What Are the Main Types of Bulk Material Handling Equipment? How to Choose Correctly?

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What Are the Main Types of Bulk Material Handling Equipment? How to Choose Correctly?

In the global maritime logistics system, over 30 million tons of dry bulk cargo are handled daily through ports - equivalent to processing 21,000 bags of cement or 1.5 railcar loads of iron ore powder every minute. Behind this staggering throughput lies the coordinated operation of precision industrial equipment - from ship unloading to stockpiling, from distribution to loading, each link relies on the precise coordination of specific types of equipment.

Bulk Material Handling Equipment in Ports


belt conveyor

As the core equipment for bulk material transportation, belt conveyors achieve continuous material conveying through belts. Their structure includes drive pulleys, bend pulleys, carrying idler sets, and high-strength Conveyor Belts, capable of horizontal or inclined (≤27°) transport operations. Modern standard models have broken the 15km single-machine conveying distance limitation.

Key Technical Parameters

Parameter Standard Range Special Model Capability
Belt Width 800-2400mm Pipe-type up to 3000mm
Belt Speed 1.6-5.0m/s Peak 6.5m/s
Capacity 500-12,000t/h 15,000t/h for iron ore
motor Power 22-5000kW 35% energy saving with PM motor

Maintenance Points

  • Daily inspection: Belt misalignment (allowable <5% of width), idler abnormal noise
  • Monthly maintenance: Pulley lagging thickness check (wear <30% original)
  • Annual overhaul: Replace steel cord reaching 500,000 cycles

Zoomry Belt Conveyor

Zoomry's ST5000 steel cord conveyor belt achieves 5000N/mm tensile strength. Combined with dynamic tension control system, enables 30km+ long-distance conveying. Fully enclosed chute design controls dust concentration below 5mg/m³, meeting EU CE environmental standards.


Crawler-Type Radial Stacker

Crawler-type radial stackers achieve precise material stacking through hydraulically-driven 3D motion system (horizontal telescoping + vertical luffing + 360° rotation). Zoomry's ZR220 model set a 28m stacking height record, improving yard utilization by 37%.

Core Performance Indicators

Item Parameter
Stacking Height 15-28m (depending on material angle of repose)
Slewing Radius 20-45m (ZR series largest model)
Travel Speed 5-30m/min (VFD adjustable)
Capacity 800-4000t/h (iron ore powder operation)

Operation & Maintenance

  • Lubrication: Slewing bearing greasing every 500 hours (Molykote G-4702)
  • Wire rope inspection: Replace immediately if diameter reduction >7%
  • Windproof measures: 8-point hydraulic anchoring resists 14-level typhoon

Zoomry Crawler-Type Radial Stacker

Zoomry's laser 3D scanning system achieves ±0.5m³ volume control accuracy. Twin-screw distributor reduces material segregation to 1.2%, improving stack regularity by 60% compared to traditional methods.


Mobile shiploader

Equipment Composition

Consists of travel mechanism, slewing platform, telescopic boom, and discharge chute, adaptable from Panamax (80,000DWT) to Capesize (400,000DWT) bulk carriers.

Key Parameter Comparison

Model ZRSL-30 ZRSL-45 ZRSL-60
Loading Rate 3000t/h 4500t/h 6000t/h
Boom Length 25m 32m 38m
Luffing Angle -12°~+18° -15°~+22° -18°~+25°
Tide Compensation ±20cm ±15cm ±10cm

Maintenance Standards

  • Hydraulic system: Oil temperature control 45-60℃ (alarm at 75℃)
  • Structure inspection: Annual magnetic particle testing (focus: boom hinge points)
  • Wire rope maintenance: Monthly diameter measurement (reject if reduced by 7%)

Zoomry Mobile Shiploader

Zoomry's modular design enables 72-hour rapid relocation. Three-stage spillage prevention device controls material loss below 0.1%. Equipment operates continuously for 120 hours without failure, maintaining stable 4300t/h efficiency.


truck unloader

Equipment Types

  • Side-tipping truck unloader: 3 minutes/truck (standard trucks)
  • Bottom-discharge truck unloader: 1500t/h (for dump trucks)
  • Screw-type truck unloader: Expert for sticky materials

Performance Parameters

Parameter ZRLS-TU1400 ZRLD-TU1800
Capacity 1000t/h 1800t/h
Lifting Height 6.2m 8.8m
Power 75kW 160kW
Cycle Time 4 minutes 2.5 minutes

Maintenance Focus

  • Hydraulic system: NAS Class 8 contamination control
  • Wear plates: HRC58-62 hardness check (replace at 30,000 hours)
  • Positioning accuracy: ±2mm/10m laser calibration

Zoomry Truck Unloader

Zoomry's bidirectional unloading design adapts to complex site layouts, controlling residual material below 0.3%. For iron ore operations, reduces truck dwell time by 65% compared to manual unloading, decreasing breakage rate from 0.8% to 0.2%.


Equipment Selection Decision Matrix

Consideration Belt Conveyor Telescopic Stacker Mobile Shiploader Truck Unloader
Initial Cost ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
Site Adaptability ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
Processing Efficiency ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
Environmental Requirements ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★☆☆☆
Labor Dependency ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

By systematically mastering equipment characteristics and selection logic, port operational efficiency can be significantly improved. As a global bulk material handling equipment manufacturer, Zoomry's product series are CE, EAC certified, successfully applied in 50+ countries, providing professional solutions from single machines to EPC turnkey projects. If you have any questions about What Are the Main Types of Bulk Material Handling Equipment? How to Choose Correctly?, please contact us:

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