Custom Screw Conveyors for Feed Mills

Project Background

The contractor needed a conveyor that would integrate properly with their existing setup and support a wide range of feed materials. The conveyor had to handle meal, grain, pellets, and textured feed, each with different flow characteristics. Because of this variety, the project required a high level of screw conveyor customization.

The Need for a Custom Screw Conveyor

To replace the previous conveyor, the contractor required a unit with multiple configurable features, including material choices, weld styles, flange sizing, and overall design options. The conveyor also needed to meet the requirements of a feed-mill layout and support consistent performance across different feed types.

Custom Screw Conveyor Options Available from APEC

APEC offers a wide range of customization features for industrial screw conveyors and feed mill screw conveyors, including:

Custom Screw Diameter

Available in sizes up to 18 inches.

Material Selections

Mild steel

Stainless steel

AR plate (a harder mild-steel option for abrasive materials)

Flighting Options

Multiple pitch configurations, up to the recommended full pitch.

Weld Options

Stitch welds

Continuous welds

CEMA II welds

CEMA IV welds

Horizontal or Vertical Designs

APEC can build either a vertical unit or a horizontal screw conveyor, depending on the installation requirements.

Custom Powder Coating

Screw conveyors can be powder-coated in a variety of colors to meet application or contractor preferences.

Custom Inlet and Outlet Flanges

Flange sizes can be adjusted to ensure proper fit with upstream or downstream equipment.

Capacities for Feed Mill Screw Conveyors

Capacity varies based on material density, screw diameter, pitch, and motor RPM.
For this specific customer, their screw conveyors can move between 15 and 150 tons per hour at 45 RPM, depending on the conveyor size.

The APEC Advantage

Mill contractors choose APEC for several reasons:

10% discount for contractors, with additional discounts for bulk orders

All equipment is designed, fabricated, and assembled in Michigan, USA

No outsourcing at any stage of the process

APEC works closely with customers to help meet project deadlines

High-quality industrial screw conveyors at an affordable price

Learn More About APEC’s Custom Screw Conveyors

APEC can build custom screw conveyors, feed mill screw conveyors, and industrial screw conveyors designed to meet the needs of feed mills and material-handling operations.

Explore our equipment to see why mill contractors trust APEC for dependable, customizable conveying solutions. Contact us today for a quote.

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Benefits of Choosing APEC

When you partner with APEC, you can be assured you are receiving outstanding service. We go above and beyond with our competitive pricing and customization options. With more than 30 years of experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to better serve our customers.

Competitive Pricing

APEC Screw Conveyor We offer competitive pricing, along with discounts for contractors and engineering firms. You will find our prices meet the market rate, but we go above and beyond the competition with our service. We provide support during the entire buying process and beyond for the life of the machine.

Customization

Screw Conveyor by APEC There are several options to customize the screw conveyor to your feed mill. Changing the size, capacity, angle, and speed of the conveyor are a few ways to customize the machine. We can help you find the right customization options for a perfect fit.

Decades of Experience

Side of Screw Conveyor by APEC APEC has been supporting the feed industry since 1992. With several decades of experience, we are leading experts in the field. We understand the challenges faced by the industry and we are committed to providing solutions.