Standard Screw Conveyor for Brewery Grain Handling

A standard screw conveyor is a mechanical device that uses a rotating helical screw inside a tube to lift bulk grain vertically from floor level to an elevated discharge point. In your brewery, it is typically positioned between the grain storage area and the mill hopper or mash tun inlet, automating the material transfer process and removing the need for manual grain shoveling. ZR BREW’s conveyor is designed to integrate into brewery auxiliary equipment layouts efficiently.

This brewery grain conveyor is engineered to handle all standard brewing and distilling grains, including pale malt, crystal malt, wheat, corn, barley, rye, oats, and sorghum. The screw diameter and pitch are selected based on the specific grain type and required throughput. Please provide your grain type and target transfer volume when requesting a quote so our engineering team can confirm the appropriate configuration.

Yes. We offer full customization for conveying height, screw diameter, hopper dimensions, and discharge outlet positioning. Whether you are installing the conveyor for a nano brewery setup or a large-scale commercial system, our engineering team will design the unit to align with your facility layout, vessel height, and production volume requirements. 2D/3D layout drawings are available upon request.

All parts that come into contact with the grain — including the screw flight, conveying tube interior, and inlet hopper — are fabricated from food-grade SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel. This material is chosen specifically for its corrosion resistance, durability in continuous operation, and ease of cleaning, ensuring full compliance with commercial food and beverage hygiene standards.

The screw assembly can be partially disassembled for deep cleaning and routine inspection. During daily operations, residual grain can be cleared by running the conveyor empty at the end of the transfer cycle. The smooth stainless steel interior minimizes grain residue buildup. Routine maintenance involves checking gear motor lubrication and inspecting screw flight wear — both of which are straightforward and require no specialized tools.