Materials Handling Systems
Custom-designed conveyance and storage solutions for solid material flows across industrial and
water treatment processes
Overview
Cube Consolidating’s Materials Handling division delivers engineered solutions for the collection, transport, storage, and processing of solids across multiple industrial applications. These systems are critical when handling large volumes of material—such as sludge, dry powders, aggregates, screenings, or feedstock—in sectors including mining, water treatment, food processing, materials handling, agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Technical Highlights
- Screw conveyors capable of moving up to thousands of cubic meters per hour over short distances
- Belt conveyors efficiently handle long runs and heavy, sluggish bulk solids with minimal energy
- Custom inclination angles (up to ~20° for screw conveyors) and clearance optimization for compact designs
How Materials Handling Systems Work
Solid materials are conveyed using mechanical systems such as screw conveyors, belt conveyors, bucket elevators, or transfer systems. Screw conveyors (augers) move semi-solid or granular materials through rotating helical screws, ideal for solids like sludge, grit, or polymer powders. Belt conveyors offer continuous horizontal or inclined transport over long distances, particularly effective for dewatered biosolids or bulk materials.
These systems may link batching feeders, load-out hoppers, silos, or storage bins to align with process flow and operational requirements. Design customization includes drive selection, inclination, capacity rate, and material compatibility.
Key Benefits
Process Automation & Safety: Reduces manual handling and potential hazards in material intensive operations.
- Efficient Material Transfer: Supports high-volume, continuous transport across facilities with minimal energy use—especially belt conveyors.
- Flexible Design: Screw or belt conveyors, bucket elevators, or chutes configurable for feed rate and solids type.
- Space & Layout Adaptability: Custom geometry for horizontal, inclined, or overhead installation—ideal for compact or retrofit scenarios
What Cube Consolidating Offers
Cube Consolidating designs and supplies:
- Screw conveyors and feeders (horizontal or inclined) for sludge and bulk solids transfer
- Belt conveyors (troughing or flat) for long-distance movement of screenings or dewatered solids
- Storage systems, hoppers, silos, and structural hopper supports
- Modular configurations including bucket elevators and transfer units
- Control over conveyor speed, automated feeding functions, and system integration with upstream treatment processes
- All systems are designed with safety, sustainability, and ease of use in mind.
Industries Where Materials Handling Is Deployed
Cube Consolidating’s solid handling systems operate in:
- Mining & Mineral Processing – tailings transfer, aggregate handling, reagent supply
- Water & Wastewater – screening, grit removal, sludge conveyance, dewatered cake transport
- Materials Handling & Petrochemical – product staging, storage, or dispensing systems
- Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals – ingredient handling, feedstock transfer, powder dosing
Customization & Integration
Cube Consolidating supports bespoke system design including:
- Mechanical components: screw conveyors, belt systems, bucket elevators
- Structural configuration: frame-mounted, skid-based, or plant-integrated layout
- Controls: PLC-enabled feeding rates, safety interlocks, motor protection
- Materials of construction: mild steel, 3CR12, stainless (SS304, SS316), selected per material type
- Ancillary features: dust control, hoppers, diverter gates, access platforms
- 3D modelling and process simulation ensure seamless integration into client infrastructure and workflows.