Our conveyors are not limited to concrete manufacturers.
In fact, one of our customers needed a conveying solution for cheese transportation and handling. We designed a conveying system to fit without extreme changes to their current equipment setup.
Industries we serve include
- steel/metal production
- power/energy
- mining/minerals
- recycled materials
- and, of course, cement
To meet the needs of our customers, we design and supply a large variety of conveyor options. However, some have more benefits over others. Below you’ll find a compare and contrast list to help you understand what is best for the material your plant is handling.
Conveyor Comparisons
Trough Conveyors
Advantages
- Commonly available
- Familiar design
- Lower cost per foot
- Handles a wide range of material types and sizes
Disadvantages
- Limited incline angle of 18 degrees or less
- Requires more linear space
- Requires more structural steel supports
- Requires more mechanical components
- Requires more horsepower
- Requires more maintenance
Sidewall, Flexwall and Boxwall Conveyors
Advantages
- Flexible configurations
- Can convey at any angle from 0 degrees to 90 degrees
- Requires less space than a trough conveyor with the same lift
- Less horsepower than other conveyors with the same material lift
- Requires fewer mechanical components than other conveyors
- Lower cost per conveyed ton of material
- Lower capital cost for high-lift systems
- Conveys material of varying sizes
- Conveys wet, sticky materials without loss of capacity
Disadvantages
- Less capacity than similar sized trough belts
- Material carryback must be considered
- Susceptible to belt damage if not maintained
- Larger pulley diameters typically required
High Angle Conveyors (HAC)/Sandwich Conveyors
Advantages
- Can be used at steep angles
- Carryback material easily controlled
Disadvantages
- Cannot handle large lumps in the material
- Cannot handle a large variance of material size
- Requires more structural steel supports than trough conveyors
- Uses complicated mechanical components
- More moving components than trough conveyors
Whether you need to transport small, lightweight parts or bulk materials we can design a solution. Tell us your needs, and we’ll get started.
