What is trough length in screw conveyor?

Screw conveyor is a common material conveying equipment, which is widely used in the production of various industries due to its advantages of simple structure, large conveying capacity, small size and light weight. When using a screw conveyor, it is often necessary to know its groove length for installation, maintenance and other operations. So, what is the groove length of the screw conveyor?

First of all, it needs to be clear that the groove length of the screw conveyor refers to the length of the rotation axis of the screw blade, that is, the overall length of the screw conveyor. In actual use, the trough length of the screw conveyor will vary according to different material conveying requirements. Generally speaking, the trough length can be divided into the following situations:

The following are some common screw conveyor trough length specifications:

Spiral diameter: 160mm, groove length: 1-2 meters

Spiral diameter: 200mm, groove length: 1.5-3 meters

Spiral diameter: 250mm, groove length: 2-4 meters

Spiral diameter: 315mm, groove length: 2.5-5 meters

Spiral diameter: 400mm, groove length: 3-6 meters

1. Determine the trough length according to the material conveying distance

In the production process, materials need to be transported from one place to another. At this time, it is necessary to determine the trough length of the screw conveyor according to the material transport distance. Generally speaking, the trough length of the screw conveyor is proportional to the material conveying distance. The longer the material conveying distance, the longer the trough length of the screw conveyor is required.

2. Determine the groove length according to the material properties

Different materials have different physical and chemical properties during conveying, which will affect the trough length of the screw conveyor. For example, more viscous materials require longer trough lengths for better conveying, while more fluid materials can use shorter chute lengths.

3. Determine the groove length according to the production efficiency

In the production process, the groove length of the screw conveyor needs to be determined according to the output requirements. Generally speaking, the longer the groove length of the screw conveyor, the greater its conveying capacity, and at the same time it can achieve higher production efficiency.

In general, the groove length of the screw conveyor varies according to different material conveying requirements, and needs to be selected and determined according to specific conditions. In actual use, factors such as material properties, conveying distance and production efficiency should be considered comprehensively in order to achieve the best conveying effect.