Horizontal tube conveyors for flake ice

Horizontal tube conveyors for flake ice – Ø300. BEMA has manufactured 5 pcs. for a customer.

Screw conveyors for flake ice transport are most often manufactured in stainless steel.

See a similar case for screw conveyors for flake ice

What is the main design considerations of flake ice conveyors?

1. Flake ice is easy to transport in tubular conveyors. The material friction between the steel house and the material is low. This means that you can use gear boxes with relative high speed – up to app. 100 RPM
2. It is an acceptable solution to use intermediate bearings in the tube conveyors, and you can make them in a total length to app. 15 meter
3. Screw conveyor transport has a low power consumption compared to a blower solution. The screw conveyor transport is gentle towards the flake ice compared to a blower solution
4. The wear on a tube conveyor for flake ice almost nothing. The screw conveyor can last for decades, and you might only need to change a bearing after many years of use
5. A screw conveyor system for flake ice often have many outlets to different places in the production. BEMA has experience to manufacture suitable gate valves suitable for flake ice
6. All welding in a tube conveyor shall be 100% since flake ice is considered as food stuff medium

Screw conveyors for flake ice are often used to distribute the ice from a centralized flake ice machine to the different places in the production facilities. BEMA has experience to deliver screw conveyors and intermediate bins in order to fulfill demand of flake ice on the destination point.

What are the key points for the horizontal screw conveyors for this application?

• Manufacutred  with intermidite bearings to ensure a self carried screw rotor
• Bolted together in sections, both house and rotors for easy mounting on-site
• Delivered with special designed gate valves for flake ice
• The tube conveyors are manufactured in modules and easy to adapt to every location needed flake ice conveyors

FAQ for Horizontal Tube Conveyors for Flake Ice

1. What makes flake ice suitable for transport in tube screw conveyors?

Flake ice has low friction against the stainless‑steel housing, making it easy to move through tubular conveyors. This allows the use of high screw speeds up to approx. 100 RPM, ensuring efficient and stable transport without damaging the ice.

2. Why are screw conveyors preferred over blower systems for flake ice?

Screw conveyors offer low power consumption, gentle handling of the ice, and significantly less wear compared to blower systems. A well‑designed tube conveyor can operate for decades, with only occasional bearing replacement.

3. How long can a flake‑ice tube conveyor be, and what design features are important?

Tube conveyors can be built up to 15 meters in total length and may include intermediate bearings to support the screw rotor. They are typically delivered in modular sections for easy on‑site installation and adaptation to the production layout.

4. How does BEMA ensure hygienic and reliable operation for food‑grade flake ice?

All welding must be 100% tight, as flake ice is considered a food‑grade medium. BEMA also designs custom gate valves and intermediate bins to distribute ice from a central flake‑ice machine to multiple production points, ensuring reliable and hygienic operation.