Bulk conveyors are one of the many types of conveyor belt systems used to transport product from one place to another in factories. Bulk product moves on conveyors from one place to another. When the product gets to its final destination, workers offload it with fork lift machines. Many applications use bulk conveyors including chemical, food or waste treatment processing plants.

Use bulk overhead conveyors in food, manufacturing or automotive processing plants to get the product where it needs to go. Examine the following when choosing belt conveyors for bulk materials for your factory:

1. Buy bulk conveyor systems for your factory.

2. Refurbish used bulk handling conveyors and save.

3. Hire bulk shipment conveyor repair personnel to fix and maintain your system.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select bulk conveyor manufacturers offering new equipment

Look at the new equipment and compare prices. Ask about special features you need in your conveyor system. Many companies will build a conveyor system to your specifications. Ask about warranty and service after the sale. Compare features and make the best selection for your business.

I recommend: Olympia Conveyors sells portable bulk and dirt conveyors. Choose the options and accessories you need for your conveyor system. Hapman builds a conveyor system to your specifications. They provide a performance guarantee. Contact them for prices and a quote.

Find used bulk material conveyors and save

Start up costs for conveyor systems can be very high so alternative solutions make sense. Used and refurbished equipment can do the job effectively, so look at these options. If you do purchase used or refurbished equipment, purchase a service plan along with it to keep your used equipment running like new.

I recommend: Yankee Supply lists many conveyors they have in stock on their website but contact them about ones you do not see listed. You can order online or call with questions or for a quote. BE Equipment Conveyors sells new, used and reconditioned conveyors. They provide a list of current inventory on their webpage. Contact them for prices.

Choose a bulk conveyor specialist to repair your system

Conveyor systems have many parts that can wear out and cause a break down. Regular service helps reduce the stress of the continuous movement of the conveyor belt, so contact specialists to service your conveyor system and repair it when it does break down.

I recommend: Bulk Conveyor Specialist Inc sells conveyors and conveyor parts. Contact them for prices and a quote. Austin Mac Inc designs, fabricates and repairs bulk conveyors. Contact them for service, maintenance and repair of your conveyor system.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Find out if the company that sells you the bulk carrier conveyor will also install your conveyor system. Arrange for handling the installation, unless you have your own professionals to do that task.