Anti-tangling and Anti-clogging Shaftless Screw Conveyor Powerful and Durable
Brief Description
Designed for handling highly viscous and easily tangled industrial materials, this shaftless screw conveyor completely solves the problem of clogging common in traditional shafted conveyors. Its anti-tangling and anti-clogging core structure ensures smooth passage of sludge, waste, and semi-fluid materials without frequent downtime for cleaning. The equipment operates powerfully, maintaining stable conveying efficiency even under full load. Constructed entirely of high-strength, wear-resistant materials, it is durable and significantly extends its service life. Whether in wastewater treatment plants or biomass power plants, it can adapt to harsh working conditions, making it an ideal industrial equipment for improving material flow efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
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Product Overview
Unlike traditional screw conveyors with a central shaft, our shaftless design features a robust, coiled spiral without a center shaft. This innovative engineering solves the most persistent problems in conveying sticky, stringy, fibrous, or lumpy materials.
Working Principle
*Shaftless Rotary Drive: The motor drives a high-strength, shaftless spiral steel belt to rotate directly within the enclosed trough, eliminating the need for a traditional intermediate shaft structure.
*Axial Thrust Conveying: Utilizing the thrust of the rotating spiral surface, materials are smoothly propelled forward under gravity, unlike blades that rotate with the belt, moving like a nut along a screw.
*Self-Cleaning and Anti-Entanglement: The absence of a central shaft prevents long fibers and sticky materials from clogging; simultaneously, the rotating steel belt scrapes the trough bottom, achieving automatic cleaning and preventing blockages.
*Low-Speed, High-Torque Operation: The equipment typically operates in a low-speed, high-torque mode, ensuring strong power even when handling complex materials with high resistance and high fill rates.
Product Parameters
| Model Item | WLS-260 | WLS-300 | WLS-360 | WLS-420 | WLS-460 | |
| Rotation Speed(r/mm) | 18 (horizontal) ;>18 (incline) | |||||
| Capacity(m3/h) | 0° | 3 | 6 | 9.5 | 12 | 15 |
| 15° | 2.1 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 9 | 11 | |
| 30° | 1.3 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 7.5 | |
| Screw Diameter(mm) | 220 | 260 | 320 | 380 | 420 | |
| Power(kw) | 1.1-4.0 | |||||
| Installation Angle(a) | ≤20°(special ordering 20°<a≤30°) | |||||
| Converying Length(m) | Determined by customer needs | |||||
Key Design & Performance Features
*Zero Clogging: The open-core design eliminates the central shaft where material typically builds up and hardens. It handles problematic materials like wastewater sludge, municipal solid waste, biomass, food waste, and viscous industrial by-products with ease.
*Enhanced Efficiency: With no internal obstructions, material flows smoothly and consistently, increasing your overall throughput and operational efficiency.
*Low Maintenance: Reduced clogging means less downtime for clean-outs. The simple, durable design has fewer wear points, leading to significantly lower maintenance costs and longer service life.
*Greater Flexibility: Available in various pitches, diameters, and materials of construction (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel), our conveyors can be customized to fit your specific layout and material characteristics.
*Space-Saving Design: Capable of operating at steeper inclines than traditional conveyors, it optimizes floor space in your facility.
Applications
*Wastewater Treatment Plants (Screening, Grit, Sludge)
*Waste-to-Energy & Recycling Facilities (MSW, Biomass)
*Food Processing Industry (Fruit/Vegetable Waste, Peels, Pomace)
*Pulp & Paper Industry
*Chemical and Mineral Processing
Company Profile
WESUS is a leading manufacturer and total solution provider for advanced sewage and sludge treatment systems. Founded in Yixing, China in 2013, we offer reliable, cost-effective equipment and engineering services to global clients. Certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, we possess strong in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities supported by a large production base, a professional technical team, patents and university cooperation. Our comprehensive product range includes screening, filtration, sludge dewatering, mixing, aeration and customized solutions. With end-to-end services from design to after-sales support and proven global project experience, we have earned wide recognition including national high-tech enterprise and 5-star after-sales certifications. Adhering to the philosophy of real innovation, excellence and win-win cooperation, WESUS is committed to providing smart, sustainable water treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients worldwide.
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FAQ
Q1: Are you a direct manufacturer? What certifications do you hold?
A: We are a direct manufacturer with our own production facilities and R&D team. We maintain full control over quality, cost, and delivery, and hold certifications including ISO 9001/14001 for our core products.
Q2: What types of collaboration models do you offer?
A: We provide flexible solutions:
- Equipment Supply: Standalone or packaged systems.
- Turnkey Solutions (EPC): Design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Technical Cooperation: Process upgrades, operational maintenance support, and technical consulting.
Q3: How is after-sales service and support ensured?
A: We provide full lifecycle support:
- Warranty: 12–24 months on core equipment.
- Response: 7x24 remote support with fast on-site assistance when needed.
- Spare Parts: Genuine parts are stocked for long-term supply security.
- Maintenance: Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) are available to ensure long-term system efficiency.
Q4: What is your typical project execution process?
A: Our standardized workflow ensures efficiency and transparency:
1. Requirement Analysis → 2. Proposal & Quotation → 3. Design Finalization → 4. Production & Factory Testing → 5. Shipping & Installation → 6. Commissioning & Training → 7. After-sales Service.
Customer involvement is encouraged at key milestones.
Q5: Can you provide references or case studies?
A: We have extensive global project experience across municipal and various industrial sectors. We can provide detailed, anonymized case studies and client references upon request.
Q6: What are your payment terms and delivery lead times?
A: - Payment: We accept T/T and L/C, with standard industry progress payment terms.
- Lead Time: Standard equipment: 4–8 weeks. Large custom projects: 12–20 weeks.
A clear production schedule is provided upon contract signing.
Q7: How do you serve international clients?
A: We are experienced in international projects, arranging complete logistics (FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.) and providing full customs documentation. Our designs pre-consider compliance requirements in target markets.
Q8: Can you upgrade or retrofit existing systems?
A: Yes. We specialize in evaluating existing facilities and providing customized retrofit and expansion solutions to enhance performance and capacity with minimal investment and downtime.
Q9: How can we start a consultation?
A: Please contact our Sales Engineering team. To facilitate an efficient discussion, please have your treatment requirements, water quality data, and site information ready. We will provide a preliminary proposal and professional advice.
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