Guttridge Easyflo Mobile Screw Elevator

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring granular or powdered ingredients within food production lines.
• Loading hoppers or mixers with bulk materials.
• Moving products between different processing stages where elevation is required.
• Handling ingredients in bakeries, snack food production, and confectionery.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from a few hundred kilograms to several tonnes per hour, depending on material density and screw diameter.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a 3-phase industrial electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Material of construction

Given its use in food processing, the product contact parts are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Discharge height

Mobile screw elevators commonly offer adjustable or fixed discharge heights, typically ranging from 1.5m to over 3m, suitable for various receiving vessels.

Mobility

As a mobile unit, it typically features castors or wheels for easy relocation within a facility.

Hopper capacity

The integrated hopper for this class of equipment commonly has a capacity ranging from 50kg to 250kg, designed for batch feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of materials can this elevator handle?

  Screw elevators are generally suitable for free-flowing powders, granules, and small particulate materials. They are less effective with sticky, abrasive, or very large lump materials.

• Is this unit suitable for outdoor use?

• How easy is it to clean this type of equipment?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Can the discharge height be adjusted?