U-Type Screw Conveyor

U-Type Screw Conveyor – Reliable Horizontal & Angular Bulk Handling

Mech Tech Steel Industries offers high-performance U-Type Screw Conveyors, engineered for the efficient and controlled movement of powders, granules, and bulk solids. The design features a precision-crafted helical screw blade housed within a U-shaped trough, complete with a removable top cover.

This versatile conveyor is ideal for both horizontal and slightly inclined applications. Its open-trough design allows for easy inspection and cleaning, making it a favorite for industries that prioritize hygiene and operational transparency.

U-Trough Design: The U-shaped casing with a bolted or clamped top cover ensures easy access for maintenance and thorough cleaning.
cGMP & Food Grade: Available in premium SS 304, 316, or 316L with high-mirror or matte finishes to meet strict pharmaceutical and food safety standards.
Customizable Inlets/Outlets: Can be equipped with multiple intake and discharge points to serve various process requirements simultaneously.
Dust-Tight Construction: Features high-quality gaskets and seals to ensure a completely dust-free operation, protecting both the product and the environment.
Low Profile: The low-height design is ideal for areas with limited vertical headspace.

Versatile Material Handling: Effectively moves both free-flowing materials (like sugar) and non-free-flowing materials (like wet cakes or sticky powders).
High Durability: Built with heavy-duty materials to withstand continuous 24/7 industrial use without compromising on precision.
Easy Inspection: The removable top cover allows operators to monitor material flow and perform quick internal inspections without disassembling the unit.
Jacketed Options: We offer jacketed U-troughs for heating or cooling materials during the conveying process.
Gentle Conveying: Optimized screw pitch ensures minimal particle degradation, maintaining the integrity of fragile materials.

Food Industry: Sifting flour, milk powder, sugar, and cocoa before packaging.
Pharmaceuticals: Removing agglomerates from active ingredients and excipients.
Chemicals: Fast-track screening of resins, polymers, and detergents.
Bulk Handling: Direct integration with big-bag unloading or silos.

Throughput Capacity 100 kg/hr to 10,000 kg/hr (Material dependent)
Material of Construction SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L or Mild Steel (MS)
Screw Diameter 100 mm to 500 mm
Conveying Length Up to 12 Meters (Customizable)
Drive System Geared Motor (Direct or Chain Drive)
Design Standard Dust-tight, Hygienic, and cGMP compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of a U-Type design over a Tubular design?

The U-Type design offers much easier access for cleaning and maintenance. Because the top cover is removable, you can clean the entire length of the screw without pulling it out of a tube, which is essential for industries handling multiple products.

Can a U-Type Screw Conveyor handle non-free-flowing materials?

Yes. Due to the torque-efficient design and the ability to use specialized screw flights (like ribbon flights), it is excellent for handling sticky, sluggish, or non-free-flowing materials that might clog other systems.

What is the maximum length you can manufacture?

We can manufacture U-Type conveyors up to 12 meters in length. For longer distances, we use intermediate hanger bearings to ensure the screw remains stable and operates without noise.

Are your conveyors suitable for hot or cold materials?

Absolutely. We can provide Jacketed U-Troughs that allow for the circulation of hot water, steam, or chilled water to maintain a specific temperature while the material is being moved.

How do you ensure the system is dust-tight?

We use high-grade food-grade silicone or neoprene gaskets between the U-trough and the top cover. Combined with precision-bolted flanges, this ensures that no fine powder escapes during operation.