What Add-Ons Can Improve Your Conveyor or Stacking System?
What Add-Ons Can Improve Your Conveyor or Stacking System?
If you're operating a bulk material handling system, the right conveyor accessories can make all the difference. From regulating material flow to removing contaminants, these add-ons help you optimize throughput, reduce downtime, and protect your equipment.
This guide highlights the most effective conveyor system accessories available from Iron City Supply, including integrated hopper-feeder units, belt trippers, conveyor covers, and cross belt magnets.
Start with the Right Base
Your base conveyor system sets the stage for everything else. Iron City Supply offers modular, OEM-grade conveyors built for rugged performance and easy expansion:
- Radial Stackers: Pivoting conveyors that build large stockpiles with minimal labor. Available in truss or channel frame designs.
- Jump, Transfer & Grasshopper Conveyors: Portable conveyors that bridge gaps, redirect flow, or feed stackers.
- Overland & Load-Out Conveyors: Long-distance transport and high-speed discharge for frac sand, coal, and more.
- Custom Configurations: Need a specific belt width, discharge height, or frame type? We build to spec.
Once your base is in place, it’s time to optimize with add-ons.
What Add-Ons Can Improve a Conveyor System?
1. Hopper & Bin Belt Feeder Combo
What is it? An integrated unit that regulates material flow from bins, trucks, or loaders and delivers a consistent feed rate to downstream conveyors.
Benefits:
- Prevents surge loading
- Improves discharge control
- Reduces belt wear and spillage
- Enhances system efficiency
Applications: Aggregates, Coal, Sand, Grain, Recyclables
2. Belt Trippers
What does a belt tripper do? Creates multiple discharge points along a single conveyor, allowing material to be diverted into various bins or stockpiles.
Advantages:
- Reduces need for multiple conveyors
- Enables flexible discharge zones
- Available in manual or motorized models
Use cases: Multi-bin loading, Stockpile distribution, Process line flexibility
3. Conveyor Covers
Why use conveyor covers? Protect your material from weather and reduce dust emissions, improving safety and environmental compliance.
Benefits:
- Shields against rain, snow, and wind
- Minimizes airborne dust
- Enhances material integrity
Ideal for: Outdoor operations, Agricultural sites, Dust-sensitive materials
4. Cross Belt Magnets
What is a cross belt magnet? A self-cleaning magnetic separator mounted above a conveyor. It removes ferrous metals from the material stream without interrupting flow.
Benefits:
- Prevents belt damage and backups
- Improves material purity
- Reduces wear on crushers and screens
- Enhances safety and compliance
Applications: Recycling and scrap yards, Mineral processing, Coal and aggregate plants, Industrial waste handling, Feedstock purification
Summary: High-Impact Conveyor Add-Ons
| Add-On | Function | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper & Bin Belt Feeder | Regulates flow and ensures steady feed | Aggregates, coal, grain, recyclables |
| Belt Tripper | Enables multiple discharge points | Multi-bin loading, stockpile control |
| Conveyor Cover | Protects material and reduces dust | Outdoor sites, sensitive materials |
| Cross Belt Magnet | Removes ferrous metals from flow | Recycling, mineral processing, safety |