Crawler conveyors are robust and versatile conveying systems designed for the horizontal and inclined transport of bulk or piece materials across a wide range of industrial environments. These conveyors are commonly classified into two categories based on their intended load capacity:
- Light-Duty Crawler Conveyors – Ideal for low-capacity feeding from bottom hoppers or for integration into continuous production lines.
- Heavy-Duty Crawler Conveyors – Engineered for demanding operations, especially for feeding crushers under truck unloading hoppers in cement plants, glass factories, iron and steel facilities, and mining operations.
In many systems, crawler conveyors are installed beneath loader-fed bunkers to enable controlled, dosed discharge of materials. Dosing control is typically managed using a frequency inverter (VFD), although manual adjustment or motorized slide gates may be used in simpler setups.
For applications involving direct truck unloading, heavy-duty pallets are reinforced to absorb impact loads. Additionally, needle shielding prior to the steel belt is often employed to protect the system from sharp or irregular materials.
The most notable advantage of crawler (pallet) conveyors over conventional conveyor types is their ability to transport:
- Large, heavy, or high-temperature materials
- Abrasive or cutting materials like scrap metal
By optimizing the pallet design, crawler conveyors can achieve inclination angles of up to 45° or more, enabling steep material transport without spillage or loss of control.
Our company manufactures a comprehensive range of crawler (pallet) conveyors tailored for various industrial needs, offering:
- Operating speeds between 0.10 – 0.40 m/sec
- Pallet widths ranging from 400 mm to 2,600 mm
- Material handling capacities from 15 to 2,000 m³/h
Due to their durability and adaptability, crawler conveyors are widely used in industries such as cement, glass, iron and steel, mining, and more. In addition to heavy industrial use, lighter models are also employed in the food industry for transporting packages and packaging materials.