INDUSTRY COMPONENT

Screw (Auger)

A rotating helical screw component used in screw feeders to move bulk materials through controlled volumetric or gravimetric feeding.

Component Specifications

Definition
The auger screw is a precision-engineered helical component that rotates within a tube or housing to transport powdered, granular, or pelletized materials from a hopper to a discharge point. It converts rotational motion into linear material movement through the geometry of its flights, providing controlled feed rates essential for process consistency in industrial applications.
Working Principle
The auger screw operates on the Archimedes' screw principle, where rotation of the helical flights creates a positive displacement action. As the screw rotates, material is trapped between consecutive flights and pushed axially along the housing. The feed rate is determined by screw diameter, pitch, rotational speed, and material characteristics, allowing precise volumetric or gravimetric control.
Materials
Typically carbon steel (AISI 1045/4140), stainless steel (304/316), or hardened tool steel; surface treatments include chrome plating, nitriding, or polymer coatings for wear/corrosion resistance.
Technical Parameters
ParameterTypical rangeNotes & selection driver
Pitch0.5-2.0 times diameter
Length500-5000 mm
Diameter25-300 mm
Tolerance±0.1 mm on diameter
Surface FinishRa 0.8-3.2 μm
Flight Thickness3-20 mm

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Standards
ISO 3408, DIN 103

Parent Products

This component is used in the following industrial products

Engineering Analysis

Risks & Mitigation
  • Material bridging/rat-holing
  • Wear-induced feed rate variation
  • Corrosion in chemical environments
  • Fatigue failure at shaft connection
FMEA Triads
Trigger: Abrasive material contact
Failure: Flight wear reducing volumetric efficiency
Mitigation: Use hardened materials/coatings; implement wear monitoring
Trigger: Improper alignment during installation
Failure: Eccentric rotation causing housing contact
Mitigation: Precision alignment procedures; run-out tolerance checks

Industrial Ecosystem

Compatible With

Typical Suppliers & Equivalents

Compliance & Inspection

Tolerance
Diameter tolerance ±0.1mm, straightness 0.5mm/m, surface hardness 45-60 HRC
Test Method
Dimensional verification per ISO 3408, material certification per ASTM A276, performance testing per CEMA Standard 350

Procurement Evaluation Criteria

A practical evidence checklist for RFQ preparation and supplier evaluation.

Technical documentation
Request current drawings, revision history, and a signed specification sheet.
Manufacturing capability
Verify equipment lists, process limits, capacity, and representative production evidence.
Inspection readiness
Confirm test methods, calibrated equipment, sampling plans, and traceable reports.
Supplier transparency
Check the legal entity, factory address, ownership, certifications, and direct contacts.

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Manufacturers of Screw (Auger)

1 company lists this product among what they make. Company figures are quoted from each company's own website; every card states where the relationship came from.

Hengshui So Me Business Co., Ltd.
Hebei, CN
Listed on the company's own website · profile compiled by CNFX from public sources
Listed there as: “Shaftless Screw Auger”
View source page ↗ augersystem.com · recorded 2026-09-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What factors affect auger screw feeding accuracy?

Key factors include screw pitch consistency, wear condition, material flow characteristics, rotational speed stability, and hopper level control.

How often should auger screws be inspected?

Visual inspection every 500 operating hours, dimensional checks every 2000 hours, with replacement typically needed after 10,000-15,000 hours depending on material abrasiveness.

Data Basis

Editorial classification, named public sources where available, and source-reviewed manufacturer records. See the editorial policy.

Preliminary Technical Classification
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