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What Are the Common Types of Material Handling Equipment?

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Material handling equipment serves as the core foundation of modern industrial production and logistics systems, with applications spanning the entire industrial chain—from mining operations and port loading/unloading to factory production and warehouse logistics.

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Continuous Handling Equipment

Belt Conveyor

As a representative of continuous handling equipment, the belt conveyor utilizes an endless loop belt to transport materials horizontally, on an incline, or vertically. It is capable of handling large-scale bulk material transportation and is typically used in applications such as ore transport systems in open-pit mines, coal conveying lines in thermal power plants, and bulk cargo loading/unloading operations at ports.

Belt conveyors excel in ultra-long-distance and high-capacity transportation, with single-unit lengths reaching up to 30 kilometers and belt widths ranging from 500 to 3000 mm. Their capacity flexibility spans from 50 tons/hour to 20,000 tons/hour. High-end models feature specialized designs such as high-temperature resistance, explosion-proofing, and corrosion resistance, enabling stable operation in extreme environments ranging from -50°C to 200°C.

Zoomry's belt conveyor systems adopt a modular design and are equipped with an independently developed intelligent monitoring system capable of tracking over 20 parameters in real time, including belt tension, temperature, and misalignment. Their EPC turnkey projects have been deployed in extreme environments such as Russia's frigid mining regions and Southeast Asia's humid ports, and comply with international certifications such as CE and EAC.


Screw Conveyor

The screw conveyor is a mechanized conveying device that uses a motor-driven helical blade to push materials through an enclosed trough for directional movement. It is primarily used for short-distance, precise transportation of powdered or granular materials. Applications include raw material feeding systems in food processing plants, quantitative distribution of powder additives in chemical plants, and sludge dewatering transfer in wastewater treatment plants. In flour production lines, this equipment enables dust-free transportation of wheat from cleaning screens to milling machines, while in plastic pellet processing workshops, it is used to transfer finished pellets to packaging sections.

Screw conveyors typically feature a fully enclosed design, effectively preventing cross-contamination between materials and the external environment, and comply with stringent hygiene standards such as GMP. The unique structural design supports multi-point feeding and flexible discharge configurations—for example, in feed production lines, it can simultaneously receive discharge from mixers and pelletizers. Optimized power systems allow for a maximum inclination angle of 30 degrees, with single-unit conveying lengths exceeding 70 meters, representing a 15% increase in operational radius compared to traditional models.


Mobile Handling Equipment

Forklift

As the most widely used mobile handling equipment, forklifts employ hydraulic lifting systems for short-distance transportation and stacking of palletized goods. They are standard equipment in manufacturing, warehousing, and retail sectors. General-purpose models cover load capacities of 1–50 tons, lifting heights of up to 12 meters, and power systems including electric, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cells.

Technological advancements focus on intelligence and environmental sustainability. AGV unmanned forklifts achieve 24-hour automated operation via laser navigation systems, with positioning accuracy reaching ±5 mm. Lithium-powered models improve charging efficiency by 40% compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, while hydrogen fuel cell forklifts achieve zero emissions during 8-hour continuous operation.

Telescopic Stacker

The telescopic stacker is an intelligent equipment designed specifically for bulk material stockyards, achieving layered stacking through three-dimensional movements: rotation, telescoping, and tilting. It is primarily used in storage and transportation bases for bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. Typical processing capacities range from 500 to 4,000 tons/hour, with horizontal rotation angles of ±110° and telescopic reaches of up to 60 meters. When paired with intelligent path-planning systems, it can improve stockyard space utilization by 28%.

Zoomry's ZR series stackers utilize military-grade hydraulic systems and feature dual-mode drives (diesel/electric). Radar collision avoidance devices enhance operational safety by 90%. The hydraulic tilting mechanism can adjust angles from -15° to +22° within 5 minutes, accommodating complex terrain requirements. The 1600 mm belt width model achieves a peak handling capacity of 3,000 t/h, making it particularly suitable for bulk material stockyards such as iron ore and coal.

Mobile Shiploader

The mobile shiploader is a core equipment for bulk cargo loading at ports, achieving dynamic vessel compensation through multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment systems. Standard models offer loading efficiencies of 3,000–12,000 tons/hour, with dust emissions below 50 mg/m³ when equipped with dry mist dust suppression systems, complying with IMO environmental standards. A 6-axis hydraulic compensation device can counteract vessel movements in sea conditions up to level 8, ensuring discharge accuracy within ±5 cm.

