How Does a Screw Conveyor in an Asphalt Mixing Plant Achieve Efficient and Stable Material Handling?
Abstract: The screw conveyor is the core equipment for powder material handling in asphalt mixing plants. This paper concisely introduces its structure, working principle, performance characteristics, and typical applications, and provides practical guidance on selection, optimization, and maintenance to help engineers achieve efficient, environmentally friendly, and stable conveying operations. Keywords: asphalt mixing plant ; screw conveyor ; powder conveying; maintenance guidance I.S tructure and Key Components The screw conveyor consists of a drive unit (electric motor + reducer), screw shaft, screw flight, sealed housing, inlet, outlet, and intermediate hanger bearings. The flight is commonly of solid helical type (suitable for powders). Its outer diameter, pitch, and thickness are determined by material characteristics and conveying capacity. The screw shaft is made of high-strength alloy steel; for long-distance conveying, intermediate hanger bearings are required to pre...