Some production and manufacturing plants require special equipment to make a finished product. The product might need to be rotated and kept at a specific temperature to reach its final stage. Spiral chutes can be used to improve production and meet more specific production requirements.
How It Works
Using a simple, rotating corkscrew design, spiral chutes are easy to use within a factory setting. Gears at the end of the main screw turn it at an adjustable rate to move products between stages. The spiral chutes can be used both horizontally and vertically during manufacturing, making them more adaptable and useful.
Special Features and Uses
Spiral chutes can be customized to fit different specifications for many industries. In food processing, the corkscrew can be heated and chilled to keep food at specific temperatures. For dairy industries, it could have an extra function as a churner for butter or an ice cream mixer. Hatches covering the corkscrew can be removed to test for consistency and purity. Flour manufacturing plants will use chutes to mix and partially grind grain before processing it.
These chutes work in multiple directions, meaning they can be used to move goods consistently while rotating them. This feature makes the spiral chute ideal for biofuel manufacturing. The fuel can move through the refinement process faster: the liquid will move more quickly down the corkscrew, and the corkscrew’s rotation speed will make the liquid move even faster. The chute’s temperature control features can keep the fuel at a stable temperature throughout the process, keeping it stable until it reaches the next stage.
Maintenance
After installation, spiral chutes require little maintenance aside regular cleaning. Their stainless steel composition makes them easy to clean and durable enough to withstand regular use. Machines with multiple screws may require some removal for cleaning, but this process requires little effort.
Using a spiral chute gives manufacturers an efficient alternative to traditional chutes. Its flexible design and wide range of potential uses makes it a valuable device in assembly lines and plants. The corkscrew in the center uses simple technology to improve efficiency and maintain quality.
