Hinged-Belt Infeed Conveyor

Development of a heavy-duty hinged belt conveyor to deliver mixed recycling feedstock into a shredder for further size reduction.

View showing the installed conveyor incline, loading hopper and steel supports

SECTOR

Bulk Materials, Recycling

SERVICE

Design Engineering

MATERIAL

Mixed Feedstock

YEAR

2026

Project at a glance

  • Robust & Versatile

    • Capable of handling varied material streams, including aluminium fraction & MSW.

    • The system needed to withstand long operating periods and remain functional year-round whilst exposed to the elements.

  • Thorough Analysis

    • ATLUS assessed the loading zone, material containment, belt arrangement, incline, discharge geometry and drive requirements as one complete system.

    • We worked closely with the client to understand material types, throughput targets, site constraints and operational demands.

  • Designed to last

    • The system was developed with reinforced impact areas, abrasion-resistant belt and robust side containment.

    • The belt guarding, take-up and drive sprockets were designed with tool-free access.

Key Outcomes

  • Designed for 10 hours/day operation and a minimum 5-year belt life

  • Maintained shredder feed within ±4% of the target rate across 3 tested feedstocks

  • 20t/hr continuous shredder feed at a belt speed of 8m/min

  • Tool-free access reduced routine inspection by 25 minutes

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