Cut-and-folded flight screw used for ribbon and blender mixing applications

We fabricate single-, double-, and paddle-style mixing screws for ribbon blenders, paddle mixers, and agitator troughs. Flights and paddles are CNC-cut, press-formed or helicoid-rolled, then fixtured and welded to precision-machined shafts. Final assemblies can be dynamically balanced, polished to sanitary standards when required, and delivered ready for drop-in installation.

Highlights

  • Single or concentric double-ribbon screws up to 60 in (1 520 mm) OD and 25 ft (7.6 m) long
  • Paddle or cut-&-folded flights for aggressive mixing / deagglomeration
  • Precise ribbon-to-wall clearances (≤ 0.25 in) for homogeneous blending
  • AWS D1.6 stainless & D1.1 carbon welding; optional ISO G6.3 dynamic balance
  • Food- and pharma-grade polish to ≤ 32 µin Ra with full material traceability
Criteria Spec Notes
Outside Diameter Range Min: 2 in, Max: 120 in Custom spacer arms support double-ribbon sets concentric to the drive shaft.
Ribbon / Paddle Length (single section) 40 ft Longer assemblies supplied in match-marked spools with flanged couplings.
Ribbon Flight Width Min: 0.125 in, Max: 24 in Widths selected for desired residence-time and shear characteristics.
Clearance to Trough Wall 0.25 in Standard build ≤ 0.25 in; tighter tolerances achievable for high-efficiency blenders.
Material & Finish Options 304 / 316L stainless – polished or bead-blast; A36 / 1045 carbon steel – epoxy-coated or galvanized; AR400 wear plate paddles; Nickel alloys (Hastelloy®, Inconel®) on request Electropolish and passivation available for pharmaceutical service.
Dynamic Balance Available upon request
Typical Lead Time Per request

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