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Measure bulk density and describe particle size, moisture, temperature, abrasiveness and flowability.
APPLICATION GUIDE / CONVEYING & MATERIAL HANDLING
Understand the material.
Then engineer the movement.
Bulk material handling connects receiving, storage, processing and discharge. The right conveyor is selected around the material and the complete route—not capacity alone.
Plan your conveying routeRoute & transfers
Record horizontal run, vertical lift, feed points, discharge points and available installation space.
Containment & recovery
Consider dust generation, product loss, air separation and safe cleaning as part of the system.
Duty & integration
Define average and peak throughput, operating hours, upstream feed and downstream receiving capacity.
Which conveyor belongs in your process?
| Equipment | Typical planning role | What to review |
|---|---|---|
| Belt conveyors ↗ | Continuous transfer along horizontal or suitable inclined routes | Material loading, belt selection, incline, dust and spillage |
| Screw conveyors ↗ | Compact enclosed transfer and application-specific feeding | Flowability, trough loading, wear, compaction and inclination |
| Redler / drag-chain conveyors ↗ | Enclosed movement between plant feed and discharge points | Chain pull, wear liners, casing fill and outlet arrangement |
| Bucket elevators ↗ | Vertical transfer between receiving, storage and process levels | Discharge method, bucket selection, headroom and dust hazards |
| Pneumatic conveyors ↗ | Air-powered transfer of suitable materials through pipework | Airflow, pressure loss, bends, separation and product sensitivity |
| Rotor lifts ↗ | Specialised material lifting subject to application review | Material profile, feed arrangement, lift duty and plant interfaces |
What does bulk flow mean?
Mass flow describes how many tonnes move each hour. Volumetric flow describes the space that material occupies each hour. For example, 30 t/h at a bulk density of 650 kg/m³ equals approximately 46.2 m³/h. This conversion is a starting point; it does not determine machine size or available capacity.
Redler conveyor or drag-chain conveyor?
Redler is a commonly used term for enclosed drag-chain conveying. When specifying a system, describe the material, route, inlet and discharge requirements so the engineering team can confirm the appropriate chain and casing arrangement.
Looking for a roller conveyor or roller lift?
Please describe whether you need to move discrete loads or loose bulk material. These enquiries should be distinguished from the rotor lift listed in the Ferro Oiltek conveying portfolio. Share the actual product and lifting task so the team can confirm equipment availability and suitability.
Mechanical or pneumatic conveying?
Compare the entire route, not only the conveyor. Mechanical options require review of material contact, supports and transfer points. Pneumatic systems also require airflow, pressure, bends and separation to be engineered together. Material testing may be needed before final selection.