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Mar 24 in Change Parts
Custom Feed Screws for Packaging Lines
Feed screws, also known as timing screws, feed worms, scrolls, or infeed screws, play a crucial yet often underappreciated role in packaging applications. These straightforward but essential devices ensure the seamless operation of production lines. They serve various functions, including timing, dividing, combining, turning, indexing, sensing, dwelling, leak detection, metering, inspection, and dead plate transfer. This versatility is achieved through designs such as multi-pitch, double screws, double threads, dwell shafts, splitters, grouped shafts, or a simple single screw.
Precision engineering for feed screws
At Supply Services, we specialise in custom-made feed screws and change parts tailored to your container control, timing, and sequencing needs. Using advanced software specifically designed for feed screw manufacturing, we can design and produce solutions for both existing and new applications with high precision on our rotary axis CNC machines.
Each feed screw requires a specialised design based on its application and the contours of the containers involved. Our computerised manufacturing system is dedicated to optimising feed screw production, designing custom pockets for efficient container handling. We create feed screws using your container samples or models, utilising our FARO scan arm and reverse engineering software to ensure precise measurements.
Material options for custom feed screws
We offer a wide range of engineering plastics and materials for our feed screws, including UHMWPE, Nylon, HDPE, and Acetal, as well as stainless steel shafts and timing attachments. This extensive selection allows us to meet your specific requirements for precision, durability, and customisation. Colour coding for identification is also possible. Standard colours are natural, black, blue and green.
Talk to us about your feed screw requirements
Our industry-leading expertise in feed screw design, combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing and CAD simulation, ensures superior pocket accuracy and smooth container flow. Our feed screws feature smooth, low-friction surfaces to help product flow and prevent scuffing on containers.
Contact Supply Services to discuss your feed screw needs and let us deliver the ideal solution for your unique requirements. Whether you need single or dual-side feed screws, we’re here to adapt to your specific container range.
