Bulk Material Handling Equipment
Equipment that deals with bulk handling aids in the control and transportation of large volumes of material either in bulk or loose form. In general the equipment is used to move loose parts from one area of the production floor to another. Drums and hoppers can also be used to funnel loose items so they can be easily manipulated or packaged. Bulk Material Handling Systems can also utilize conveyor belts for horizontal transportation and elevators for vertical transportation. Examples of bulk material handling equipment are:
- Conveyor belts
- Stackers– Similar to forklifts, stackers help to lift and stack heavy loads on the dock or in the warehouse.
- Reclaimers– These are large machines used to recover bulk materials from a stockpile.
- Bucket elevators– Also known as a grain leg. These elevators haul flowable bulk materials vertically.
- Grain elevators– This type of equipment is used to store and move grain and other similar materials throughout a production pathway.
- Hoppers– Hoppers are a container for bulk material such as grain, that tapers and discharges it’s materials at the bottom.
- Silos– A tower used to store grain and other materials such as coal, sawdust, woodchips, and food products.
Post time: Jan-31-2024