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Screw Conveyors: Get To Know The Basics

  Screw conveyors are a popular type of conveyor system used in various industries to move materials efficiently and reliably. They are commonly used in the wastewater treatment industry, where they are used to transport sludge and other types of waste materials. A screw conveyor consists of a rotating helical screw blade, also known as an auger, which is usually driven by an electric motor or a hydraulic system. The screw blade is contained within a trough, or a tube, which is usually made of stainless steel or carbon steel. The material to be transported is fed into the trough at one end, and as the screw blade rotates, it moves the material along the trough to the other end. There are various types of screw conveyors available in the market, each designed for specific applications. One such type is the shaftless screw conveyor, which is ideal for transporting sticky and viscous materials that tend to wrap around the shaft of a traditional screw conveyor. The shaftless design eli