Bulk Material Handling Conveyors

The main function of a bulk material handling system is to continuously transport and supply bulk materials to units in processing plants, In a typical bulk material handling system, raw materials (such as bulk solids and powders) are received from trucks, ships or trains. Then they are unloaded to a yard or storage facility, often using a conveyor system. The materials are usually stored in stockpiles, The term 'bulk material handling' generally refers to the engineering involved in designing mechanical equipment to handle and process bulk materials. Bulk powders, granules, flakes or pellets are supplied and delivered in a variety of different containers, A conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. Conveyors are especially useful in applications involving the transport of heavy or bulky materials