Advantages and Disadvantages of Auger Screw Conveyor

Auger Screw Conveyor is a conveying equipment for handling bulk materials, mainly used to convey powder, liquid or granular or semi-solid materials, such as wood chips, aggregates, food waste, bone meal, ash and many other materials can be transported through the auger conveyor, However, the auger conveyor also has some limitations. This article will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Auger Screw Conveyor for you:

Advantages of Auger Screw Conveyor

1. It can handle different types of material types. It can be slow or free flowing.

2. There are multiple material inlets and outlets, which can discharge materials at various points required, and can also control the flow of materials by means of sliding doors or valves.

3. They are adjustable and can be accommodated in smaller spaces.

4. Auger Screw Conveyor is used in some industries to mix various materials and break lumps.

5. No central shaft (that is, shaftless auger conveyor) can be used, and the customized auger conveyor without a central tube is used to transport wet, slow and viscous materials in the industry.

6. The auger conveyor can also help to heat, cool or dry materials. Internal pressure and steam can be maintained. This is very important when we are dealing with toxic or hazardous materials.

7. When working in a higher position, the auger screw conveyor is easy to install and safer.

Disadvantages of Auger Screw Conveyor

1. Auger Screw Conveyor can work at a certain angle (up to 90 degrees), but as the angle changes, it will cause its inefficiency.

2. If the material is fragile or fragile, it cannot be used.

4. Abrasive and rough materials can also cause wear on the screw shaft.

The above is a specific introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of Auger Screw Conveyor, for your reference