GTX Screw Discharger
Cost-effective and versatile solution for bulk bin discharge.
Guttridge bin dischargers are simple, robust, and easy to maintain, offering a cost-effective and versatile solution for bulk bin discharge. Options such as special coatings and construction materials allow them to manage abrasive, damp, sticky, or extreme temperature materials.
Guttridge GTX Screw Discharger Range
Guttridge bulk bin dischargers are designed to remove material from storage bins or hoppers at an even and predetermined rate to downstream process machinery. Various parameters can be adjusted to achieve the required flow rate and agitation. They provide a low-cost, versatile bulk bin discharge facility with numerous applications in manufacturing and processing factories.
Materials Supported
The GTX Screw Dischargers support most free flowing materials a small selection of which are shown below.
Grains & Cereals
Oilseeds
Pulses & Legumes
Animal Feeds
Biomass
Similar Materials
Machine Throughput*
GTX Screw Discharger throughput based on Dry product @ 750kg/m³
Tailored to your requirements
Proven Designs
Versatile Material Handling
Compact machine design
Consistent product flow
Abrasion resistant materials
Effective Storage System Discharging
Guttridge Bin Dischargers are essential components in conveying and storage systems for powdered or granular materials. Designed with robustness, and easy maintenance in mind, these dischargers offer a cost-effective and versatile solution for bulk bin discharge. They ensure a consistent and controlled material flow to downstream processing machinery.
Customisable Design
Guttridge bin dischargers are designed for application-specific needs, ensuring that they are performing optimally and reliably. The design is adjusted via varying screw flighting pitch, style, speed, and trough taper this is then tailored to each use case. This flexibility helps to prevent issues such as bridging, uneven flow and compaction ensuring a smooth and efficient discharge.
Conveying Solutions
Bulk Materials Handling for a diverse range of materials.
Guttridge has over 60 years experience delivering bulk handling solutions. We specialise in both off the shelf modular conveyors and bespoke systems designed to meet the unique needs of each customer. From small business to large commercial enterprises, we’re committed to delivering the best materials handling solutions, every time.
“We were impressed with the company’s willingness to innovate new solutions that would help us to achieve the very highest levels of reliability – a major goal for our site.”
– Mr Adam Elmes, Project Manager at Lafarge, discussing the supply of sand/cement/aggregate handling equipment
Low-Maintenance Operation
Bin dischargers are know for there durability and ease of maintenance making them reliable to operate across many industries. Guttridge has extensive experience installing bin dischargers with decades of use which have a proven track record of reliable operation. Whether its the handling abrasive chemicals or management of biomass and waste, Guttridge’s solutions are tailored to application and built to last.
Wide Range of Applications
Guttridge Bin Dischargers can handle a wide range of materials, this versatility makes them suitable for a broad range of applications across different sectors, including food processing, chemical manufacturing and biomass. options such as special coatings, and various construction materials enable the dischargers to handle a wide range of materials, including those that are abrasive, liquidising, damp, wet, sticky, or exposed to extreme temperatures.
Features & Options
ATEX*
Features:
- ATEX Certified machinery is available for applications which handle potentially explosive products
- Fully certified ATEX Zones 20 internally, and Zones 21 and 22 both external and internal
Discharge Screw
Features:
- Tapered screw to encourage an even discharge of material over the length of the screw
Options:
- Multiple screws
- Varying pitch screw
- Stepped shaft screw
- Ribbon and other special flighting forms0
Drive Options
Features:
- Unique 4-position geared motor drive mounting (pictured)
- Standard geared motor and chain
- The drive size and speed is selected according to the material characteristics and required throughput
Options:
- Direct drive with coupling
- Shaft-mounted gearbox
- Variable speed drive
Finish
Features:
- Painted finish, as standard cream RAL1015. Other colours available
Options:
- Galvanised
- Stainless Steel
- Special paint finishing
Flighting Options*
Options:
- Ribbon bladed
- Heavy duty segmented
- Reduced pitch flighting
- Mild, stainless or wear resistant steel
- Specially coated or painted finish0
Heavy Duty Spur Gears
Features:
- Multiple screw dischargers feature opposite handed screws arranged via heavy duty spur gears to contra-rotate, this prevents excessive material buildup from occurring on one side of the bin
Hopper*
Features:
- Trough and flighting styles are available to provide bin activation or agitation
Options:
- Multiple screw configuration available
Inlets
Guttridge Screw Bin Dischargers and Screw Feeders are primarily aimed at the animal feed milling, pet foods and general industrial markets, including biomass, waste and recycling.
Overflow Protection
Features:
- Overflow protection is usually by means of a pressure pad located over the outlet to detect material buildup
Options:
- Other options are available to suit particular requirements
Rotation Sensor*
Features:
- Under speed rotation sensor available for belt slip detection, with Whirligig mounting
- Rotation sensor fitted at tail end
Seals
Guttridge Screw Bin Dischargers and Screw Feeders are primarily aimed at the animal feed milling, pet foods and general industrial markets, including biomass, waste and recycling.
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Guttridge Limited, Wardentree Park, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3UU, United Kingdom
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