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Bulk Materials & Resource Processing

Engineering support for conveyors, screens, hoppers, and bulk processing systems for demanding environments.

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Engineering for Demanding Processing Environments

ATLUS supports bulk materials and resource processing operations across recycling, aggregates, quarrying, mining & other materials handling industries.

Our designs reflect how materials behave and equipment wears while allowing for safe access and realistic installation. This grounded approach suits assets expected to work continuously in demanding site conditions.

A large yellow JCB front loader with a mechanical arm blends materials into a green recycling container at an outdoor industrial site, with a clear blue sky and trees in the background.

Typical Challenges

  • Simplified icon of a funnel with small circles representing particles being filtered through

    Managing Difficult Materials

    Handling abrasive, sticky or variable materials that cause wear, blockages & performance issues.

  • Line graph with an upward trend, showing an arrow pointing right and up.

    Improving throughput

    Optimising processes & layouts to increase capacity, efficiency & maintain consistent material flow.

  • Simple analog clock showing 12:20.

    Reducing Downtime

    Minimising unplanned outages through improved reliability, monitoring & maintainability.

  • Outline of a wrench.

    Designing for Maintenance

    Creating robust solutions that withstand harsh conditions and simplify inspection & servicing.

How ATLUS Supports the Sector

  • Line drawing of a conveyor belt with a robotic arm pouring granular material.

    Conveyors & Transfer systems

    Belt conveyors, chain conveyors, transfer points & associated equipment.

  • A line drawing of a grain mill with a large hopper and a manual crank for processing grains into flour.

    Hoppers, Chutes & Feeders

    Heavy duty hoppers, chutes & vibratory feeders

  • Line art of a machine with a sloped surface and holes, possibly a sorter or conveyor, with circular objects falling through and a mechanical arm with buttons and dials.

    Screening Equipment

    Trommels, vibratory screens & other separation systems

  • Line drawing of a snowflake with geometric shapes and patterns in blue on a white background.

    Shredders & Crushers

    Shredders, crushers, hammer mills & other size reduction equipment.

  • Line drawing of a wooden staircase with an upper platform and handrails.

    Access Platforms & Steelwork

    Machine frames, platforms, walkways & other support structures

  • Line drawing of a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a probe touching a part for precise measurement.

    Reverse Engineering

    3D Modelling & upgrade solutions for legacy equipment & obsolete components

Blog
Start with the Material: Defining Conveyor Duty
Engineering Insights
Start with the Material: Defining Conveyor Duty
Engineering Insights

How material behaviour determines conveyor type, capacity and loading conditions.

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Engineering Insights
Why Maintainability Matters in Processing Equipment
Design Academy
Why Maintainability Matters in Processing Equipment
Design Academy

Designing for easier access, inspection and long-term reliability.

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Design Academy
Conveyors: Improving Material Flow
Design Academy
Conveyors: Improving Material Flow
Design Academy

Practical tips for reducing spillage and improving conveyor performance.

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Design Academy

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