Guttridge - Guttridge Easyflo Mobile screw elevator

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring granular or powdered ingredients from floor level to processing machinery.
• Loading hoppers or mixers in food production lines.
• Moving bulk materials within a confined space.
• Feeding packaging equipment with free-flowing products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 500 kg/hour to several tonnes/hour, depending on product density and screw design.

Power supply

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

Material of construction

As indicated, this unit is stainless steel, which is standard for food processing applications to ensure hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Discharge height

Mobile screw elevators commonly offer discharge heights from 1.5m to 3m, with this unit specified at 1700mm.

Hopper capacity

Entry hoppers typically range from 50kg to 250kg for mobile units, with this unit featuring a 100kg stainless hopper.

Mobility

Being a mobile unit, it will feature castors or wheels for easy repositioning within a facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a screw elevator handle?

  Screw elevators are best suited for free-flowing bulk materials such as powders, granules, pellets, and some flaked products. They are generally not ideal for sticky, abrasive, or very fragile items.

• What maintenance is typically required for a mobile screw elevator?

• Can the discharge height be adjusted?

• Are spare parts readily available for Guttridge equipment?

• What are the power requirements for this type of equipment?