Flighter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002347",
  "term": "Flighter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The helical blade or screw section that wraps around the central shaft of an auger or screw conveyor. This component is responsible for moving bulk materials along the length of the conveyor's trough or tube as the shaft rotates. The pitch, diameter, and thickness of the flighter are specified based on the material being conveyed and the required transport rate.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flighter",
    "es": "flighter",
    "fr": "agitateur de moût"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flighter/"
}