Material Analysis

The initial step in engineering a screw conveyor is to analyse the

material being handled and ascertain its physical properties in order that
they may be thoroughly evaluated and understood prior to proceeding
with the conveyor sizing and selection. These properties are discussed in
further depth below.

Lump Size: The minimum diameter of a conveyor screw for a given

application is determined by the maximum lump size of the material
being handled. For this reason, it is necessary to thoroughly analyse the
material and determine its maximum lump size and the percentage of
lumps to total volume along with the minimum particle size and screen
analysis when possible. With this information, proper conveyor sizing
can be effectuated.

Flowability: The flowability of a material greatly affects the

horsepower requirement of the conveyor in question. Flowability is
related to the angle of repose of a material and therefore, fine free flowing
materials can be handled at higher trough loadings with lower
horsepower requirements than coarse, sluggish ones. Please refer to the
Classification Code, Table 1 for further information.

Abrasiveness: The more abrasive the material being handled, the

greater the wear the conveyor components are subjected to. For this
reason, it is necessary to determine the abrasive quality of the material in
question prior to sizing the conveyor. Abrasiveness can be determined
by knowing a material's hardness on a Moh's scale and should this not be
available the material can be compared with another known abrasive
material.

Special Applications: These are additional factors which can affect

the operation of the conveyor and are further discussed in the section
entitled Special Applications and Specifications appearing on pages 26
and 27 inclusive. '

Moisture Content: Material moisture content is also a factor that

affects material flow. Excessively dry or wet products tend to flow easily,
however, many develop sluggish characteristics when having a moisture
content between the two extremes. This is not accounted for in the
material tables which follow and such materials should therefore be
reclassified.

Duty Cycle: Machinery design also includes selection of the proper

equipment for the usage it will receive. A conveyor operating for 2 hours
per day does not require the same heavy construction as one designed
for 24 hour usage. This appliesto material thickness and drive sizes alike.
Likewise. shock loads to which the equipment and drive are subjected to
are an important consideration. Treatment of these factors are not
described in suitable enough depth here. however, as previously
mentioned. our engineering staff will gladly assist you to determine the
best conveyor design.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Establish Known Factors
The initial step in engineering a screw conveyor is to analyze the
physical characteristics of the material, the rate at which it is to be
handled and the distance over which it is to be conveyed.
Screw conveyor capacity is defined in terms of cubic feet per hour.
This must be determined in terms of the maximum capacity that is to be
handled. This capacity is often stated in terms of tons per hour or pounds
per hour. In order to change this to cubic feet per hour one must divide
pounds per hour by the density in pounds per cubic foot. In some cases
the material density may vary for the product being handled. Thus, when
calculating the capacity of the conveyor, it becomes necessary to
establish the maximum capacity in pounds per hour and divide this by the
minimum density of the material. This will give the required capacity of
the conveyor in cubic feet per hour.

2. Classify Your Material

Materials are classified as per the Material Classification Code
appearing in Table 1. It is from this that Material Characteristics, Table 2
is compiled. When classifying a material, first look it up in Table 2. If your
material is not listed, it can classified by comparing it with similar
materials that do appear in Table 2 or by referring to the Material
Classification Code, Table. 1.

TABLE 1 MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION CODE

Very fine. 100 mesh and under A

Fine. -1/8" mesh and under B
Granular, -1/2" and under C
SIZE
Lumpy, Containing Lumps over 1/2" D
Irregular, Stringy, Interlocking, Mats Together E

Very free Flowing 1

FLOWABILITY Free Flowing 2
Average Flowability 3
Sluggish 4

Non-abrasive 5
ABRASIVENESS Abrasive 6
Very Abrasive 7

Builds Up and Hardens F

Generates Static Electricity G
Decomposes -Deteriorates in Storage H
Flammability J
Becomes plastic or tends to soften K
Very dusty L
MISCELLANEOUS Aerates and develops fluid characteristics M
CHARACTERISTICS Contains explosive dust N
(sometimes more Stickiness -Adhesion 0
than one may Contaminable, affecting use or saleability p
apply) Degradable, affecting use or saleability Q
Gives off harmful fumes or dust R
Highly corrosive S
Mildly corrosive T
Hygroscopic U
Interlocks or mats together V
Oils or chemical present -which affect rubber products W
Packs under pressure X
Very light and fluffy -may be wind swept y
Elevated Temperature Z

