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Proper Installation of Screw Conveyors

Our facility recently received several KWS screw conveyors for our material handling system. What are the critical steps we should follow...

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Shear Pin Sprockets for Screw Conveyors

All KWS screw conveyors and components are engineered to withstand more than the full motor torque of the system. The KWS design method...

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Benefits of Using a Hogback in a Screw Feeder

A hogback is a simple yet highly beneficial addition that will save time, money, and extend the life of your screw feeder.

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Hanger Bearings for Screw Conveyors

Hanger bearings are used to support screw sections at intervals along the length of a screw conveyor, preventing the screw from contacting the housing.

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Screw Conveyor Hangers and Bearings for Heavy Duty Applications

For heavy-duty applications KWS recommends using style 216 hangers and bearings when compared to style 226 hangers and bearings.

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Centrifugal vs. Continuous Bucket Elevators

The determining factor in choosing a centrifugal or continuous bucket elevator is based on the characteristics of the bulk material.

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Industries Served

Screw Feeders and Screw Conveyors are used throughout thousands of manufacturing processes for conveying across a wide range of industrial applications.

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Ideal Drive Configuration for Live Bottom Screw Feeders

Considering the benefits and subsequent cost implications, KWS recommends using individual motor/gear reducers for each screw whenever possible.

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When To Use Tubular Trough Vs U-Trough

U-troughs are used in most horizontal screw conveyor applications and Tubular troughs are used in most inclined screw conveyor applications.

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Choosing a Screw Conveyor for Material Handling

Screw conveyors are one of the most versatile and cost-effective mechanical conveyors for bulk material handling.

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Recommended Screw Orientation at Hangers

Many applications such as rendering do not use hangers. Joining two or more screws together without the use of a hanger is called close-coupled-and-clocked.

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Importance of Supporting a Vertical Screw Conveyor

When operating your vertical screw conveyor, it is important to understand that additional weight can cause unbalance.

KWS Resource Library

Proper Installation of Screw Conveyors

Shear Pin Sprockets for Screw Conveyors

Benefits of Using a Hogback in a Screw Feeder

Hanger Bearings for Screw Conveyors

Screw Conveyor Hangers and Bearings for Heavy Duty Applications

Centrifugal vs. Continuous Bucket Elevators

Industries Served

Ideal Drive Configuration for Live Bottom Screw Feeders

When To Use Tubular Trough Vs U-Trough

Choosing a Screw Conveyor for Material Handling

Recommended Screw Orientation at Hangers

Importance of Supporting a Vertical Screw Conveyor

KWS Engineering Guides

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KWS Resource Library

Proper Installation of Screw Conveyors

Shear Pin Sprockets for Screw Conveyors

Benefits of Using a Hogback in a Screw Feeder

Hanger Bearings for Screw Conveyors

Screw Conveyor Hangers and Bearings for Heavy Duty Applications

Centrifugal vs. Continuous Bucket Elevators

Industries Served

Ideal Drive Configuration for Live Bottom Screw Feeders

When To Use Tubular Trough Vs U-Trough

Choosing a Screw Conveyor for Material Handling

Recommended Screw Orientation at Hangers

Importance of Supporting a Vertical Screw Conveyor

KWS Engineering Guides

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