Mining & Material Handling
Screw conveyor
A screw conveyor moves loose material along a trough or tube with a rotating helical flight. The mechanism can meter powders or grain as well as transfer them between machines.
About this artifact
A screw conveyor moves loose material along a trough or tube with a rotating helical flight. The mechanism can meter powders or grain as well as transfer them between machines.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Archimedes-screw_one-screw-threads_with-ball_3D-view_animated_small.gif
Creator: Silberwolf (size changed by: Jahobr)
License: CC BY-SA 2.5
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