Top 10 Features to Look for in a Screw Conveyor for the Food Industry

Screw conveyors are essential conveying equipment in the food industry, providing an efficient, hygienic, and reliable way to transport materials within processing plants. Whether moving bulk ingredients, delicate powders, or finished food products, screw conveyors streamline production and ensure consistency. Their versatility makes them ideal for handling various food products while maintaining sanitary conditions and […]

How to Select the Best Screw Conveyor

A screw conveyor system is displayed, complete with trough, housing, mounted bearings, inlets and outlets, and trough covers.

Screw conveyors are an excellent option for conveying bulk materials. In fact, screw conveyors are one of the oldest known types of mechanical conveyors, dating all the way back to ancient Greece!  However, there is a lot to know to select the right screw conveyor for your application. We will take a look at the […]

A Helpful Guide to Drag Chain Conveyors: How They Work and Their Key Applications

Drag Chain Conveyor by KWS

Drag chain conveyors are essential components of material handling systems, enabling the efficient and reliable transportation of bulk materials. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the inner workings of drag chain conveyors, discuss their advantages, examine their key applications across various industries, delve into design considerations, offer maintenance best practices, and highlight future trends. […]

IBT Tulsa Partners with KWS to Save Port of Catoosa Conveying Operations [Case Study]

Did you know that Tulsa’s Port of Catoosa is McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System’s (MKARNS) largest and most inland port?  Since its opening in 1971, over 82 million tons of agricultural products, fertilizer and industrial cargo have moved through the port in over 1000 barges each year.  What you don’t always see behind the scenes […]