Need to move bulk materials reliably over long distances with minimum disruption? Powerful, safe, and efficient,
our industry-leading overland belt conveyor systems ensure nothing comes between you and a job well done.
Our custom-built conveyors make short work of the longest hauls.
Tackle Any Terrain
Innovative drive and braking technology let you take the direct route.
Get Predictable Returns
Once installed, our cost-effective systems work harder and longer for less.
Overland Conveyor System Details
Why truck it when you can convey it? Overland conveyors let you move large amounts of bulk materials from source to stockpile or processing plant with minimal operating costs and disruption. Take control of your haulage operation with a proven conveying solution custom-built for your process, product, and environment.
At West River Conveyors, we build industry-leading overland conveyors custom-designed to your needs. Fabricated from heavy-duty steel and quality components, our systems outperform and outlast other conveyor manufacturers.
Overland Conveyor Features & Specifications
Features
Reliable and energy-efficient
Faster and safer than heavy haul trucking
Lower labor and maintenance costs
Predictable costs and ROI
Short lead times
Conveyor Specs
Heavy-duty steel construction
Belt widths from 18” to 96”
Choice of belt materials
Variable speed drives
Belt-braking technology
Overland Conveyor Applications
Overland conveyors offer a reliable way to move large amounts of raw or processed materials over significant distances and challenging terrain. Safer and more sustainable than heavy haul truck fleets, our long-distance, material-handling solutions help mines, bulk processors, and heavy construction projects take the risk and guesswork out of getting material to where it is needed.
Around the world, overland conveyor systems handle a wide range of other raw or partially processed materials, including:
Coal
Ores
Potash
Gypsum
Salt
Trona
Mining overburden
Overland Conveyor Components
Conveyor Structure
Overland conveyors are fully exposed to the elements like rain, snow, ice, abrasive dust, and extreme temperatures. That’s why we design, engineer, and fabricate all of our own conveyor components, including:
Top and return idlers
Brackets
Stands
Spreader bars
We can build your full conveyor structure or supply additional parts for upgrades or overhauls of existing equipment.
Efficient, safe overland conveyor operation depends on powerful, reliable terminal equipment. We supply all the high-quality control and power components you need to keep your system rolling including:
Belt drives
Winches
Power packs
Take-up units
Where possible, we use common parts and components in terminal equipment to simplify repair, replacement, and retrofits.
Conveyor belts bear the brunt of your material transfer operations and need to be matched to your application and operating conditions. We offer three types of conveyor belts for different types of surface operations:
Rubber-covered multi-ply textile belts for moving heavy and abrasive materials
Steel corded belts provide high strength and excellent impact absorption along with excellent troughing performance for handling challenging aggregates
Multi-ply polyester warp/polyamide weft belts for transporting hot, heavy loads
Critical safety and integration equipment helps prevent accidents and reduces loss and wastage. We provide a full range of overland conveyor accessories, including:
Chutes and loading sections
Guarding
Scrapers
Skirting
Impact beds
Conveyor covers
Ask us about unique parts from specialist manufacturers. We can source or retrofit parts for a wide range of units.
Great design is the key to building a conveyor with long life and high reliability. Every overland conveyor system we build will meet the specific needs of your project. Our knowledgeable staff works with you to understand your project details and key equipment deliverables before generating a proposal based on the structural steel and other components your system requires.
Once a purchase order is received, we draft conveyor and pulley drawings and send these to you for approval. From this point, it typically takes 8-14 weeks to build your system, assemble it, and test it at our Virginia facility before shipping it to your site for installation and commissioning.
Need an existing conveyor system upgraded or extended to meet your changing production needs? Our experienced staff will be happy to put together a package that meets your specifications and budget.
“I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the exceptional support provided by Russ during a recent troubleshooting effort. His availability, technical expertise, and proactive approach were instrumental in resolving the issues efficiently and effectively. Russ’s dedication to fostering and maintaining strong, long lasting professional relationships surpasses the typical sales mentality I have grown used to dealing with elsewhere. His commitment to his customers and consistent follow through has built a foundation of trust that I professionally continue to rely on. Having someone so dependable and relationship focused adds tremendous value, and it speaks volumes about the culture and professionalism of West River as a whole. Please extend my appreciation to Russ for his outstanding work and continued partnership.”
– Regina Tuberville, Sr. Mine Engineer
“I have had excellent success with everything I have purchased from West River. The service is great! I have called after hours and received the same top-notch service. The pulleys that I bought have been top-quality and are doing very well. I recently had some alignment work done on our slope belt, with the same high quality workmanship. I would recommend West River to anyone needing gearboxes, pulleys, alignment, or other conveyor components.”
– Steve Bjork, Preparation Plant Maintenance Chief
“West River is a friend to the mining industry, supplying quality components at a competitive price!”
– Barry Tackett, Operations Manager, Mountain Aggregates
“From the beginning, we wanted to standardize our conveyor equipment. We knew we wanted to minimize the number of spare parts and pulleys. This has been the only time in my career I’ve been able to accomplish this task. The good relationship that we’ve developed with West River is attributed to the genuinely good people that run the company. In my experience, many vendors are primarily interested in maximizing their profit margin but I truly believe the team at West River has the best interest of the customer at heart.”
– Brad Rigsby, General Manager, Black Panther Mining
“West River’s conveyor systems have given us a great level of reliability. In the years that we have been using them as our supplier, we have not had a single breakdown, no quality issues, and no under-design problems. West River’s dedication to excellence in customer service is exceptional. All phone calls and emails are replied to in a timely manner and deadlines are always met even when they may seem unachievable.”
– Coley Burgess, Mine Engineer, Mosaic Company
Overland Conveyors FAQs
What is the lead time on a typical conveyor order?
Conveyors are complex pieces of equipment. Lead times depend on the specifics of your order and how much of the required inventory we have on hand. Our typical time to build a system with full component availability is 8-14 weeks.
Can you help us increase our energy efficiency?
Our belt conveyors are more energy efficient than other overland hauling alternatives—including trucking. Our optional variable frequency belt drives, braking systems, and soft start/stop technology can help improve your energy efficiency even further.
Can your conveyors be built with different materials and finishes?
Our skilled welders can fabricate conveyor equipment from low, medium, high carbon steels and even aluminum. We can also deliver galvanized or powder-coated components to increase equipment life.
EXPLORE MORE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
UNDERGROUND CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
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Offer a lower-cost alternative to new equipment, with customizable or ready-made configurations designed for compatibility with systems already in service.
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