What is the use of trough in screw conveyor?

Auger Conveyor is a mechanical device widely used in modern transmission equipment. Its main purpose is to transport various powders, granules, lumps or liquids to designated locations, so as to realize the transfer and processing of materials. In the screw conveyor, the trough is considered to be one of the most important elements and plays a key role. Let's take a closer look at the role of the trough in the screw conveyor.

The position of the trough in the screw conveyor

Trough Screw Conveyor In the structure of the screw conveyor, the groove is generally located around the spiral tube to control the position of the conveyed material to ensure that the material can remain in the correct position during the entire screw conveying process. The width and depth of the groove are determined according to the type and quantity of materials to meet the needs of conveying materials.

The role of the slot

1. Control material flow

One of the functions of the groove is to form a restrictive space around the spiral tube by setting the size and shape of the groove to ensure that the material is always kept in the correct position during the conveying process. By controlling the size and depth of the groove, the flow speed and direction of the material can be easily controlled to ensure a stable flow of the material throughout the conveying process.

2. Protect the machine

The groove can also play a role in protecting the machine. Since materials may leak or accumulate during the conveying process, these materials may directly contact the axles, motors and other components of the machine and cause damage. In this case, the trough can be used as a guard to prevent the material from coming into direct contact with the machine.

3. Reduce leakage

The groove can also reduce the leakage of materials. During the conveying process, the material is usually subjected to external vibration and impact, so material leakage sometimes occurs. These leaks will cause a lot of waste and environmental pollution. Setting the groove can effectively reduce the leakage of materials, thereby reducing the waste of materials.

4. Enhance the uninstall effect

The groove can also enhance the unloading effect while unloading. When the material reaches the discharge port, the smooth discharge of the material can be promoted through the setting of the groove, and the discharge efficiency can be improved while ensuring the stability of material transportation.

In general, the existence of grooves plays a vital role in the normal operation and material transportation of screw conveyors. Although it seems to be a simple auxiliary work, the reasonable design of the size, depth and shape of the groove directly affects the operating efficiency and conveying quality of the screw conveyor. Therefore, when designing and using screw conveyors, we must pay attention to the role of the groove, and rationally design and use it to ensure the safe and orderly delivery of materials.