A screw feeder is a piece of equipment that, as mentioned, meters bulk material from a source and into the next process. It is generally placed at the starting point of a process. Depending on what is being metered and other factors such as the space available, a screw feeder can be set up at an incline, or horizontally.
Screw feeders come in different lengths, sizes, configurations, and are made from different materials depending on the nature of the product you want to handle. Selecting the right screw feeder for your industry is important for an efficient and safest process.