ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder is a specialized equipment developed to address core pain points in global bulk material handling scenarios, such as "limited lifting capacity of feeding equipment, low-ceilinged operating spaces, and easy material scattering". It efficiently connects front-end small and medium-sized feeding equipment (wheel loaders, small excavators, grab cranes) with back-end processing equipment such as belt conveyors, telescopic stackers, truck unloaders, and mobile ship loaders, providing an integrated bulk material handling solution featuring "low-height adaptation + wide-range feeding + controllable conveying".

With "low feed height" as its core design concept, the Low Feed Hopper Feeder balances efficient feeding performance and space adaptability: the hopper capacity ranges from 7–12 m³ in the horizontal stacking state, with a maximum handling capacity of up to 800 tons per hour (TPH). It is equipped with a 20–28 m hydraulically adjustable tilting arm, capable of stably handling various bulk materials such as aggregates, ores, biomass (wood chips, straw), and coal with a particle size of ≤200 mm. Its unique wide feed inlet and rear feeding structure perfectly adapts to low-ceilinged operating spaces and small/medium-sized feeding equipment, enabling the feeding process without additional material lifting devices. This completely solves the problems of "difficult feeding and large space occupation" of traditional high-hopper equipment, making it a core bulk material handling equipment for low-feed scenarios such as underground mines, low-ceilinged workshops, and small/medium-sized material yards.

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How Does the Low Feed Hopper Feeder Solve Low-Height Feeding Challenges?

The design of ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder revolves around three core goals: "low-height adaptation, high feeding efficiency, and low material loss". Both the equipment structure and functional system have been deeply optimized for low-feed scenarios to ensure stable and efficient operation in limited spaces.

The low feed height design fundamentally solves the problem of insufficient lifting capacity of small and medium-sized feeding equipment. The minimum height of the equipment's feed inlet can directly adapt to the discharge height of 20–30 ton class small/medium-sized wheel loaders, eliminating the need for additional material lifting equipment. This not only reduces equipment investment costs but also simplifies operation links. At the same time, its overall height is more than 30% lower than that of traditional hopper feeders, allowing normal operation even in low-ceilinged environments with a clear height of 2.5 m (e.g., underground mine roadways, workshops with limited ceiling height) without the need to modify the operating site.

The hopper adopts a dual-design scheme of "wide feed inlet + rear feeding". The width of the feed inlet is 3.5–4.2 m, adapted to the hopper capacity, which greatly expands the feeding coverage area. Small and medium-sized feeding equipment can complete discharging without precise alignment, effectively reducing the time spent on equipment alignment. The rear feeding structure is more in line with the needs of site layout: the equipment can be placed directly close to material piles or feeding points, shortening the movement distance of feeding equipment. At the same time, it avoids material scattering during the "turning and discharging" process, increasing the material utilization rate by more than 15%.

The equipment is equipped with a controllable feeding system to ensure uniform and stable material output. The feeding belt is a 1,200 mm wide EP 500 type 3-layer structure, composed of a 5 mm base belt and a 1.5 mm wear-resistant layer. The system is also equipped with a variable frequency drive (VSD), which can realize stepless speed regulation of 0–800 TPH. The feeding speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the actual handling capacity of back-end belt conveyors and telescopic stackers, avoiding material blockage caused by excessive feeding speed and preventing capacity waste caused by too slow feeding speed. The height-adjustable side skirts on both sides of the belt further reduce material scattering during conveying, lowering the workload of on-site cleaning.

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Technical Parameters of Low Feed Hopper Feeder for Aggregate Handling

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Where Are Low Feed Hopper Feeders Used for Rear Loading Applications?

With the characteristics of "low-height adaptation, wide feeding range, and multi-material compatibility", ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder has served customers in more than 50 countries and regions around the world.

Small and Medium-Sized Quarries

Quarries mostly use 20–30 ton class wheel loaders and small excavators for feeding operations. Traditional high-hopper equipment often requires additional elevators to complete feeding, which increases costs and prolongs the operation process. The 1.2–1.5 m low feed height of ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder can be directly connected to such small/medium-sized feeding equipment in aggregate quarries. Combined with the wide feed inlet design, loaders can discharge without precise alignment; the 20–28 m tilting arm can directly convey aggregates to belt conveyors or telescopic stackers, realizing seamless connection of "feeding - conveying - stacking".

Low-Ceilinged Operation Areas in Ports

Some areas of ports, such as old terminals and indoor warehouses, have limited ceiling height, making it difficult to install traditional high-hopper equipment. ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder has a low overall height and can operate normally in environments with a clear height of 2.5 m; the rear feeding structure allows the equipment to be placed close to the edge of the terminal. Equipped with a 20–28 m tilting arm, it can directly convey materials such as coal and cement clinker to mobile ship loaders or truck unloaders, meeting loading and unloading needs without site modification.

