{"id":1033,"date":"2023-11-23T10:17:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T10:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/?page_id=1033"},"modified":"2026-11-01T06:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T06:47:14","slug":"ribbon-flighting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/ribbon-flighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Volo a nastro"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1033\" class=\"elementor elementor-1033\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db489e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6db489e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa7a7d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa7a7d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb76f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb76f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ribbon Flighting<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b496da2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b496da2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Custom ribbon screw flights for augers, mixers and screw conveyors. Designed for equipment requiring open ribbon configurations, with dimensions and materials reviewed according to your technical drawings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8233a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f8233a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408b671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"408b671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cf9151eec8db2c9e114f9ec0137d80dd.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1068\" alt=\"ribbon flighting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cf9151eec8db2c9e114f9ec0137d80dd.jpg 640w, https:\/\/steelflights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cf9151eec8db2c9e114f9ec0137d80dd-300x122.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b377527 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b377527\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46b954 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b46b954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Ribbon Flighting?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792178f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"792178f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ribbon flighting is a type of screw flight formed into an open helical ribbon, typically with a larger inner diameter and a narrower flight width than conventional full-width screw flights.<\/p><p>In shafted ribbon screw assemblies, the ribbon is supported by connecting arms or posts, leaving an open space between the inner edge of the flight and the central shaft.<\/p><p>This configuration is used in selected conveying and mixing applications, particularly where material buildup around conventional screw flights is a concern. The appropriate design depends on material properties, equipment geometry and operating conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-794eaad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"794eaad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-951d08b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"951d08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applications of Ribbon Flighting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eaa989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1eaa989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Steel Flights - Ribbon Flighting Applications *\/\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  color: #252525;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications *,\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications *::before,\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications *::after {\r\n  box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications .sf-table-wrap {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  overflow-x: auto;\r\n  border: 1px solid #e3e8ed;\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications table {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  border-collapse: collapse;\r\n  border-spacing: 0;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  table-layout: fixed;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications th {\r\n  background: #1769a3;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  font-size: 17px;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  line-height: 1.5;\r\n  text-align: left;\r\n  padding: 18px 22px;\r\n  border: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications td {\r\n  font-size: 16px;\r\n  line-height: 1.65;\r\n  color: #454545;\r\n  padding: 17px 22px;\r\n  border: none;\r\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e7ebef;\r\n  vertical-align: middle;\r\n  overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\r\n  background: #f5f8fb;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {\r\n  background: #ffffff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications tbody tr:last-child td {\r\n  border-bottom: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications tbody tr:hover {\r\n  background: #eef5fa;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications th:first-child,\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications td:first-child {\r\n  width: 38%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-applications td:first-child {\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  color: #25384a;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .sf-ribbon-applications th {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    padding: 14px 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sf-ribbon-applications td {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.55;\r\n    padding: 14px 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sf-ribbon-applications th:first-child,\r\n  .sf-ribbon-applications td:first-child {\r\n    width: 42%;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sf-ribbon-applications\"\r\n         aria-label=\"Ribbon Flighting Applications\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"sf-table-wrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">Application<\/th>\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">Equipment \/ Use<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Ribbon Screw Conveyors<\/td>\r\n          <td>\r\n            Screw conveying equipment designed\r\n            for handling sticky or difficult-flowing\r\n            bulk materials.\r\n          <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Industrial Mixers<\/td>\r\n          <td>\r\n            Industrial mixing and agitation\r\n            equipment using ribbon-type\r\n            screw configurations.\r\n          <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Powder Blending Equipment<\/td>\r\n          <td>\r\n            Powder mixing and blending\r\n            systems requiring suitable\r\n            ribbon flight geometry.\r\n          <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Paste &amp; Slurry Handling<\/td>\r\n          <td>\r\n            Material handling equipment\r\n            designed for paste-like and\r\n            slurry materials.\r\n          <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Chemical Processing Equipment<\/td>\r\n          <td>\r\n            Screw conveying and mixing\r\n            equipment used in selected\r\n            chemical processing applications.\r\n          <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-845ace5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"845ace5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71308e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71308e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ribbon vs. Sectional vs. Shaftless Flighting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012d3f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"012d3f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Steel Flights - Flighting Comparison Table *\/\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  color: #252525;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison *,\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison *::before,\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison *::after {\r\n  box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison .sf-table-wrap {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  overflow-x: auto;\r\n  border: 1px solid #e3e8ed;\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison table {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  min-width: 760px;\r\n  border-collapse: collapse;\r\n  border-spacing: 0;\r\n  table-layout: fixed;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison th {\r\n  background: #1769a3;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  font-size: 16px;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  line-height: 1.5;\r\n  text-align: left;\r\n  padding: 18px 20px;\r\n  border: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison th:first-child {\r\n  width: 19%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison th:not(:first-child) {\r\n  width: 27%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison th a,\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison th a:visited {\r\n  color: 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#eef5fa;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-comparison