Taking the Guess Work Out of Specifying Shaftless Screws

Question

I have several shaftless screw conveyors in my plant that have been operating for a few years. I need to replace some of the shaftless screws or spirals and would like to have an easy-to-use worksheet for all the critical dimensions. Can you help?

Answer

The KWS Shaftless Screw Design Worksheet is exactly what you need. Many shaftless screw conveyors on the market have unique dimensions that do not match CEMA standards. By taking accurate dimensions of the current spirals, KWS will provide a replacement that is an equal or better for your application.

All our resources are available at www.kwsmfg.com/forms-and-downloads/. Specifically, the KWS Shaftless Screw Design Worksheet is an excellent tool for documenting the information required for replacement shaftless screws or spirals. Using a tape measure and calipers, you can document dimensions including diameter, pitch, length, thickness and width, mounting disk dimensions, and materials of construction.

The KWS Sales and Engineering team will quickly evaluate your application and develop a technically sound, reliable, and cost-effective solution. Our structured approach minimizes delays and ensures your shaftless screw conveyor performs as intended for long-term, dependable service.