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MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Adipic Acid 45 A35 28 6 .5

Alfalfa, Meal 14-22 845WY 20 6 .6
Alfalfa, Pellets 41-43 C25 20 5 .5
Alfalfa, Seed 10-15 815N 1A B -1C ..-1C 5 .4
Almonds, Broken 27-30 C35Q 20 6 .9
Almonds, Whole Shelled 28-30 C35Q 20 6 .9
Alum, Fine 45-50 835U 1A -1B-2B 6 .6
Alum, Lumpy 50-60 825 2A 5 1.4
Alumina 55-65 827MY 30 8 1.8
Alumina, Fines 35 A27MY 30 8 1.6
Alumina, Sized or Briquette 65 037 30 8 2.0
Aluminate Gel (Aluminate Hydroxide) 45 835 20 6 1.7
Aluminum Chips, Dry 7-15 E45V 20 6 1.2
Aluminum Chips, Oily 7-15 E45V 20 6 .8
Aluminum Hydrate 13-20 C35 1A. -1B--3B
,1C 6 1.4
Aluminum Ore (See Bauxite)
Aluminum Oxide 60-120 A17M 30 8 1.8
Aluminum Silicate (Andalusite) 49 C35S 3A. 6 .8
Aluminum Sulfate 45-58 C25 1A--1B-.3B
,1C 5 1.0
Ammonium Chloride, Chrystalline 45-52 A45FRS 3A. 6 .7
Ammonium Nitrate 45-62 A35NTU 30 6 1.3
Ammonium Sulfate 45-58 C35FOTU 1A-.1B- .1C 6 1.0
Antimony Powder A35 20 6 1.6
Apple Pomace, Dry 15 C45Y 20 6 1.0
Arsenate of Lead (See Lead Arsenate)
Arsenic Oxide (Arsenolite) * 100-120 A35R 6
Arsenic, Pulverized 30 A25R 20 5 .8
Asbestos, Rock (Ore) 81 037R 30 8 1.2
Asbestos, Shredded 20-40 E46XY 20 7 1.0
Ash, Black Ground 105 835 1A- 1B- 1C 6 2.0
Ashes, Coal, Dry, -V2" 35-45 C46TY 30 7 3.0
Ashes, Coal, Dry, -3" 35-40 046T 30 7 2.5
Ashes, Coal, Wet, -V2" 45-50 C46T 30 7 3.0
Ashes, Coal, Wet, -3" 45-50 046T 30 7 4.0
Ashes, Fly (See Fly Ash)
Asphalt, Crushed, -V2 45 C45 1A-1B- 1C2C 6 2.0
Bagasse 7-10 E45RVXY 2A- 2B- 6 1.5
Bakelite, Fine 30-45 825 1A- 1B- 1C 5 1.4
Baking Powder 40-55 A35 18 6 .6
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) 40-55 A25 18 5 .6
Barite (Barium Sulfate), + V2 -3" 120-180 036 30 7 2.6
Barite, Powder 120-180 A35X 20 6 2.0
Barium Carbonate 72 A45R 20 6 1.6
Bark, Wood, Refuse 10-20 E45TVY 30 6 2.0
Barley, Fine, Ground 24-38 835 1A- 1B- 1C 6 .4
Barley, Malted 31 C35 1A- 1 B- 1C1C 6 .4
Barley, Meal 28 C35 1A- 1B- 6 .4
Barley, Whole 36-48 825N 1A-1 B- 1C 5 .5
Basalt 80-105 827 30 8 1.8
Bauxite, Crushed, -3" 75-85 036 30 7 2.5
Bauxite, Dry, Ground 68 825 20 5 1.8
Beans, Castor, Meal 35-40 835W 1A- 1B- 1C 6 .8
Beans, Castor, Whole Shelled 36 C15W 1A-1B- 1C 5 .5
Beans, Navy, Dry 48 C15 1A- 1B- 1C 5 .5
Beans, Navy, Steeped 60 C25 1A- 1B- 1C 5 .8
Bentonite, Crude 34-40 045X 20 6 1.2
Bentonite, -100 Mesh 50-60 A25MXY 20 5 .7
Benzene Hexachloride 56 A45R 1A-1 B- 1C 6 .6
Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda) 18 5 .6
Blood, Dried 35-45 045U 20 6 2.0

