Here are some common questions we get asked.

Bulk material handling is a crucial process in various industries, including manufacturing and mining. It involves the design of equipment and structures to move and process dry, granular, powdery, or lumpy materials such as minerals, ores, coal, grains, sand, and more. The handling method depends on the material’s characteristics like density, size, form, and moisture content​.

Belt trippers allow for material discharge at multiple points along a conveyor, enhancing flexibility in material distribution. Stacker/reclaimer machines are used for efficient storage and retrieval of materials in stockpiles, combining stacking and reclaiming functions for operational flexibility .

The design of bulk material handling systems is influenced by the characteristics of the material to be handled, such as density, particle size, form (e.g., powder, flake, pellet), moisture content, and material properties like abrasiveness, flammability, and toxicity. The system design also considers the operational environment, including space limitations, material flow requirements, and safety standards.

Steep incline conveyors, also known as pocket belt conveyors, are designed to convey materials at steep angles, up to 90 degrees. Unlike standard conveyors, they use corrugated sidewalls and cleats to create pockets that hold material in place during vertical transport, preventing fallback. This design allows steep incline conveyors to replace multiple pieces of equipment and minimize transfer points, making them suitable for facilities with limited space.

Bucket elevators are chosen for high-capacity vertical conveying and can operate at higher throughputs than steep incline conveyors. They consist of multiple buckets attached to a belt or chain, moving material from a lower level to a higher discharge point. The enclosed casing of bucket elevators minimizes material spillage and dust, making them efficient and clean options for vertical transport of bulk materials.