by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Basics, Screw Conveyors
As a Product Manager at JMS, one of my jobs is to work with Owners and Engineers on a day to day basis answering their questions. I recently had a conversation with an Engineer regarding recommendations for conveyance of compacted screenings from one unit to two...
by Andrew Gaiser | Learning Center, Product Basics, Screw Conveyors
Once it has been determined that a Screw Conveyor will best fit your application, and the type of screw conveyor you will use (shafted or shaftless), a calculation will be completed to specify the horsepower that will be needed to meet the needs of the...
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Basics, Screw Conveyors
Screw conveyors are compact in design and easily adapt to congested locations for conveyance of materials in a horizontal, inclined, or vertical screw conveyor. Inclined screw conveyors are widely used, however they are not recommended for inclines over 25 degrees....
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Comparison, Slide Gates
Some storage vessels are meter discharged to downstream conveyors or pumps; however, a large percentage of hoppers are discharged to truck beds. They are called “Truck Outloading Hoppers”, or Systems. Live bottom screws and slide gates facilitate outloading. The...
by Troy Rives | Learning Center, Material Handling Systems, Screw Conveyors
Screw conveyors are available in both shafted and shaftless configurations. The type of conveyor that is best for your application is determined upon the needs of your individual process. For this discussion, we will concentrate on the Shafted Screw...
