Flexible screw conveyor from Automated Flexible Conveyor automates manual bulk material handling

Automated Flexible Conveyor’s AFC Spiralfeeder flexible screw conveyor is designed to be a cost-effective option for automating manual bulk material handling operations. The system transfers powders, pellets, granules, and other dry solids at a lower initial cost than pneumatic, vacuum, or tubular drag conveying technologies.

According to the company, the flexible screw conveyor helps manufacturers facing labor shortages automate tasks traditionally dependent on manual handling. The system aims to reduce safety risks associated with combustible dust, lifting injuries, and spills while improving process efficiency and production throughput. Material waste and labor requirements may also be reduced as a result of automated transfer.

The equipment features a compact footprint that fits in tight processing spaces and can be manufactured and delivered more quickly than larger automated conveying systems, the company says. Each conveyor is custom-designed and built at Automated Flexible Conveyor’s New Jersey facility, with product testing available in the on-site test lab prior to shipment.

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