tbody tr:last-child td {\r\n  border-bottom: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile: horizontal scrolling *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .sf-ribbon-comparison table {\r\n    min-width: 680px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sf-ribbon-comparison th {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    padding: 14px 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sf-ribbon-comparison td {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    padding: 14px 12px;\r\n    line-height: 1.55;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sf-ribbon-comparison\"\r\n         aria-label=\"Ribbon Sectional and Shaftless Flighting Comparison\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"sf-table-wrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">\r\n            Ribbon Flighting\r\n          <\/th>\r\n\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/sectional-flights\/\">\r\n              Sectional Flights\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/th>\r\n\r\n          <th scope=\"col\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/shaftless-spirals\/\">\r\n              Shaftless Spirals\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n\r\n      <tbody>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Main Feature<\/td>\r\n          <td>Open ribbon profile<\/td>\r\n          <td>Individual flight segments<\/td>\r\n          <td>No continuous centre shaft<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Typical Structure<\/td>\r\n          <td>Narrow helical band<\/td>\r\n          <td>Full-width pressed segments<\/td>\r\n          <td>Self-supporting spiral<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Centre Shaft<\/td>\r\n          <td>Often supported by a shaft<\/td>\r\n          <td>Can be mounted on a shaft<\/td>\r\n          <td>No continuous centre shaft<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Design Focus<\/td>\r\n          <td>Open geometry and mixing<\/td>\r\n          <td>Custom segment dimensions<\/td>\r\n          <td>Shaftless conveying<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Common Selection<\/td>\r\n          <td>Specialised conveying and mixing<\/td>\r\n          <td>Custom auger construction<\/td>\r\n          <td>Sludge and difficult materials<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44332da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44332da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8e94d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef8e94d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d7a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"14d7a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Steel Flights - Ribbon Flighting FAQ *\/\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  color: #252525;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq *,\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq *::before,\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq *::after {\r\n  box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq details {\r\n  border: 1px solid #e3e8ed;\r\n  border-radius: 8px;\r\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  background: #ffffff;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sf-ribbon-faq summary {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  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Flighting FAQs\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 1 -->\r\n  <details open>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      What is ribbon flighting?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon flighting is a type of screw flight\r\n        formed into an open helical ribbon. It\r\n        typically has a larger inner diameter and\r\n        a narrower flight width than conventional\r\n        full-width screw flights.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        In shafted ribbon screw assemblies, the\r\n        ribbon is connected to the central shaft\r\n        through supporting arms or posts, leaving\r\n        an open space between the ribbon and shaft.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 2 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      What is the difference between ribbon\r\n      and sectional flighting?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon flighting is defined by its open\r\n        helical ribbon geometry, while sectional\r\n        flighting is generally manufactured from\r\n        individual formed flight segments.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon flights are commonly used in\r\n        specialised conveying and mixing equipment.\r\n        Sectional flights are often used for custom\r\n        auger and screw conveyor construction.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Learn more about our\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/sectional-flights\/\">\r\n          Sectional Flights\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        and their manufacturing characteristics.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 3 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      What are ribbon screw flights used for?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon screw flights are used in selected\r\n        screw conveying, mixing and blending\r\n        applications.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Typical equipment includes industrial\r\n        mixers, ribbon screw conveyors, powder\r\n        blending systems and material handling\r\n        equipment designed for certain sticky\r\n        or difficult-flowing materials.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Suitability depends on the material\r\n        characteristics, equipment configuration\r\n        and operating conditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 4 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      Can ribbon flighting be manufactured\r\n      to custom dimensions?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Custom ribbon flighting requirements can\r\n        be reviewed according to customer drawings\r\n        and equipment specifications.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Important dimensions include outside\r\n        diameter (OD), inside diameter (ID),\r\n        ribbon width, pitch, flight thickness\r\n        and overall length.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Manufacturing feasibility depends on\r\n        the required geometry, material and\r\n        available production capabilities.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 5 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      What materials are available\r\n      for ribbon flighting?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon flighting can be manufactured\r\n        using different steel materials,\r\n        including carbon steel, stainless steel\r\n        and selected wear-resistant steels,\r\n        depending on the application.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Material selection should consider\r\n        mechanical loading, corrosion,\r\n        abrasion and the properties of\r\n        the conveyed material.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Please provide your preferred material\r\n        grade when requesting a quotation.\r\n        Material availability and manufacturing\r\n        suitability will be confirmed during\r\n        technical review.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 6 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      Is ribbon flighting suitable\r\n      for sticky materials?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        Ribbon flighting may be suitable for\r\n        certain sticky, cohesive or\r\n        difficult-flowing materials.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        The open ribbon configuration provides\r\n        space between the flight and the central\r\n        shaft, which may help reduce material\r\n        accumulation in appropriately designed\r\n        equipment.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Actual performance depends on material\r\n        moisture, viscosity, conveyor geometry,\r\n        rotational speed and operating conditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ 7 -->\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>\r\n      What information is required for\r\n      a ribbon flighting quotation?\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"sf-faq-answer\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        To help us evaluate your custom ribbon\r\n        flighting requirements, please provide\r\n        the following information:\r\n      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Designed for equipment requiring open ribbon configurations, with dimensions and materials reviewed according to your technical drawings. What is Ribbon Flighting? Ribbon flighting is a type of screw flight formed into an open helical ribbon, typically with a larger inner diameter and a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1033","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1033"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1653,"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033\/revisions\/1653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/steelflights.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}