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Clay, Ceramic, Dry, Fines 60-80 A35P 1A-1 8-1 C 6 1.5
Clay, Dry, Lumpy 60-75 035 2D
Clinker, Cement (See Cement Clinker)
6 1.8
Clover Seed 45-48 B25N 1A-18-1C 5 .4
Coal, Anthracite (River & Culm) 55-61 B35TY 2A-28 6 1.0
Coal, Anthracite, Sized, -1/2" 49-61 C25 2A-28 5 1.0
Coal, Bituminous, Mined 40-60 035LNXY 1A-18 6 .9
Coal, Bituminous, Mined, Sized 45-50 035QV 1A-1 8 6 1.0
Coal, Bituminous, Mined, Slack 43-50 C45T 2A-28 6 .9
Coal, Lignite 37-45 035T 2D
Cocoa Beans 6 1.0
30-45 C25Q 1A-1 8 5 .5
Cocoa, Nibs 35 C25 2D 5 .5
Cocoa, Powdered 30-35 A45XY 18 6 .9
Cocoanut, Shredded 20-22 E45 28 6 1.5
Caffee, Chaff 20 B25MY 1A-1 8 5 1.0
Coffee, Green Bean 25-32 1A-1 8
C25PQ 5 .5
Coffee, Ground, Dry 25 A35P 1A-1 8 6 .6
Coffee, Ground, Wet 35-45 A45X 1A-1 8 6 .6
Caffee, Roasted Bean 20-30 C25PQ 18 5 .4
Coffee, Soluble 19 A35PUY 18 6 .4
Coke, Breeze 25-35 C37 3D 8 1.2
Coke, Loose 23-35 037 3D 8 1.2
Coke, Petrol, Calcined 35-45 037 3D 8 1.3
Compost 30-50 045TV 3A-38 6 1.0
Concrete, Pre-Mix Dry 85-120 C36U 3D 7 3.0
Copper Ore 120-150 036 3D 7 4.0
Copper Ore, Crushed 100-150 036 3D 7 4.0
Copper Sulphate (Bluestone) 75-95 C35S 2A-28-2C 6 1.0
Copperas (See Ferrous Sulphate)
Copra, Cake, Ground 40-45 B45HW 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .7
Copra, Cake, Lumpy 25-30 035HW 2A-28-2C 6 .8
Copra", Lumpy 22 E35HW 2A-28-2C 6 1.0
Copra, Meal 40-45 B35HW 2D 6 .7
Cork, Fine Ground 5-15 B35JNY 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .5
Cork, Granulated 12-15 C35JY 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .5
Corn, Cracked 40-50 B25P 1A-18-1C 5 .7
Corn Cabs, Ground 17 C25Y 1A-18-1C 5 .6
Corn Cabs, Whole * 12-15 E35 2A-28 6
Corn Ear * 56 E35 2A-28 6
Corn Germ 21 B35PY 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .4
Corn Grits 40-45 B35P 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .5
Cornmeal 32-40 B35P 1A-1 8 6 .5
Corn Oil, Cake. I 25 045HW 1A-18 6 .6
Corn Seed 45 C25PQ 1A-1 8-1 C 5 .4
Corn Shelled 45 C25 1A-1 8-1 C 5 .4
Corn Sugar 30-35 B35PU 18 6 1.0
Cottonseed, Cake, Crushed 40-45 C45HW 1A-1 8 6 1.0
Cottonseed, Cake, Lumpy 40-45 045HW 2A-28 6 1.0
Cottonseed, Dry, Delinted 22-40 C25X 1A-18 5 .6
Cottonseed, Dry, Not Delinted 18-25 C45XY 1A-18 6 .9
Cottonseed, Flakes 20-25 C35HWY 1A-1 8 6 .8
Cottonseed, Hulls 12 B35Y 1A-18 6 .9
Cottonseed, Meal, Expeller 25-30 B45HW 3A-38 6 .5
Cottonseed, Meal, Extracted 35-40 B45HW 1A-18 6 .5
Cottonseed, Meats, Dry 40 B35HW 1A-1 8 6 .6
Cottonseed, Meats, Rolled 35-40 C45HW 1A-18 6 .6
Cracklings, Crushed 40-50 045HW 2A-28-2C 6 1.3
Cryolite, Dust 75-90 A36L 2D 7 2.0
Cryolite, Lumpy 90-110 036 2D 7 2.1
Cullet, Fine 80-120 C37 3D 8 2.0

