Agricultural sweep Augers
The agricultural sweep augers are designed to completely empty the bottom of flat silos or warehouses that store cereals, seed or pulses.
The Agricultural Sweep Augers are manufactured with a modular construction from sheet metal which encloses an appropriately sized steel screw. Standard intermediate lengths of 1500mm, 2000mm & 3000mm are available, but other lengths can be manufactured upon request.
Key Points
Sweep augers rotate around a singular point, such as the centre of a silo, the inlet for the auger is normally found at the centre of the silo. The augers allow for the product to be completely emptied from the silo.
The main components included are:
- Drive end with gear motor
- Discharge hopper
- Slip ring manifold
- Helical Screw
- Screw support casing
- Tail end with oscillating feet or wheel advancement.
Accessories
The agricultural sweep augers have a range of accessories available including:
- Hoppers for central discharge. Various types of hoppers, normally with a rectangular section, that can be equipped with manual or motorised rack damper can be provided to discharge product below the drive end.
- Hoppers for lateral discharge. Various types of hoppers, normally with a rectangular section, that can be equipped with manual or motorised rack damper can be provided to discharge product in intermediate positions.
- Stainless Steel structure as an option
- Galvanised or powder-coated options available.
Images
Contact us today to discuss your Storage requirements
Call us on +61 483 957 666 or email sales@perryengineering.com.au
How To Drive Down Your Grain Drying Costs
Grain drying is an expensive process. Key components of that cost are the manpower and fuel to run the dryer. Both of those costs can be significantly reduced by installing Grain Sentry. What is Grain Sentry? Grain Sentry is the automatic dryer control system from...
PERRY DURING COVID-19
Managing Director, David Perry, said “It is imperative that our British farmers are able to continue to support this country through these uncertain times, as a company we aim to support them every way we can with the help of our trusted dealer network. From new...
TRENCH AND MECHANICAL INTAKE PITS: SELECTING THE CORRECT INTAKE CONFIGURATION FOR YOUR FACILITY
When considering which type of mechanical intake system to use, the first thing to consider is the type of products to be handled. If the products are all free flowing such as cereals, then a chain and flight conveyor system will...