A flex auger, also known as a flexible screw conveyor, is a type of conveying system used to move bulk materials in various industries such as food processing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
The system typically consists of a flexible helical screw enclosed in a flexible or rigid tube. The screw rotates within the tube, moving materials along its length. The rotation of the screw creates a forward motion that pushes the material from one end of the tube to the other.
Flex augers are versatile and can handle a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, pellets, and small solids. They are often used for transferring materials from one process to another, loading and unloading trucks, and feeding materials into processing equipment like mixers, extruders, and packaging machines.
One of the key advantages of flex augers is their ability to convey materials gently without damaging them. They are also relatively compact and can be easily installed in tight spaces. Additionally, they are customizable to suit specific application requirements in terms of length, diameter, material of construction, and motor power.
Flex augers, when properly engineered, can outperform rigid screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag chain conveyors, aero mechanical conveyors, and other equipment intended to transport powder and bulk solid materials.
At Dynequip, our engineering team specializes in creating systems to efficiently move bulk materials. Whether you would like a completely new system or just a new piece that will seamlessly integrate into an existing process, we can help.
Check out some of our recent flex auger projects below.