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Cui let, Lump
Culm, (See Coal, Anthracite)
Cupric Sulphate (Copper Sulfate)
Detergent (See Soap Detergent)
Diatomaceous ~arth
Dicalcium Phosphate
Disodium Phosphate
Distiller's Grain, Spent, Dry
Distiller's Grain, Spent, Wet
Dolomite, Crushed
Dolomite, Lumpy
Earth, Loam, Dry, Loose
Ebonite, Crushed
Egg Powder
Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate)
Feldspar, Ground
Feldspar, Lumps
Feldspar, Powder
Feldspar, Screenings
Ferrous Sulfide, -V2"
Ferrous Sulfide, -1 00 Mesh
Ferrous Sulphate
Fish Meal
Fish Scrap
Flaxseed
Flaxseed Cake (Linseed Cake)
Flaxseed Meal (Linseed Meal)
Flour, Wheat
Flue Dust, Basic Oxygen Furnace
Flue Dust, Blast Furnace
Flue Dust, Boiler, Dry
Fluorspar, Fine (Calcium Fluoride)
Fluorspar, Lumps
Flyash
Foundry Sand, Dry (See Sand)
Fuller's Earth, Calcined
Fuller's Earth, Dry, Raw
Fuller's Earth, Oily, Spent
Gelatine, Granulated
Gelena (See Lead Sulfide)
Gilsonite
Glass, Batch
Glue, Ground
Glue, Pearl
Glue. Veg. Powdered
Gluten, Meal
Granite, Fine
Grape, Pomace
Graphite Flake
Graphite Flour
Graphite Ore
Guano Dry *
Gypsum, Calcined
Gypsum, Calcined, Powdered
Gypsum, Raw, -1"
Hay, Chopped *
Hexanedioic Acid (See Adipic Acid)
Hominy, Dry
Hops, Spent. Dry
Hops, Spent, Wet

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Ice, Crushed 35-4 5555 0350 2A-28 6 .4
Ice, Cubes 33-3 0350 18 6 .4
Ice, Flaked * 40-4 C350 18 6 .6
Ice, Sheil 33-3 0450 18 6 .4
Ilmenite Ore 140- 160 037 3D 8 2.0
Iron Ore Concentrate 120- 180 A37 3D 8 2.2
Iron Oxide, Millscale 75 C36 20 7 1.6
Iron Oxide Pigment 25 A36LMP 1A-1 8-1 C 7 1.0
Iron Pyrites (See Ferrous Sulfide)
Iron Sulphate (See Ferrous Sulfate) - -I

Iron Sulfide (See Ferrous Su'fide) -!

