Description
Screw conveyors have been used since ancient times in the conveyance of products – with the first iteration being the Archimedes screw, that was used for pumping water for irrigation. We’ve
come a long way since then in other things – but on screw conveyors – we’re still using Archimedes’ principles, with very little changes. Trough augers are different from tube augers – as the spiral runs in a U-shaped trough, with removable lids as opposed to running in a round tube.These augers are typically used in horizontal and low incline applications, and are available with enclosed, or mesh covered top lids.
The advantages of a trough auger are that the body of the conveyor is easily accessible for maintenance of carrier bearings, cleaning, the construction allows for longer conveyor lengths than on tube conveyors.
Trough conveyors are commonly used in silo loading and unloading and in high maintenance and high hygiene applications. Trough auger are usually built in bolt together segments for easy transportation and assembly on site
Trough conveyors are able to be used in inclinations of up to 45º, but we suggest maximum 15º inclines
Lengths noted here are standard lengths, but custom lengths up to 18m can be manufactured on special order.
Note – augers are shipped excluding support legs – support legs can be quoted additionally – at custom lengths for specific installations.
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