Industrial Screw Conveyor Systems
Conveying systems are custom engineered by S. Howes to meet difficult process requirements. Our custom conveying systems offer a range of benefits across various industries. Whether it’s automating food processes such as unloading systems with sanitary screw conveyors and feeders with a quick cleanout design, incorporating thermal jackets into conveying systems to cool high-temperature chemicals or designing portable or inclinable split-tube conveyors that provide adaptability, S. Howes has you covered.
Our conveying equipment includes heavy-duty and sanitary screw auger designs, mechanical split tube conveyors, tubular conveyors, and U-trough conveyors with dewatering, heating, cooling, mixing, and drying options. Feeders can be customized with several shaft seals and various hopper designs.
Mechanical Screw Conveyors
Thermal Processing Screw Conveyors
Bolt-on or integral thermal processing fluid jackets provide simultaneous conveying, heating or cooling
Split Tube Screw Conveyors
Mechanically convey dry, free flowing or sluggish materials with our easy-to-clean and easily adjustable design
Tubular Screw Conveyors
Built to handle most non-liquid powders and materials – significantly more robust than flexible tube conveyors
U-Trough Conveyor
Direct drive design with sectional covers for conveying, dewatering, heating or cooling, mixing, or drying
Custom Screw Conveyors
Custom mechanical conveyors with options such as clean-in-place (CIP) design, special finishes and custom discharge outlets
Feeders
Tubular feeders convey, distribute, and feed a continuous uniform flow of materials to downstream processes
CONVEYING SYSTEMS
When multistep processes require innovative solutions, our mechanical conveying experts work to understand your unique challenges and build a blueprint for success.
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Materials and process steps can be validated in our lab to facilitate the delivery of an efficient, reliable solution that streamlines processes and boosts productivity.
FAQs for Conveying Equipment
What types of conveying equipment does S. Howes offer?
S. Howes designs a range of conveying solutions, including tubular screw conveyors, U-trough conveyors, split tube conveyors, custom screw conveyors, feeders, and temperature-controlled (heating/cooling) screw conveyors. Each system is engineered for specific material flows and handling requirements.
How do I know which conveyor type is right for my material?
The optimal conveyor depends on your material’s characteristics (abrasiveness, moisture content, particle size), throughput needs, sanitation requirements, and plant layout. Our engineering team can evaluate your process and recommend the best solution for your application.
Can these conveyors handle food-grade or hygienic applications?
Yes. We offer food-grade conveying systems constructed with stainless steel, sanitary finishes, smooth welds, and dust-tight seals designed to meet FDA, USDA, and 3-A sanitary standards for food, pet food, and beverage applications.
What is a temperature-controlled screw conveyor?
Temperature-controlled screw conveyors include integrated jackets or augers that allow materials to be heated or cooled during conveying. These are ideal for temperature-sensitive products in industries like food processing, chemicals, biomass, and recycling.
Can S. Howes conveyors integrate with existing equipment or lines?
Absolutely. Our custom conveyors can be designed to integrate seamlessly with your batching, mixing, screening, and packaging systems, improving material flow and reducing manual handling.
What kind of after-purchase support is available?
S. Howes provides lifecycle support, including installation guidance, spare parts, retrofits, preventative maintenance assistance, and performance evaluations to keep your conveying systems operating efficiently.