Custom Fabrication of Steel Hoppers Used in Mining & Construction Materials Handling
Hardox Lined for Heavy Wear Applications!
In this application aggregate mining customers contract Kendo to manufacture new material handling hoppers to replace a worn out parts in material handling operations. These parts, as shown, are used to transfer material from the top of a conveyor directly into a crushing circuits or other material handling needs. Using carbon steel for the fabrication , the units can then lined with HARDOX 500 abrasion resistant and through hardened wear plate. For the project in the first picture, Kendo rushed the fabrication to 3 weeks to help the operation keep to coming to a standstill. The hoppers are still in operation today and are maintained regularly by Kendo field technicians.
The finished dimensions were 12 ft. long x 12 ft. wide x 12 ft. tall. Q & A inspection included weld testing and structural integrity. Kendo is a reliable source for high quality replacement parts, rebuilds, and custom fabrication. For more information about this hopper chute project or our other value added services please see the table below or contact us directly.
Highlights of this Custom Hopper Fabrication Project:
Product Description Used for replacing a worn hopper in an aggregate crushing application
Capabilities Applied/Processes
Primary:
Reverse Engineering
Cutting / Forming / Welding
CNC Milling / Drilling
Secondary:
Sand Blasted
Primer Painted
Installation at site
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
- 20 ft. x 10 ft. CNC Plasma Table
- CNC Vertical Mill
- Press Brakes
- Welders
Overall Part Dimensions
Product Weight: 2500 lbs. ea.
Product Length: 12′ – Product Height 12’
Tightest Tolerances ± 0.010″
Material Used
A36 Carbon Plate
Hardox 500 Wear Plate
Material Finish
125 RMS on machined mount surfaces
Additional Facts
Installation at customer’s site
In process testing/inspection performed
Dimensional Inspection, Flatness Testing, Functionality Testing
Industry for Use
Mining, Concrete Production, Asphalt Production, Material Handling
Volume
Set of 2
Delivery/Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Delivery Location
Colorado
Standards Met
Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing
Product Name
Hardox Lined Steel Hoppers