What is BS 4409-2 – Screw conveyors about?
BS 4409-2 is a British standard and a part of the BS 4409 series that discusses the specification for portable and mobile types of screw conveyors. Screw conveyors are used for conveying bulk material from almost any position (vertical, horizontal, or at an incline) and are one of the most reliable methods of conveyance.
BS 4409-2 specifies the requirements for the materials, dimensions, power provision and the stability and positioning of portable and mobile screw conveyors (augers) of the tubular type constructed of carbon steel and stainless steel in sizes from 100 mm to 250 mm nominal diameter.
Who is BS 4409-2 – Screw conveyors for?
BS 4409-2 on screw conveyors applies to:
- Manufacturer of conveyors machines
- Quality testing personnel
- Beacon engineers
Why should you use BS 4409-2 – Screw conveyors?
Screw conveyors are used for conveying bulk material from almost any position (vertical, horizontal, or at an incline) and are one of the most reliable methods of conveyance. The portable conveyor is a conveyor designed to be lifted and moved as a unit manually from one position to another. The mobile conveyor is a conveyor mounted on wheels, crawlers or pontoons.
BS 4409-2 ensures the stability of mobile screw conveyors as this goes under quality testing. The mobile screw conveyors are stable both longitudinally and laterally under travelling and operating conditions. BS 4409-2 provide you with materials in which the sheet steel components of portable and mobile screw conveyors are constructed of carbon steel complying with BS 1449-1 or stainless steel complying with BS 1449-2. Steel tubular shafts shall comply with BS 6323-1, BS 6323-3 or BS 6323-8. This helps you in the manufacturing of screw conveyors in a standardized manner.
BS 4409-2 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the process of manufacturing.
