Bearingless Screw Conveyor

Clog-free screw conveyor eliminating intermediate hanger bearings.
Overview The Bearingless Screw Conveyor is engineered to eliminate material blockage in sticky, fibrous, or semi-solid substance handling. By removing traditional intermediate hanger bearings, this design ensures uninterrupted flow for challenging materials like dewatered sludge, food paste, and polymer flakes. Ideal for long-distance horizontal conveying, it serves wastewater treatment plants, food processing facilities, and biomass handling operations with GB/T-compliant reliability. Key Features
  1. Zero Blockage Guarantee
    • Absence of central bearings prevents material buildup, achieving >99% uptime in sticky material applications.
    • Reinforced spiral blades (10–30 mm thickness) withstand torque up to 5,000 N·m.
  2. Extended Reach
    • Single-section lengths up to 40 meters without intermediate supports.
    • Modular design allows incremental extensions up to 120 meters.
  3. Low Maintenance
    • Sealed-for-life bearings at drive and tail sections (IP66 rating).
    • Wear-resistant blade edges (hardness ≥HRC 55) provide 20,000+ hour service life.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Screw Diameter 150–800 mm (standard); customized up to 1,200 mm
Rotational Speed 10–120 rpm (variable frequency drive control)
Capacity 2–300 m³/h (material-dependent)
Max Conveying Length 40 m (single unit), 120 m (modular)
Power Range 1.5–75 kW (energy recovery options available)
Material Temperature -20°C to +200°C (high-temp models up to +450°C)
Trough Thickness 6–20 mm (carbon steel/SS304/316L)
Inclination Angle 0°–20° (standard); up to 30° with cleated blades
Design & Compliance
  • Anti-Wrapping Design: Central shaftless configuration for fibrous materials (e.g., municipal sludge, crop residues).
  • Alignment Precision: Laser-calibrated trough alignment (±1.5 mm/10m) prevents spiral binding.
  • Compliance: Meets GB/T 10595 safety standards for screw conveyors, ISO 9001 quality systems, and NSF/3-A sanitary certifications (food-grade models).
Applications
  • Wastewater Treatment: Dewatered sludge (15–35% DS) conveyance.
  • Food Industry: Tomato paste, dough, and confectionery mixtures transfer.
  • Biomass Energy: Agricultural waste, wood chips, and digestate handling.
  • Chemical Plants: Sticky polymers, adhesives, and hygroscopic powders.
Customization Options
  • Blade Enhancements: Tungsten carbide overlays, Teflon coatings, or FDA-grade finishes.
  • Smart Monitoring: IoT-enabled vibration sensors predict blade wear (±5% accuracy).
  • Special Configurations: U-trough, tubular, or shaftless designs for extreme materials.
  • Cleaning Systems: CIP spray nozzles or retractable trough liners.
Why Choose Our Conveyor?
  1. Unmatched Reliability: 50% fewer maintenance interventions vs. traditional screw conveyors.
  2. Energy Efficiency: Optimized pitch-to-diameter ratio reduces power consumption by 30%.
  3. Material Versatility: Handles bulk densities from 200 kg/m³ (flakes) to 2,500 kg/m³ (minerals).
  4. Rapid ROI: 8–14 month payback through reduced downtime and cleaning costs.
Operational Guarantees
  • Load Testing: Prototype validation at 150% rated torque for 500 hours.
  • Warranty: 3-year structural warranty, 1-year wear parts coverage.
  • Delivery: 10–16 weeks (standard); expedited options for sanitary models.
Contact us to configure a bearing-free screw conveyor that keeps your toughest materials flowing. Note: All specifications comply with GB/T frameworks. Customizations may require additional certification.  

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