Screw Feeder

Product Description

Screw Feeder contains the following details:

1. Main Components

• Hopper  Holds bulk material before feeding

• Screw (Helix/Auger)  Rotating shaft that moves material forward

• Casing/Trough  Encloses the screw to guide material flow

• Drive System  Motor and gearbox to rotate the screw

• Inlet & Outlet  For feeding and discharging material

• Support Bearings  Support and align the screw shaft

• Seals & Gaskets Prevent leakage and contamination

2. Working Principle

• Material enters the hopper

• The rotating screw pushes it forward along the casing

• Controlled speed ensures accurate, consistent feeding

• Can be horizontal, inclined, or vertical

3. Types

• Horizontal Screw Feeder

• Inclined Screw Feeder

• Twin-Screw Feeder

• Variable Pitch Screw Feeder

4. Applications

• Cement, sand, and aggregates

• Grain, flour, and food powders

• Chemical powders and granules

• Plastic pellets

5. Benefits

• Controlled, uniform feeding

• Can handle free-flowing and non-free-flowing materials

• Simple, compact design

• Low maintenance