2015年12月29日

The Main Points for Maintenance the Screw Conveyor

Screw conveyor is bulk material handling equipment, which is widely used in chemical, metallurgy, paper making, and construction industries, etc. What is the main point for maintenance the screw conveyor? Here PK Machinery will show you the answers.

1.The connecting shaft, hanger bearing device and head to the tail bearing should be lubricated before operating.

2.Check the each joint, flange whether cracking and open welding or not and whether the connection bolt are loose broken off.

3. If helical blades have rubbed housing phenomenon, you must check the centerline of wear hanging tile and install whether have the deviation.

4.Check the reamer in the daily operation, shut down for inspection if there are some abnormalities. 

screw conveyor

2015年12月19日

The key points for screw conveyor selection



1.Conveyor capacity
Screw conveyor conveying capacity refers to the amount of material per unit time.Users should consider whether the conveyor can support the use of other production equipment before design in order to design a reasonable conveyor model.
2.Conveying speed
Conveying speed can improve the transmission capacity. For conveyor which adopts chain as traction, the transporting speed should not be too fast, in order to prevent the power load increasing .
3.Component dimensions
The component dimensions of conveyor includes conveyor trough width or pipe diameter , etc. Which directly affect the transmission capacity of screw conveyor.
4.Conveyor length and inclination
Conveyor length and inclination directly affects the total resistance and required power of the conveyor. Screw conveyors installation can be level and inclined, so please let us know the using condition when select the model.
5.Screw conveyor motors
Motor selection can be speed controlled motor or general motor to control the conveying speed and throughput per hour.
6.Others
Whether hopper should be considered in the inlet or not,as well as the feeding hopper size.  

key points of screw conveyor

2015年12月9日

What is the required parameter for screw conveyor model selection?

In our daily life,screw conveyor is a common used equipment.In order to ask manufacturers  to select model and quote price more quickly and accurately,we need to provide complete machine technical parameter and requirement to manufacturers. Here,PK Machinery lists the parameter needs to offer for reference:
1. Material name _______
2. Material size _______mm
3.Size distribution_______%?
4 .Material water content _______%?
5 .Handling capacity________t/h
6 .Material density ________t/m3?
7 .Material temperature _______ ℃?
8. Material is corrosive or not_______?
9. Distances between inlet and outlet ______m
10.Voltage __V__HZ 3 phase
11.Upstream and downstream equipment _______
12.Working environment _______

cement plant of screw conveyor
 
Thus PK Machinery can select model as per your requirement.Further information please click:www.pkmachinery.com 

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2015年11月23日

What Reasons Lead to Screw Conveyor Blade Damage

Damages may occur in the process of using screw conveyor,screw conveyor blade damage is the most common one. Here PK Machinery will discuss the screw conveyor wear in using process.
General wear parts include: hanging bearing, tail & end of the screw conveyor and screw blade,the reasons lead to wear is not only due to natural causes : temperature, environment and material, but also due to structure factor and human factor. Here, we will analyze what are the reasons leading toscrew conveyor blade damage.

spiral blade
 
Generally speaking, screw conveyor is not easy to occur blocking phenomenon in the outlet, it can run at a low speed, reduce the energy consumption, design with a long conveying distance. However, when convey life garbage and organic plant, it may cause the damage of screw blade.
Thicker spiral blade will be anti- wear and durable, it is suitable for conveying materials, screw blade mainly wears in the blade edge.The farther the screw blade away from the axis of rotation, the larger the force it will bear and the more the cracks it will form.  

u-type-screw-conveyor

2015年11月5日

The package of gear motor on screw conveyor

The package of gear motor on screw conveyor in our company is designed as an alternative to screw conveyor drives. Features include speed reduction ratios combined with a coupled gear motor that eliminates the need for motor mounts, pulleys, belts, or guards. The screw conveyor drive options include a reducer housing, reducer shaft sealing, and output bearings with flange mounting and drive shafts ranging from 1-1/2-in. to 3-7/16-in. A lead taper on the reducer shaft provides mounting and removal, which allows for some screw pipe misalignment and reduced bearing loads.

2015年11月4日

Stainless Steel Screw Conveyor Used for Gelatin was Delivered to Philippines

Last week, stainless steel screw conveyors which are designed for gelatin left PK factory and was delivered from Qingdao Harbor to the destination of Manila South Harbor.
The screw conveyors are ordered by Philippines clients, the lengths from inlet to outlet are 6m and 3m, considering the conveying material “gelatin” is used for food processing and production line, engineer suggests using stainless steel U type screw conveyor with the model of LS250.
stainless steel screw conveyor
 
After the completion of installation and trial run, there is also a pickling & passivation processing which can not only remove all kinds of oil, rust, oxide skin weld spot, but also improve the corrosion resistance performance of stainless steel greatly.
More information please click: www.pkmachinery.com  

screw conveyor delivery

2015年10月20日

U type screw conveyor

Customer reference list
CUSTOMER REFERENCE LIST (YEAR 2012-2014)
NO. EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S SCOPE OF SUPPLY QUANTITY TIME
PROJECT LOCATION
9Screw ConveyorUkraine2 Sets20120829
19Screw ConveyorBritain4 Sets20130503
21Screw ConveyorZambia2 Sets20130508
26Screw ConveyorUkraine2 Sets20130924
30Screw ConveyorVietnam2 Sets20131108
37Screw ConveyorPhilippines2 Sets20140304
50Screw ConveyorRussia3 Sets20141103


Brief Introduction
A screw conveyor (also known as spiral conveyors,conveyor screw,auger conveyor
)
is one of the most versatile and cost effective mechanical conveyors for handling dry bulk solids such as flakes, grains, powders, seeds and granules. The conveyor provides enclosed transfer while moving materials-horizontally, vertically or at an incline and can deliver materials from one or more inlet points to one or more discharge points. It usually consist of a trough or tube containing either a spiral blade coiled around a shaft, driven at one end and held at the other, or a "shaftless spiral", driven at one end and free at the other. Screw conveyors can be operated with the flow of material inclined upward. When space allows, this is a very economical method of elevating and conveying. As the angle of inclination increases, the capacity of a given unit rapidly decreases.

