How To Keep Your Large-Diameter Screw Conveyor Running

Screw conveyors have several advantages, especially in conveying difficult materials. However, bulk materials processors often avoid using large-diameter screw conveyors because the high torque load they must withstand can make them unreliable. This article describes several ways to increase your large-diameter screw conveyor's torque capacity by strengthening the conveyor's weak points.

Author
D G Wilkins
Origin
Us Borax
Journal Title
Powder & Bulk Eng 7/2001 27-28, 30, 32, 34-35
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 1775

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How To Keep Your Large-Diameter Screw Conveyor Running
Powder & Bulk Eng 7/2001 27-28, 30, 32, 34-35
C 1775
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