Biomass Yards

Small grab cranes or loaders are commonly used for feeding in biomass and woodchip yards. Biomass materials (wood chips, straw) are loose and easy to scatter, and excessive compression and crushing should be avoided. The low feed height of ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder can reduce the impact of falling materials, preventing biomass crushing; a material agitator can be added to avoid material agglomeration; the optional herringbone pattern belt can improve the stability of biomass during conveying, ensuring uniform feeding at a handling capacity of 800 TPH.

Underground Mines

Roadways in underground mines usually have a clear height of only 2.5–3 m, making it impossible for traditional feeding equipment to enter for operation. The low-height design of ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder allows direct installation in underground mine roadways. The 7–12 m³ hopper capacity can temporarily store ores (particle size ≤200 mm) crushed in mines. The 20 m tilting arm conveys materials to underground belt conveyors, reducing the number of round trips of loaders in roadways, lowering safety risks and reducing fuel consumption.

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Why Choose a Low Feed Hopper Feeder Over Traditional High-Hopper Equipment?

Multi-Dimensional Customization

ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder supports multi-dimensional customized configurations: For high-wear materials such as ores, the hopper inner lining can be 6 mm hardened steel or 15 mm ULF wear-resistant material; for biomass materials, a dedicated agitator and herringbone belt can be added; if the operation scenario has high requirements for dust control, a canvas or galvanized dust cover can be added to the tilting arm. At the same time, the equipment supports fine adjustment of the feed height to adapt to different models of small/medium-sized feeding equipment.

Multi-Equipment Collaboration

ZOOMRY has a complete bulk material handling equipment matrix, covering belt conveyors, telescopic stackers, mobile ship loaders and other products. The Low Feed Hopper Feeder has reserved linkage interfaces with the full range of products during the design stage, including mechanical adaptation structures and communication interlocking devices. If customers purchase multiple types of equipment at the same time, they can directly realize synchronous start and stop of "feeding - conveying - stacking/loading" after delivery, with the feeding speed and conveying speed dynamically matched through preset parameters.

Lower Costs

Relying on a complete domestic supply chain system, ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder has significant advantages in cost control. The equipment can be disassembled and loaded into 40-foot high-cube containers, or transported by ro-ro shipping, reducing global transportation costs. Through cooperation with local logistics providers in major markets such as Asia, Europe, and the Americas, "72-hour spare parts delivery" can be realized; the 24/7 online remote diagnosis team can quickly locate equipment faults, and combined with the collaboration of local engineers, the equipment downtime can be controlled within 48 hours.

Easy Maintenance

ZOOMRY Low Feed Hopper Feeder adopts a modular design: the power unit, feeding system, and tilting arm can be disassembled independently. Daily maintenance (such as belt replacement and motor maintenance) does not require overall disassembly of the equipment. The control panel integrates multi-language interfaces including Chinese, English, Spanish, and Russian. A detailed maintenance manual is provided, allowing the customer team to independently complete basic maintenance work such as belt tension adjustment, lubricating oil addition, and hopper cleaning.

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Customer Support and Service Guarantee

To ensure the efficient operation of the Low Feed Hopper Feeder, ZOOMRY has built a full-process support system from selection to after-sales around customer needs.

In the selection consultation stage, customers only need to provide information such as the operation scenario, feeding equipment model, and handling capacity requirements. ZOOMRY's technical team will formulate a customized selection plan through "material characteristic analysis + site space simulation", covering hopper capacity selection, recommendation of customized components, and equipment placement planning.

In the installation and training support link, a detailed installation manual is attached when the equipment is shipped; the technical team provides 24-hour remote installation guidance services, and can answer questions during the installation process in real time through video calls. If customers have needs, engineers can also be dispatched to the site to assist in installation and commissioning. At the same time, 1–2 days of on-site training will be provided for operators, covering equipment operation specifications, parameter adjustment methods, and emergency handling procedures.

In terms of after-sales operation and maintenance guarantee, the equipment is equipped with an IP65-grade control panel that supports real-time data transmission. The technical team can remotely view the equipment operation parameters 24 hours a day. 80% of common faults (such as motor overload and belt deviation) can be solved through remote guidance; common spare parts (such as belts, drive motors, and hopper linings) are pre-stored by local logistics providers and can be delivered within 72 hours. After the equipment is put into operation, ZOOMRY will conduct regular return visits at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to provide professional maintenance suggestions.

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