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.
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“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