For custom designed augers or screw conveyor systems, finding an auger manufacturing service with the ability to design new systems or replace existing equipment will be important.
The quality of the final product, as well as the auger company’s experience in auger manufacturing and in understanding the needs of your plant, production line or facility, will be critical in getting the correct system in place. Often production and manufacturing types of businesses make mistakes in choosing a screw conveyor system in an attempt to cut costs.
These mistakes can result in significant issues with production, efficiency and the ability of the system to handle the volume or type of materials. By working with a top custom screw conveyor manufacturer, these issues can be avoided.
Custom Designed Conveyors
When replacing existing equipment, it is often a challenge to find a perfect fit in a new conveyor. Many of the production lines had custom manufactured augers installed in the first place, which makes using a standard length or size of auger virtually impossible.
The only option, in this case, is to buy the standard auger and then modify the rest of the conveyor system to accommodate. This is not only cost ineffective, but it often results in the need for extended periods of downtime.
The better option is to choose a company that is experienced in auger manufacturing. The auger company should be able to handle both the engineering and the manufacturing of the new or replacement screw conveyor.
Understanding the Industry
It will be critical to talk to the auger manufacturer and determine their experience in working in the particular industry. This is essential as the design and engineering of the custom auger needs to take into consideration the types of materials that will conveyed through the system.
Issues such as weight, abrasive characteristics and the speed of the auger all essential components in a well-designed auger. The distance or the length of the auger will also be considered when creating a design that will operate with the need for only minimal maintenance throughout its life.
For some industries, it may be important to have a particular alloy or metal used, which is common in the food and beverage processing industry as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing. In these same industries, as well as in other types of operations, heated or chilled jackets for the screw and trough may be required, which are options that top custom auger companies can provide.
