Timing screw for conveyor systems

Purchasing conventional timing screws presents design engineers and buyers with considerable challenges. The costs are high, the delivery times are long and the high weight has a direct influence on the performance and design of other system components. In addition, the screws wear out quickly in some applications.

• Heavy weight: complex assembly and delayed format changes have a direct impact on system performance.
• Expensive procurement: significant material loss and setup effort lead to high purchasing costs for machined timing screws.
• Long delivery times: machined screws have long lead times. A spontaneous need for replacement quickly results in costly system downtime.
• High wear: depending on the product, the screws wear out several times a year.

Industrial 3D printing specifically solves the weak points of conventional screws. The timing screws from additive manufacturing combine high cost-efficiency with maximum reliability when transporting, rotating and timing containers.

• Abrasion-resistant flanks: wear-resistant iglidur plastics ensure a long service life.
• Ergonomic lightweight construction: the low dead weight facilitates format changes and improves machine dynamics.
• Fast availability: tool-free production guarantees short delivery times, even for spare parts and small series.