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Poor flow, bridging and wear are design problems, not maintenance habits. We engineer hoppers, bins and transfer chutes that discharge predictably, protect against abrasion and allow clean maintenance. Moreover, proven flow rules (mass vs funnel flow) and friction data guide geometry. This page covers our bulk hoppers and chutes design capabilities.

Bulk hoppers

About Our Bulk Hoppers and Chutes

What we design

  • Storage hoppers, day/surge bins and feeders.

  • Transfer chutes and drop boxes; hood/skirt arrangements.

  • Diverters, gates and slides; inspection and blockage access.

  • Liner systems: AR, ceramic, rubber/UHMW.

  • Dust control hoods and spigots.

Engineering scope

  • Flow regime selection; outlet sizing; wall angles; live capacity.

  • Bridging/ratholing checks; trajectory/impact assessment; energy dissipation.

  • Liner selection/fastening for quick change-out.

  • Structural checks/FEA on supports, skirt lips and impact areas.

  • Access and guarding per relevant EN/ISO standards.

Deliverables

  • GA/layouts, details and BOMs; fabrication pack (DWG/DXF/PDF) + STEP.

  • Interface notes for instruments, gates, liners and dust collection.

  • Clear installation and service clearances. As a result, shutdowns are shorter.

Upgrades & retrofits

  • Flow fixes (outlet change, inserts, vibrators/air pads).

  • Spillage and dust reduction (chute geometry and skirting).

  • Wear-life improvements with modular liners.

  • Better access to current safety practice.

Contact us about bulk hoppers and chutes — reliable flow, controlled wear and ISO-compliant documentation.