Wednesday, November 29, 2017

An Overview Of Different Types Of Auger Flighting

By Peter Stewart


Augers and their flighting can be customized to suit a particular application. That being the case, there is no reason not to choose the flight auger that is right for your specific situation. But what are your options? Read on to learn more about the various types are available in the marketplace. After you've done your research, consult with a premier manufacturer to discuss your specifications, needs, and Auger flighting equipment.

In fact, these alternatives accomplish this aim for a fraction of the cost of replacement. What's more, mitigating or fixing the matter before it turns into costly downtime can increase your throughput and improve your machine operation. What are these protection and repair options? Let's take a look at a few of them in further detail.

Although this piece of equipment is made up of several moving parts, the parts that do most of the drilling work are the power head and the helical shaft or "flighting." During operation, the powerhead generates the rotating motion. The tip then loosens the soil, and the spiraling screw-like cylinder moves the dirt up and out of the hole.

Different construction materials - Switching out standard carbon steel or even stainless steel augers can also improve your augers' lifespan. The key is to swap them out for another metal with high wear and abrasive resistance. Consult with a flighting specialist, one with experience, to determine which metal is the best for your particular needs. Your product or material, your process requirements, and your equipment design will all weigh into which metal will provide the optimum life.

Sizes and Types; based on this classification, we have hand and hydraulic augers. Hand type-This is one of the smallest types and is usually controlled by one or two operators. It frequently takes two operators to drive the hand variety because it requires sufficient force to resist its twisting motion. They are suitable for drilling small diameter holes roughly around 6 to 12 inches in diameter. This is the type that is used for fencing. They are usually powered by a small gas motor or an electric motor.

Shaftless Flight - A heavier gauge is the differentiating factor in shaftless flights. This type of flighting is similar to the ribbon flight in that it works well when moving sticky products. Shaftless flights also move large sized lumps with ease. They have numerous advantages over the other categories; including no center pipe, lower maintenance costs, no intermediate bearings, longer life and increased screw capacity. Construction, mining and water treatment are some of the industries that enjoy the heavy-duty benefits of shaftless auger flights.

Another aspect is speed and Torque. Another essential thing to consider when choosing an auger is the power head's speed and torque. For small diameter drilling operations, a high-speed power head can be used. This means the equipment can achieve a high rpm during operation. High-speed power-heads are effective on loose soil. For large diameter drilling, a high torque power-head should be used. Although high-speed power-heads have a low rpm, they also apply a higher amount of force per rotation making them suitable on compact types of soil.

When it comes to choosing this piece of equipment, it is important that the specifications match the job requirements to complete the job safely and accurately. Some of the important things to consider when choosing a suitably used item for the job include the size and type, speed and torque and the presence of an extension.




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