Working principle
It consists of electric motor driven spiral, which is the only moving part, rotates within a food grade & sealed tube. The material moves along the spiral within the tube. The unique action of the flexible spiral conveyor eliminates the risk of the product separation that can take place in conventional pneumatic conveying systems where mixed materials have components of different densities and particle size.

► Features
1.Simple structure, good sealing, large capacity, long service life.
2.Convenient installation and maintenance, as well as easy operation.
3.Working temperature is -20~50℃, with material temperature below 200℃.
4.The conveying length is up to 70m.
5.Suitable for horizontal and slightly inclined transport of powdery, granular materials.

► Advantage

    1.It can be sealed to prevent the escape of dust or fumes from inside the conveyor; or prevent dust contamination from outside the conveyor.
    2.It can be used to control the flow of material in processing operations which depend upon accurate batching
    3.It can be utilized in the horizontal, vertical or any inclined position depending upon the characteristics of the product being conveyed.
    4.It can be used as a mixer or agitator to blend dry or fluid ingredients, provide crystallization or coagulant action, or maintain solutions in suspension.
    5.Screw conveyors can have multiple conveyor outlets, making discharge to multiple outlets cost effective. 
    6.It can be jacketed to serve as a drier or cooler by running hot or cold water through the jacket. 
    7.It can be made out of a variety of materials to resist corrosion, abrasion or heat, depending upon the product being conveyed.
    8.It can be outfitted with multiple inlet and discharge points.

► Applications
It is widely used for chemical, metallurgy, paper making, and construction industries. The equipment is suitable for field flowing work, such as concrete mixing station, bulk material transit storage and etc.

► Maintenance

    1.General Inspection
Routine periodic inspection of the entire conveyor must be established to ensure continuous maximum operating performance. Keep the area around the conveyor and its drive clean and free of obstacles to provide easy access and avoid functional interference of components.
    2.Power Lock Out
Lock out power to the motor before attempting any maintenance. Use a padlock and tag on the drive’s controls. Do not remove padlock or tag, nor operate conveyor, until all covers and guards are securely in place.
3.Removing Screw Sections
Screw sections are typically removed starting with the end opposite the drive when necessary. Remove trough end, screw sections, coupling shafts, and hangers until damaged or worn section is removed. Reassemble conveyor in reverse order.
    4.Coupling Bolts
Periodically remove and inspect one of the drive shaft coupling bolts for damage or wear. Also inspect the coupling bolt hole. The drive shaft coupling bolts transmit more power than successive coupling bolts and will typically indicate the greatest wear. An accurate torque wrench should always be used when tightening coupling bolts. Excessive torque will stretch the bolt and significantly compromise its strength.
    5.Lubrication
Lubricate end bearings, hanger bearings and drive components at the frequency and quantity specified by the individual component’s manufacturer. Most types of hanger bearings require lubrication and wear is reduced significantly with a frequent lubrication schedule. Frequency of schedule depends on temperature, type of bearings, type of lubrication, product conveyed, trough load, screw weight, etc.)
    6.Screw Bushings/Internal Collars
The bushing at each end of a screw will wear over time. When possible, check for excessive shaft movement that indicates bushings need to be replaced. Longer and heavier screws typically have greater bushing wear.

► Selection condition

Primary considerations for the selection of a screw conveyor are as follow:
    1.Type and condition of the materials to be handled, including maximum particle size, and, if available, the specific bulk density of the material to be conveyed.
    2.Quantity of transported material, expressed in pounds or tons per hour.
    3.The distance for which the material is to be conveyed.
Below is the necessary information for the selection of a screw conveyor system, presented in a series of five steps. These steps are arranged in logical order, and are divided into separate sections for simplicity. The five steps are:
    1.Establishing the characteristics of the material to be conveyed.
    2.Locating conveyor capacity (conveyor size and speed) on capacity tables.
    3.Selection of conveyor components.
    4.Calculation of required horsepower.
    5.Checking of components torque capacities (including selection of shaft types and sizes)

2015年9月2日

Daily Maintenance for Screw Conveyor

Screw conveyor is bulk material handling equipment, which usually consists of a tube containing either a spiral blade coiled around a shaft (sometimes called an auger), driven at one end and held at the other, it is widely used in chemical, metallurgy, paper making, and construction industries, etc. Below you will see its daily maintenance methods:

1. When operate the screw conveyor, bearings, gears and transmission chain should be added lubricating oil regularly.
2. After machine stops, the spiral blade wear condition should be checked, if wears seriously, please repair welding.
spiral blade
 
3. The conveying capacity can not be overloaded, or the material can’t be discharged which will cause the screw axis bends and box damages.
4.During the operation of screw conveyor, any shrill noise, please open the cover and check, eliminate the noise timely.
Hope above mentioned maintenance will be helpful!

U type screw conveyor drawing