Hollow Screw Flight (Lightweight Spiral Conveyor Blade)

Product Overview

Hollow Screw Flights are innovative conveying components featuring a hollow core structure that significantly reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity. These advanced spiral blades are engineered for applications where weight reduction is critical without compromising conveying performance. The unique hollow design offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for energy-efficient systems and portable equipment.

Key Features

1. Lightweight Construction - Up to 40% weight reduction compared to solid flights

2. Structural Reinforcement - Internal ribbing or truss systems for enhanced rigidity

3. Material Efficiency - Reduced raw material usage with maintained strength

4. Thermal Insulation - Hollow core provides natural insulation properties

5. Multi-Material Design - Option for different inner/outer material combinations

6. Customizable Geometry - Various hollow patterns and cross-sections available

Technical Specifications

Performance Advantages

✔ Energy Savings - Reduced rotating mass lowers power consumption
✔ Faster Acceleration - Improved dynamic response in start-stop applications
✔ Corrosion Resistance - Sealed hollow design prevents internal corrosion
✔ Thermal Management - Air gap provides natural thermal break
✔ Vibration Damping - Hollow structure absorbs operational vibrations

Primary Applications

Portable Equipment

• Mobile conveying systems

• Temporary material handling setups

• On-site processing plants

Energy-Sensitive Systems

• Solar-powered conveyors

• Battery-operated equipment

• Low-power industrial plants

Specialty Applications

• Aerospace material handling

• Food processing with thermal requirements

• Chemical transport with insulation needs

• Architectural feature conveyors

Custom Design Options

• Core Pattern Selection - Hexagonal, circular, or custom hollow geometries

• Internal Reinforcement - Strategic rib placement for load-specific strengthening

• Hybrid Material Construction - Different materials for inner/outer walls

• Smart Integration - Sensors or heating elements in hollow channels

• Acoustic Optimization - Sound-dampening hollow configurations

Quality Assurance

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) verified designs

• ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing

• 100% dimensional inspection

• Load testing to 150% of rated capacity

• Material certification and traceability

• Non-destructive testing available