Iron Vitriol (See Ferrous Sulfate)
Kafir (Corn) 40-45 C25 30 5 .5
Kaolin Clay 63 025 20 6 2.0
Kaolin Clay, Talc 42-56 A35LMP 20 6 2.0
Kryalith (See Cryolite)
Lactose 32 A35PU 18 6 .6
Lamp Black (See Carbon Bla:ck)
Lead Arsenate 72 A35R 1A-18-1C 6 1.4
Lead Arsenite 72 A35R 1A-18-1C 6 1.4
Lead Carbonate 240-260 A35R 20 6 1.0
LeadOre,l/s" 200-270 835 3D 6 1.4
Lead Ore, Vi' 180-230 C36 3D 7 1.4
Lead Oxide (Red Lead), -1 00 Me.sh 30-150 A35P 20 6 1.2
Lead Oxide (Red Lead), -200 Mesh 30-180 A35LP 20 6 1.2
Lead Sulphide, -100 Mesh 240-260 A35R 20 6
Lignite (See Coa!,Ugnite)
Limanite, Ore, Brown 120 C47 3D 8 1.7
Lime, Ground, Unslaked 60-65 835U 1A-18-1 C 6 .6
Lime, Hydrated 40 835LM 20 6 .8
Lime, Hydrated, Pulverized 32-40 A35LM 1A-18 6 .6
Lime, Pebble 53-56 C25HU 2A-28 5 2.0
Limestone, Agricultural 68 835 20 6 2.0
Limestone, Crushed 85-90 036 20 7 2.0
Limestone, Dust 55-95 A46MY 20 7 1.6-2.0
Lindane (See Benzene Hexabhloride)
Linseed (See Flaxseed)
Litharge (See Lead Oxide)
Lithopone 45-50 A35MR 1A-18 6 1.0
Maize (See Milo)
Malt, Dry, Ground 20-30 835 1A-1B-1C 6 .5
Malt, Dry, Whole 20-30 C35 N 1A-1 B-1C 6 .5
Malt, Meal 36-40 825 P 1A-1B-1 C 5 .4
Malt, Sprouts 13-15 C35 P 1A-1B-1C 6 .4
Magnesium Chloride (Magnesite) . 33 C45 1A-1 B 6 1.0
Manganese Dioxide * 70-85 A35 NRT 2A-2B 6 1.5
Manganese Ore 125-140 037 30 8 2.0
Manganese Oxide 120 A36 20 7 2.0
Manganese Sulfate 70 C37 30 8 2.4
Marble, Crushed 80-95 837 30 8 2.0
Marl, (Clay) 80 036 20 7 1.6
Meat, Ground 50-55 E45 HQTX 2A-2B 6 1.5
Meat, Scrap (with bone) 40 E46 H 20 7 1.5
Mica, Flakes 17-22 816 MY 20 7 1.0
Mica, Ground 13-15 836 20 7 .9
Mica, Pulverized 13-15 A36 M 20 7 1.0
Milk, Dried, Flake 5-6 835 PUY 1B 6 .4
Milk, Malted 27-30 A45 PX 1B 6 .9
Milk, Powdered 20-45 825 PM 1B 5 .5
Milk Sugar 32 A35 PX 1B 6 .6

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 Milk, Whole, Powdered 20-36 835PUX 1B 6 .5
Millscale (Steel) 120-125 E46T 30 7 3.0
Milo, Ground 32-36 825 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .5
Milo Maize (Kafir) 40-45 815N 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .4
Molybdenite Powder 107 826 20 7 1.5
Monosodium Phosphate 50 836 20 7 .6
Mortar, Wet * 150 E46T 30 7 3.0
