Application of Screw Conveyor In Food Industry

Screw conveyors use helical blades that are coiled on a shaft in a closed tank or tube to convey products. The range of use is very wide. Can screw conveyors be used in the food processing industry? To help you decide, below we have highlighted some food and beverage related processes and product types that are compatible with screw conveyors.

1. Food powder processing

Depending on the food powder, many powders have different consistency, some are dry, some are wet, and some are greasy. The screw conveyor can handle a variety of different types of products without extensive system maintenance, and the conveyor is constructed of 304 stainless steel to meet food industry hygiene regulations.

2. Food raw materials

Hygiene and efficiency are absolutely essential for those who process raw materials such as sugar, flour, spices and grains, but many also require flexibility to handle loading large volumes of material into conveyor systems. Therefore, when handling bulk materials, many people often use screw conveyors to convey them.

3. Brewing

In the process of converting barley and wheat into a satisfying beer, breweries need to transfer large quantities of hops from storage plants into large brewing tanks, where it is in the tank, adding water and starting the fermentation process. During the brewing process, the screw conveyor is effectively metering hops and grains, and the included screw conveyor is able to move the material without degrading the product, thus preserving the rich flavor and aroma in the pleasing final product.

4. Dairy

Dairies often turn excess milk into powdered milk - which has a longer shelf life than liquid milk. To achieve this, milk powder processors need a hygienic system that can efficiently deliver their product. For smaller facilities, inclined screw conveyors are a good choice. It allows factories to maximize space without giving up any basic hygiene requirements. In addition, there are hygienic screw feeders to ensure hygienic installation of screw conveyors.

Screw conveyors feature an easy-to-control variable speed, hygienic and customizable design to meet the needs of a wide variety of food and beverage manufacturers.