Aksar Hopper And Screw Feed

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring dry or semi-dry bulk ingredients from a storage point to a processing line.
• Dosing precise quantities of powders, granules, or small solid food items into mixers or packaging machinery.
• Feeding ingredients into extruders, mills, or other processing equipment at a controlled rate.
• Handling ingredients such as spices, flours, sugars, grains, or small confectionery items.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Hoppers for this class of equipment commonly range from 10kg to 100kg, with the screw feeder dictating throughput.

Power supply

Units of this type are typically powered by single-phase (230V) or three-phase electricity, depending on motor size and required torque.

Construction material

Food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) is standard for all contact parts to meet hygiene regulations.

Screw diameter

Commonly found screw diameters range from 50mm to 150mm, influencing material flow and throughput.

Mobility

Many units are designed to be mobile, often fitted with castors for ease of repositioning within a facility.

Typical throughput

Throughput for screw feeders is highly variable, typically ranging from a few kilograms per hour to several hundred, depending on screw design and material density.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this equipment handle?

  This equipment is generally suitable for free-flowing to semi-free-flowing dry bulk solids such as powders, granules, and small particulate materials. Viscous or sticky products may require specific screw designs.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• How easy is it to clean?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Can the feed rate be adjusted?