Mustard Seed 45 815N 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .4
Naphthalene. Flakes 45 835 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .7
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) 35 A35P 20 6 .8
Oat Hulls 8-12 835NY 1A-1B-1C 6 .5
Oats 26 C25MN 1A-1B-1C 5 .4
Oats, Crimped 19-26 C35 1A-1B-1C 6 .5
Oats, Crushed 22 845NY 1A-1 B-1C 6 .6
Oats, Flour 35 A35 1A-1 B-1C 6 .5
Oats, Rolled 19-24 C35NY 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .6
Oleo Margarine (Margarine) 59 E45HKPWX 2A-2B 6 .4
Orange Peel, Dry 15 E45 2A-2B 6
Oxalic Acid Crystals - 1.5
Ethane Diacid Crystals 60 B35QS 1A-1B 6 1.0
Oyster Shells, Ground 50-.60 C36T 3D 7 1.6-2.0
Oyster Shells, Whole 80 036TV 3D 7 2.1-2.5
Paper Pulp (4% or less) 62 E45 2A-2B 6 1.5
Paper Pulp (6% to 15%) 60- 62' E45 2A-2B
Parrafin Cake, -Vi'
6 1.5
45 C45K 1A-1 B 6 .6
Peanuts, Clean, in shell 15-20 035Q 2A-2B 6 .6
Peanut Meal 30 B35P 1B 6 .6
Peanuts, Raw, Uncleaned (Unshelled) 15- 20, 036Q 3D 7 .7
Peanuts, Shelled 35- 45! C35Q 1B 6 .4
Peas, Dried 45- 50' C15NQ 1A-1B-1 C 5 .5
Perlite, Expanded 8-1 2 C36 2D 7 .6
Phosphate Acid, Fertilizer 60 B25T 2A-2B 5 1.4
Phosphate, Disodium
(See Disodium Phosphate) - - -
Phosphate Rock, Broken 75-85 036 2D 7 2.1
Phosphate Rock, Pulverized 60 836 2D 7 1.7
Phosphate Sand 90-100 837 3D 8 2.0
Plaster of Paris (See Gypsum)
Plumbago (See Graphite)
Polyethylene, Resin Pellets 30.:35 C45Q 1A-1 8 6 .4
Polystyrene Beads 40 835PQ 18 6 .4
Polyvinyl, Chloride Pellets 20-30, E45KPQT 18 6 .6
Polyvinyl, Chloride Powder 20-30! A45KT 28 6 1.0
Potash (Muriate) Dry 70 837 3D 8 2.0
Potash (Muriate) Mine Run 75 037 3D 8 2.2
Potassium Carbonate 51 836 2D 7 1.0
Potassium Chloride Pellets C25TU 3D
120-1~0 5 1.6
Potassium Nitrate, -Vi' 76 C16NT 3D 7 1.2
Potassium Nitrate, -1/ a" 80 826NT 3D 7 1.2
Potassium Sulfate 42-48 846X 2D 7 1.0
Potato Flour 48 A35MNP 1A-1 8 6 .5
Pumice, -Vi' 42-48 846 3D 7 1.6
Pyrite, Pellets 120-130 C26 3D 7 2.0
Quartz, -100 Mesh 70-80 A27 3D 8 1.7
Quartz, V2 80-90 C27 3D 8 2.0
Rice, Bran 20 835NY 1A-18-1C 6 .4
Rice, Grits 42-45 835P 1A-18-1C 6 .4
Rice, Hulled 45-49 C25P 1A-18-1C 5 .4
Rice, Hulls 20-21 835NY 1A-1 8-1 C 6 .4
Rice, Polished 30 C15P 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .4

