Worm Conveyor in Food Processing

Here's an example of a customer case involving a worm conveyor:

Customer: A food processing company that specializes in producing breakfast cereals.

Application

The customer needed a conveyor system that could transport a variety of dry ingredients, such as flour, sugar, and grains, to a mixer where they would be combined to create the cereal mixture. The customer required a system that could handle a high volume of materials, while also ensuring gentle handling to prevent damage to the ingredients.

Solution

The solution involved the installation of a customized worm conveyor system, consisting of multiple horizontal screw conveyors and an inclined screw conveyor. The screw conveyors were designed with a ribbon flight pattern to provide gentle handling of the ingredients. The system also included a customized inlet hopper with a dust hood and a discharge chute with a gate valve to ensure dust containment and prevent material leakage.

Results

The worm conveyor system provided the customer with a reliable and efficient solution for transporting dry ingredients to the mixer. The customized design of the screw conveyors ensured gentle handling of the ingredients, which helped to preserve the quality and value of the materials. The system also provided improved dust containment and material control, which helped to maintain a clean and safe working environment. Overall, the customer was satisfied with the performance of the worm conveyor system, which provided a cost-effective solution for their material handling needs.