Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 24 2019 | Page 10

Precision Dosing with Style If the Bulk Solids & Handling Industry Despite has a mantra, it would be “complete their accuracy” – this is particularly relevant for functionality, equipment such as Augers. These tools something was are increasingly expected to perform with missing. efficiency. The key ingredients boiled Over the past 20 years, Lancashire-based down to consistency and durability. Trantec Solids Handling have designed As a result, over the years with the On top of that, Trantec can deliver a fast and manufactured an extensive range development of Trantec’s M-series 24-hour turnaround for Augers. This of bespoke Augers which predominantly metering screw feeders (which means consistency, speed and customer handle bulk solids, fine powders, incorporated many quick-release and satisfaction is at the forefront. granules, flakes and pellets with easy-clean features), the demand for consistency and precision. high quality Augers was even higher. As a Over the years, Trantec has worked result, the decision was made to develop Several years ago, Trantec bought their Auger manufacturing capabilities to the Trantec’s own Auger manufacture. marketplace and now manufacture for Auger Screw Production, by embracing Since accuracy and precision dosing Pharmaceutical industry. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and are important in the production and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) as manufacturing process, Trantec have a means of manufacture. focused their Auger production at the hard to develop modern methods of Auger screws are increasingly expected to operate continually whilst receiving minimal maintenance. It is quite common for Augers to be subjected to adverse conditions, which ultimately cause them to need to replaced. Often, the replacement part must come from the original equipment manufacturer, who charges a premium fee for such a bespoke component. Trantec now offer its own bespoke Auger manufacturing service and specialise in supplying replacement parts for existing auger-screw based machinery such as Bulk Solids Filing or Dosing equipment. Food and Pharmaceutical machinery have their own requirement for a hygienic design. For this reason, the Auger screws need to be durable and have a long productive life. It was normal for Trantec to use Augers manufactured by others. 10 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk “Elite” end of the market. The result always needs to be 100% right, which is why having quality tools to hand is so important. This is something Trantec knows a lot about. Trantec’s investment in these “quality tools” such as computer- controlled machine, combined with modern design & manufacturing software has enabled Trantec to have unique knowledge of Auger production leading players in the Chemical, Food & As their firm commitment to the market and contribution Trantec continue to develop new Auger making facilities and methods. They have been successfully experimenting with multi start Augers at low feed rates. Moreover, Trantec is also the first company to use Triple start Augers which gives them a unique foothold in the Auger manufacturing market. methods. On top of that, this has also put them at the forefront of world-wide Auger manufacturer. Many of our clients require solutions that require high quality products. Trantec’s policy of continuous development pushes the boundaries of current engineering manufacture and produces Augers of better quality and finishing than ever before. Trantec’s advanced manufacturing techniques save costs and provide a quality product to the customer at a competitive price at a fraction of the OEM price. For more information about Trantec’s Augers and other products, please call 01282 777566. Visit our website www.augers-uk.com