Feed Lot Conveying System Case Study
ModQuip was engaged by a leading feedlot operator in WA’s Mid West to evaluate and optimise the performance of the newly installed grain silos supplying to the pelletising mill. The project required ModQuip to design a reliable conveying solution, as the original equipment manufacturer was unable to provide a suitable system to transfer material from the holding silo to the mill.
During a site visit, ModQuip engineers conducted a detailed assessment to fully understand the project’s challenges and requirements. They identified that the conveyor approach angles and limited clearance beneath the silo created significant design constraints. The discharge angle into the mill was also less than optimal, preventing the system from operating at full efficiency. Additionally, it was determined that standard equipment would not suit the original layout and design.
To resolve these challenges, ModQuip supplied a customised low-profile version of its enclosed conveyor system. Constructed from 304 stainless steel to withstand harsh Australian conditions and ensure the grain would not suffer and remained dry in the outdoor environment.
ModQuip’s enclosed conveyor design allowed the tail end to fit neatly beneath the silo, while the head section was left open to enable material to discharge smoothly through a specially engineered oblique-angle chute into the mill. The unit was fabricated in ModQuip’s workshop and supplied as a flat-pack for local assembly, reducing freight costs and simplifying installation on site.
The customer was highly satisfied to see their equipment operating at full efficiency, made possible by the tailored conveyor solution that ModQuip engineered, manufactured and installed on site.
