Rigid Auger
Welded Barrel
The tube containing the auger is referred to as barrel and is most commonly manufactured by a spiral welding process. It might also be made by the “cut and shut” method where plate is rolled and then seam welded. Also available in Smooth Barrel.
| Barrel (OD) | Thickness | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 101.6mm | 1.6mm | Mild or Carbon Steel |
| 5" | 127mm | 1.6mm | Mild or Carbon Steel |
| 6" | 152.4mm | 1.6mm & 1.8mm | Mild or Carbon Steel |
Screw Auger
A screw conveyor or auger conveyor is a mechanism that uses a rotating helical screw blade, called a “flighting”, usually within a tube, to move liquid or granular materials. They are used in many bulk handling industries.
| Barrel (OD) | Flight (OD) | Pitch | Shaft OD | Thickness | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 87 | 120 | 21 | 3 | Mild or Carbon Steel |
| 5" | 109 | 109 | 27 | 3 | Mild or Carbon Steel |
| 6" | 134 | 134 | 34 | 3.5 | Mild or Carbon Steel |