Van Beek KR100-EX Elevator Screw Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Transporting granular or powdered food ingredients vertically within a processing line.
• Feeding packaging machinery with dry bulk products.
• Elevating ingredients from floor level hoppers to mixers or storage silos.
• Moving spices, flours, grains, or coffee beans in a controlled manner.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For a 100mm diameter screw, throughput can typically range from 1 to 5 cubic metres per hour, depending on product density and screw pitch.

Power supply

Units of this class commonly operate on a 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz electrical supply, consistent with industrial UK standards.

Construction material

Food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) is standard for components in contact with product, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Typical elevation range

Elevator screw conveyors commonly offer lift heights from 1 metre up to 5 metres, suitable for various plant layouts.

Motor power

Motor sizes for this class of equipment typically range from 1.1 kW to 3.0 kW, selected based on desired throughput and elevation.

Footprint

The base footprint is generally compact, with the main consideration being the height and the angle of elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for a screw elevator conveyor?

  These conveyors are best suited for free-flowing, dry bulk materials such as powders, granules, pellets, and small particulate solids. Sticky or very abrasive products may require specific screw designs.

• How is the conveying angle typically adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of conveyor?

• Are these units easy to integrate into existing lines?

• What safety features are commonly found on these conveyors?