Feedscrews
Feedscrews (often referred to as timing screws) can be engineered to handle a wide variety of applications for container handling:
- Combine
- Divide
- Rotate
- Collate
- Dwell
- Denest
- Registration
- Meter
Carleton Helical Technologies uses custom CAD/CAM software specifically designed for the manufacturing of Feedscrews. Existing and new applications can be easily designed and manufactured to CNC accuracy.
Every Feedscrew requires special engineering based on changes of length and pitch. The product is handled according to the application type of screw. We create your custom HP Feedscrews with your exact product samples.
Carleton has developed a proprietary computerized manufacturing system, devoted specifically to Feedscrew manufacturing. This system accurately designs a custom pocket for the optimum handling of your product.
Feedscrew material comes in a range of colors and can be made of Delrin, HDPE, UHMW, aluminum, metallic stainless steel and various other materials upon request.
Feedscrew Drives
A single sided or dual sided Feedscrew (timing screw) Drives can be powered or syncro-connected to your equipment to create an effortlessly flowing production line. A Feedscrew Drive's primary job is to orient containers for downstream applications.
The no-hassle Digital Quick-Change Block eliminates tedious recalibration of change parts. Digital horizontal and incremental vertical adjustments are featured on our Quick-Change Blocks and save you time and money. Single arc or Dual arc Feedscrew Drives are designed to adapt to a specific range of containers.
Applications for:
- Timing
- Divide/Combine
- Turning
- Indexing
- Sensing
- Dwelling
- Leak detection
- Meter
- Dead Plate Transfer
- Inspection