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Rice, Rough 32- 36 C35N 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .6
Rosin, -Vi' 65- 68 C45Q 1A-1B-1C 6 1.5
Rubber, Pelleted 50- 55 045 2A-2B-2C 6 1.5
Rubber, Reclaimed, Ground 23- 50 C45 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .8
Rye 42- 48 815N 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .4
Rye Bran 15- 20 835Y 1A-1B-1C 6 .4
Rye Feed 33 835N 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .5
Rye Meal 35- 40 835 1A-1B-1 C 6 .5
Rye Middlings 42 835 1A-1 B 6 .5
Rye, Shorts 32- 33 C35 2A-2B 6 .5
Safflower, Cake 50 026 2D 7 .6
Safflower, Meal 50 835 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .6
Safflower Seed 45 815N 1A-1B-1C 5 .4
Saffron (See Safflower)
Sal Ammoniac (Ammonium <J;hloride)- -
Salicylic Acid 29 837U 3D 8 .6
Salt Cake, Dry, Coarse 85 836TU 3D 7 2.1
Salt Cake, Dry, Pulverized 65-85 836TU 3D 7 1.7
Salt, Dry, Coarse 45-60 C36TU 3D 7
Salt, Dry, Fine
1.()
70-80 836TU 3D 7 1.7
Saltpeter (See Potassium Nitrate)
Sand, Dry Bank (Damp) 110-130 847 3D 8 2.8
Sand, Dry Bank (Dry) 90-110 837 3D 8 1.7
Sand, Dry Silica 90-100 827 3D 8 2.0
Sand, Foundry (Shake Out) 90-100 D37Z 3D 8 2.6
Sand, (~esin Coated) Silica 104 827 3D 8 2.0
Sand, (Resin Coated) Zircon 115 A27 3D 8 2.3
Sawdust, Dry 10-13 845UX 1A-1B-1C 6 .7
Sea Coal 65 836 2D 7 1.0
Sesame Seed 27-41 826 2D 7 .6
Shale, Crushed 85-90 C36 2D 7 2.0
Shellac, Powdered or Granulated 31 835P 1B 6 .6
Silica, Flour 80 A46 2D
Silica Gel, + Vi' -3"
7 1.5
45 D37HKQU 3D 8 2.0
Silicon Dioxide (See Quartz)
Slag, Blast Furnace, Crushed 130-180 D37Y 3D 8 2.4
Slag, Furnace Granular, Dry 60-65 C37 3D 8 2.2
Slate, Crushed, -Vi' 80-90 C36 2D 7 2.0
Slate, Ground, -1/ a" 82-85 836 2D 7 1.6
Sludge, Sewage, Dried 40-50 E47TW 3D 7
i .8
Sludge, Sewage, Dry Groundl 45-55 8468 2D 7 .8
Soap, Beads or Granules 15-35 835Q 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .6
Soap, Chips 15-25 C35Q 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .6
Soap, Detergent 15-50 835FQ 1A-1 B-1 C 6 .8
Soap, Flakes 5-15 835QXY 1A-1B-1C 6 .6
Soap, Powder 20-25 825X 1A-1 B-1 C 5 .9
Soapstone, Talc, Fine 40-50 A45XY 1A-1 B-1 C 6 2.0
Soda Ash, Heavy 55-65 836 2D 7 1.0
Soda Ash, Light 20-35 A36Y 2D 7 .8
Sodium Aluminate, Ground 72 836 2D 7 1.0
Sodium Aluminum Fluoride
(See Kryolite) - - - -
Sodium AluminuT Sulphate * 75 A36 20 7 1.0
Sodium Bentonite (See Bentonite)
Sodium Bicarbonate (See Baking Soda)
Sodium Borate (See Borax)
Sodium Carbonate (See Soda Ash)
Sodium Chloride (See Salt) 1
Sodium Hydrate (See Caustic Soda)
Sodium Hydroxide (See Cau~tic Soda)
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Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Phosphate
Sodium Sulfate (See Salt Cake)
Sodium Sulfite
Sorghum, Seed (See Kafir or Milo)
Soybean, Cake
Soybean, Cracked
Soybean, Flake, Raw
Soybean, Flour
Soybean Meal, Cold
Soybean Meal, Hot
Soybeans, Whole
Starch
Steel Turnings, Crushed
Sugar Beet, Pulp, Dry
Sugar Beet, Pulp, Wet
Sugar, Powdered
Sugar, Raw
Sugar, Refined, Granulated Dry
Sugar, Refined, Granulated Wet
Sulphur, Crushed, -Vi'
Sulphur, Lumpy, -3"
Sulphur, Powdered
Sunflower Seed
Talcum, -Vi'
Talcum Powder
Tanbark, Ground *
Timothy Seed
Titanium Dioxide (See Ilmenite Ore)
Tobacco, Scraps
Tobacco, Snuff
Tricalcium Phosphate
Triple Super Phosphate
Trisodium Phosphate
Trisodium Phosphate, Granular
Trisodium Phosphate, Pulverized
Tung Nut Meats, Crushed
Tung Nuts
Urea Prills, Coated
Vermiculite, Expanded
Vermiculite Ore
Vetch
Walnut Shells, Crushed
Wheat
Wheat, Cracked
Wheat, Germ
White Lead, Dry
Wood Chips, Screened ~
Wood Flour
Wood Shavings ~
Zinc, Concentrate Residue
Zinc Oxide, Heavy
Zinc Oxide, Light