Zoomry's ZR-SL series mobile shiploaders are equipped with laser scanning modeling systems that automatically identify ship hold structures. They maintain ±5 cm positioning accuracy even in level 8 sea conditions, achieving daily loading volumes exceeding 80,000 tons.


Truck Unloader

The truck unloader is a specialized unloading equipment developed for bulk material transportation scenarios, achieving efficient unloading of mining trucks and flatbed trailers through automated conveying systems. This equipment is primarily used in ore transfer zones at mines, coal receiving stations at thermal power plants, and raw material stockyards at cement plants. It is particularly suitable for continuous unloading of bulk materials such as coal, iron ore, and limestone. In open-pit mining operations, it connects crushing stations and conveyor belt systems, while in port logistics hubs, it serves as a material transfer link between container trucks and stockyards.

The dual-mode unloading platform features adjustable baffle mechanisms to accommodate both dump trucks and flatbed trailers. The material sorting system integrates a double-layer vibrating screen for simultaneous unloading and particle size classification. Rapid relocation mechanisms combine hydraulic supports and crawler chassis, reducing equipment transfer time to within 30 minutes. In terms of intelligence, high-end models are equipped with 3D scanning systems that automatically identify residual material distribution in truck beds and optimize unloading paths.

Zoomry's ZRLS-TU1800 truck unloader employs an arc-shaped chute and buffer roller group design to control material impact noise below 75 dB, complying with ISO 4871 industrial noise standards. The 1800 mm belt width model achieves a handling capacity of 1,800 t/h. Its Eagle Vision system monitors residual material thickness in real time, while dual-spiral pushing devices increase unloading efficiency to 99.7%, reducing material loss by 15% compared to traditional equipment.


Lifting and Handling Equipment

Overhead Crane

This rail-mounted lifting equipment spans workshop ceilings and is primarily used for precision hoisting of heavy components, playing an irreplaceable role in industries such as steel smelting, shipbuilding, and nuclear power equipment installation. The double-girder design enables lifting capacities of up to 600 tons, with spans ranging from 8 to 40 meters. When equipped with variable frequency control systems, positioning accuracy can reach millimeter levels.

Key features include high stability and customization. Metallurgical cranes designed for casting applications feature dual braking systems and thermal radiation protection layers, enabling operation in high-temperature environments up to 160°C. Shipbuilding gantry cranes utilize GPS synchronous control technology to achieve millimeter-level alignment of thousand-ton ship sections.


Bulk Material Handling Auxiliary Equipment

Vibrating Screen

A critical pre-processing device in bulk material handling systems, the vibrating screen achieves particle size classification through high-frequency vibrations. Standard models offer processing capacities of 10–800 tons/hour, with 1–5 screen layers and aperture sizes ranging from 0.1 to 300 mm. Dual-motor self-synchronization technology ensures stable vibration trajectories, while rubber spring damping systems reduce operational noise below 75 dB.

Technological upgrades focus on screening efficiency and maintenance convenience. Ultrasonic mesh-cleaning devices reduce screen clogging rates to below 2%, and modular screen box designs shorten replacement times to 30 minutes. In construction waste processing, three-stage screening systems achieve a 95% aggregate recovery rate.

Portable Conveyor

A flexible solution for temporary handling scenarios, the Portable Conveyor employs a foldable structure for rapid deployment. Standard models range from 15 to 30 meters in length, with handling capacities of 200–1,800 tons/hour. Rubber-tracked chassis enable stable operation on slopes up to 30°. Primary applications include emergency post-disaster handling, temporary port loading/unloading, and on-site construction waste recycling.

Zoomry's ZR120D Portable Conveyor achieves state switching in 15 minutes via patented hinge structures, while its intelligent balancing system improves operational stability on soft ground by 40%. Its rubber-tracked chassis ensures stable operation on 30° slopes.



Equipment Selection Technical Matrix

Evaluation DimensionKey IndicatorsZoomry Solution Advantages
Material CharacteristicsBulk density, moisture content, abrasiveness indexCustom anti-stick belt design
Operational AdaptabilityTemperature range, explosion-proof rating, corrosion resistance requirementsArctic-grade low-temperature kits, ATEX-certified models
Energy EfficiencyPower consumption per ton, maintenance cycle, residual value rateIntelligent lubrication system extends maintenance cycles by 50%
System CompatibilityControl protocols, mechanical interface standardizationOPC UA protocol support for multi-brand interoperability

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