The Easyflo is a free-standing mobile screw elevator with an integral loading hopper. The hopper base is fitted with a rotating paddle which acts to loosen up the hopper contents, keeping them moving and encouraging their entry into the screw elevator section. The screw then elevates the material for discharge into packaging or processing machinery. This assisted feed action makes Easyflo ideal for handling materials with poor flow characteristics or those that compact or bridge easily.
Easy cleaning, maintenance, and operation were the main design objectives for Easyflo. Material contact parts are fabricated from 316 stainless steel, with non-contact parts constructed from 304 stainless steel.
Controls are kept simple, with a touchscreen interface and speed control. There is also an optional external socket for an automated start/stop signal. Available for use in hazardous ATEX environments, the machine has proven versatility for handling many different materials.
Whilst the machine design has changed little since its first conception in the late 1980s, Guttridge has continued to refine its product through testing and customer feedback over the years.
The Guttridge Easyflo has been a popular choice for companies wishing to reduce manual handling for decades. Sold into many industries including food, chemical, industrial, and increasingly, brewing and distilling.
Many independent brewers and distillers have been founded across the UK since the turn of the millennium, and 8 Sail Brewery is one that has stood the test of time thanks to its passion and the quality of its product.
‘We are very grateful for this opportunity, which Tony and the rest of the team offered us. It’s a chance to prove our Easyflo’s suitability to this industry, and look at ways in which we could potentially improve the machine to suit 8 Sail Brewery and other independent breweries alike.’
There are further benefits to utilising the Easyflo in this sort of setting though; supplying a steady and continuous flow of grain into the mash tun allows operators to focus their attention on the addition of water, ensuring the ratio is just right and ultimately, providing a more consistent product to the customer.
The award-winning 8 Sail Brewery is situated in the picturesque village of Heckington, near Sleaford. Drawing inspiration for the name from the unique eight-sailed windmill adjacent to the brewery, the company has created a one-of-a-kind brand and loyal customer base. Their passion and approach to their craft have led to 7 gold regional awards and a national bronze award for their Victorian Porter brew. 8Sail also opened its doors to the public by converting part of its premises into an indoor bar seating area known as the Brewery Bar. It certainly exudes character and is proving a popular venue for the locals! The Brewery bar continuously aims to always have at least five different beers on tap. This includes their core IPAs, pale ales, and amber bitters, as well as their occasional beers, there really is something for everyone. Want to take some home? There’s even a shop area for visitors to buy well-presented bottled and boxed beers.