* Consult our Engineering Department. .

Reference to specific materials in Table 2 should not be construed as indicating that all of the materials
are recommended for screw conveyor application.

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 3. Determine the Design Capacity
Screw conveyors that employ standard, full pitch flighting have a
Design Capacity equal to their required capacity. Required capacity was
determined in Step 1 and is the maximum amount of material per hourthe
conveyor in question must handle.

DesIgn Capacity, however, is not equal to required capacity when a

modified flighting configuration (such as half pitch) is used. This will
alter the output of the conveyor and therefore, when using a modified
flighting, itis necessary to multiply the required capacity by the Capacity
Factors appearing in Table 3 in order to obtain th'e Design Capacity. It is
Design Capacity that is then used to establish the conveyor diameter and
speed.

TABLE 3 CAPACITY FACTORS

6 1 1.32 1.52 1.79

9 1 1/2 1.34 1.54 1.81
10 11/2 1.45 1.67 1.96
12 2 1.32 1.52 1.79
21/2 1.11 1.27 1.50
14 21/2 1.27 1.45 1.71
16 21/2 1.55 1.69 1.90
18 3 1.33 1.53 1.80
20 3 1.60 1.75 1.96
24 3 2.02 2.14 2.28

4. Establish the Diameter and Speed

After having determined the material classification and the' Design
Capacity of the conveyor in question, refer to the Capacity Charts, Table
4, on Pages 18 and 19. The applicable chart forthe material in question is
determined by referring to the "Capacity Chart No."column in Table 2,
Material Characteristics.
Deterrf1ine the appropriate conveyor diameter by referring to the
"cubic feet/hour at maximum A.P.M." column. Once the proper conveyor
diameter has been selected, verify Table 5 to insure that the diameter
selected is large enough to handle the material size in question. Should
the lump size be too great for the diameter selected, proceed to the next
larger diameter that will handle the material. One should note, however,
that this applies only to materials comprised of hard lumps that will not
break up in the conveyor.
Speed is now determined by dividing the Design Capacity arrived at
in Step 2 by the relevant figure in the "Cubic Feet/Hour at 1 A.P.M."
column of the Capacity Chart in question.
For example, a9" diameter conveyor as shown in .Capacity Chart 5,
Table 4, will handle 80 cu.ft./hour at 1 A.P.M. Thus, if the conveyor in
question is to handle 640 cu.ft./hour it must turn 80 A.P.M. (640cu.ft./hr+
8 cu.ft./hr. @ 1 A.P.M. = 80 A.P.M.).

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 TABLE 4 CAPACITY CHARTS

CHART 5 -(45% FULL)

Pulverized, small size, friable non-abrasive and free

flowing materials. Also medium weight, non-abrasive
granular or small lump material mixed with fines.

4 1 175 11237.
0.64 5.60 0.032 4.2001 0.024 2.800 1 0.016 1.960 I 0.011
6 1V2 165 2.28 18.80 0.114 14.10 I 0.085 9.400 0.057 6.580 0.040
9 1V2
2 150 1200 8.00 60.00 0.400 45.00 30.00
0.300 0.200 21.00 0.140
10 1V2
2 145 1600 11.0 80.00 0.550 60.00 0.410 40.00 0.280 28.00 0.190
12 2
2 7~6 140 2700 19.3 135.0 0.720 67.50
0.960 I, 101.0 0.480 '47.30 0.340
3
14 27/16
3 130 4000 30.8 0.770
1200.0, 1.540
2.360 ' 214.0
150.0 1.770
1.150 1 142.5
100.0 1.190 1 100.0
70.00 0.540
16 3 120 5700 47.3 285.0
0.830
18 3 115 7800 68.0 390.0 1.700 136.0
3.400 292.0 2.540 195.0
1.190
20 3
37/16 105 9800 490.0 4.600 3.450 2.300 j 1'71.0
I 93.0 1 367.0 1 245.0 1.610
24 37/16 100 810.0 4.050 ~83.0
16200 162
8.100 607.0 6.070 405.0 2.830

CHART 6 (30% FULL)

Non-abrasive materials consisting of fines, gran~lar. or

medium lumps mixed with fines.

4 1 " 130 57 0.44 2.86 1 0.022 2.140 I 0.016 1.430/ 0.011 1.000 I 0.007

6 1Y2 120 I 180 1.50 9.00 0.075 6.750 0.056

4.500 0.037 3.150 0.026

9 1V2
2 105 565 5.40 28.30 I 0.270 21.20 0.200 14.10 0.135 9.890 I 0.094
10 1V2
2 95 7.60 36.10 I 0.380 27.08 0.285
7251 18.101 0.190 12.68 0.130
12 2
2 7/,~ 90 11751 13.0 58.50 I 0.650 43.88 0.490 29.25 0.325 0.228
20.50
3
14 27;;.
3 85 1790 21.0 89.3
125.5, 1 1.050
1.570 67.00 0.787 44.65 0.525 31.26 0.367
16 3 80 2510 31.4 94.13 1.170 62.75 0.785 43.93 0.549
18 3 75 3420 45.5 128.3 1.702 85.50 0.794
171.0 2.270 1.135 $9.85
20 3
37/,t
70 4350 I 62.0 217.0 I 3.100 1 162.8 2.330 1108.5 1.550 1 15~95 1.085
24 376~ 65 7030 108 352.0 5.400 264.0 4.050 176.0 2.700 1~3.2 1.890

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