Spiroflow’s new FSC agitator offers improved operator access
Global powder handling and dry bulk solids processing specialist, Spiroflow, has re-designed its existing Flexible Screw Conveyor (FSC) agitator with an updated version that can be easily dismantled in place for cleaning. The new design can also be retrofitted to existing machines in place of the current standard agitator unit.
Used to ensure a consistent flow of product, the agitator can be fitted as an optional extra on Spiroflow FSCs when needed and used to break down bridging material in the flexible screw inlet. Many products being conveyed are not free-flowing, so the agitator helps to create material flow within the equipment. Spiroflow’s standard agitator design has been in use for over 20 years and required the use of tooled intervention to remove it and take it apart; the new version can be easily stripped down and reassembled in situ safely as required.
“In certain situations, it’s important for our customers to have the ability to quickly strip down the agitator to be cleaned by the operator safely, and without the use of tools,” said Spiroflow’s Chris Brennan, technical sales manager. “With the new agitator design, all access is protected by safety interlocks and the gearbox and motor remain in place. There is no need to have plugs and sockets or heavy lifting to facilitate its removal, so cleaning to be done on the line, thereby saving time in the process. The additional benefit of the new agitator is that it can be retrofitted to existing FSCs.”
Spiroflow is a global manufacturer of material handling equipment and a provider of control systems integration. The company has achieved significant growth in both the US as well as the UK, where the business was founded and maintains one of its key facilities. With installations in more than 50 countries, Spiroflow’s technology is known for its safety, efficiency and reliability, serving some of the most demanding material handling applications.
Under the platform of Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), the company has recently partnered with US conveyor manufacturer, Cablevey Conveyors, to facilitate a differentiated and unrivalled product portfolio to global customers.
For more information on Spiroflow, visit www.spiroflow.com.
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About us
Continuous product development allied to a thorough understanding of customers" process needs and objectives has kept Spiroflow at the forefront of the bulk handling industry since the mid 1970s. From our early beginnings supplying flexible screw conveyors, mainly to the plastics industry, Spiroflow is today one of the world"s leading manufacturers of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in powder, granule, pellet and flake form, across the whole spectrum of process industries.
Commitment, quality, reliability and service Spiroflow conveying and weighing systems are in operation worldwide and are acclaimed for their outstanding versatility and prolonged working life in the most demanding environments. In food and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals, minerals and plastics, Spiroflow"s experience and proven capability is providing the answer to every conceivable handling need. The leading design principles behind all Spiroflow equipment are: dust-free handling and hygienic operation.
Our range includes not only the latest automatic conveyor systems, but also fully compatible weighing equipment for a wide variety of applications, from batch processing of ingredients, to the filling and controlled emptying of bulk bags or sacks. Behind all Spiroflow products is a dedicated design, manufacturing, testing and installation facility, backed up by a rapid spares and service network. Our high standards are sustained through an on-going development programme utilising CAD design facilities and material testing procedures.
Our conveying and weighing systems are designed with a minimum of working parts for maximum reliability in operation. Simple to operate and easy to clean and maintain, their robust construction ensures a long working life with minimum downtime. Willingness to meet customer"s specific needs A cornerstone of our success is our eagerness to design and develop equipment to meet the needs of individual customers. Not only has this enabled our customers to operate in ways that best suit them, it has been the driving force behind our product range today. Our Engineers like nothing more than a challenge!
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Europe
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Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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