Aim higher and reach further with our flexible and affordable repositionable transfer solutions.
Then load up and head out to your next bulk material-handling challenge.
Keep moving with our affordable go-anywhere transfer solution.
Available
Get going sooner with our best-in-industry lead times.
Portable Transfer Conveyor Details
If you’re a company on the move, your material-handling needs are likely shifting too. Stay one step ahead of ever-changing transfer demands with West River Conveyor’s powerful, cost-effective portable transfer conveyor systems.
Built for transfers in temporary stockpiling areas or smaller yards where traditional truck transport or overland conveyors are not an option, West River’s highly versatile systems reach areas other solutions cannot, and deliver material exactly where it’s wanted.
Stay flexible. Stay smart. Reach your targets without overspending on expensive, fixed infrastructure. Be ready to pivot to your next material-moving challenge.
Portable Transfer Conveyor Features & Specifications
Features
Easy to move or reposition
Adjustable reach and height
Versatile applications
Multiple power options
Safe and cost-effective
Conveyor Specs
Belt widths from 18”-60”
Fixed of height-adjustable
Lengths from 20’-150’
Heavy-duty steel construction
Material-specific belts and designs
Portable Transfer Conveyor Applications
When time is short and space is limited, West River’s portable transfer conveyors provide an agile, flexible, and affordable alternative to traditional truck operations. Our skid-mounted or wheeled configurations, with adjustable height and reach options, allow you to stack, load out, or reposition materials in even the tightest corners.
Our tough fabricated backbones and material-specific belts mean our portable conveyors can handle anything you or your existing handling equipment can throw at it, including:
Sand and gravel
Fly ash
Dirt
Coal
Salt
Trona
Potash
Robust, reliable, and flexible, our portable conveyors are ideal for almost any mining or bulk-handling operation. And, when the time comes to move on to the next site, they can be repositioned using a flatbed and a front-end loader or fork truck.
Portable Transfer Conveyor Components
Conveyor Structure
The structure of a portable transfer conveyor typically comprises a rigid fabricated steel framework, along with:
Top and return idlers
Brackets
Stands
Spreader bars
All associated hardware
Intermediate sections can be skid-mounted for mobility and durability. West River Conveyors can design and build your structure from scratch or provide parts as needed.
No conveyor system runs smoothly without properly designed and manufactured terminal systems. This typically includes:
Drives
Take-ups
Tail sections
Discharge chutes
Terminal equipment is the engine of every conveyor. For more than 40 years, West River Conveyors has been building robust, balanced terminal systems to power our world-class transfer conveyor equipment.
Belt performance, including width, length, and flexibility, is critical to the power and efficiency of your portable transfer equipment. West River offers premium-quality belts for portable transfer applications, including:
Multiply textile belts for heavy, abrasive loads
High-strength steel-corded belts for maximum impact absorption and good troughing performance
MSRA-approved thermal belts for hot materials
We also supply belt covers to protect material in transit and minimize spillage and loss.
At West River Conveyors, we design purpose-built portable transfer conveyors tailored to your specific requirements. Each conveyor is fully customized with features including adjustable inclines, telescoping capabilities, and belt materials matched to your material handling needs. Whether you need a conveyor with a movable height, extended length, or specific safety features, we can integrate these elements seamlessly into your design.
Starting with a detailed discovery call, our designers work to understand your unique needs and operational challenges. Then, using both our specialized belt performance software and decades of experience building industrial handling equipment, we design a conveyor system that meets your exact specifications for maximum efficiency and return on your investment.
Our custom conveyors are built to be both durable and adaptable, for optimal performance in any environment. Our bespoke approach guarantees that your conveyor solution is as unique as your project, providing exceptional value and performance.
“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
Portable Transfer Conveyors FAQ
What is the cost of a Portable Transfer Conveyor?
Portable conveyors are customized equipment and costs vary widely based on features and specifications. Prices range from $25,000 to $250,000 with the final cost dependent on factors like belt width, material, length, and additional custom features.
What is the typical turnaround time for delivering a portable transfer conveyor?
Typical turnaround time for a portable conveyor build is 8-10 weeks from order to delivery. This involves both developing a customized design based on your needs and fabrication and assembly using the appropriate materials and parts.
Can my conveyor’s length and height be adjusted to meet specific material handling needs?
Our portable conveyors are designed with versatility in mind. Adjustable height units can be raised as stockpile units and our telescoping units extend to spread materials without being repositioned.
EXPLORE MORE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
OVERLAND (SURFACE) CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
Move high volumes of bulk material over long surface distances and challenging terrain, providing a purpose-built alternative to truck haulage.
Engineered for confined, demanding mine environments, combining flexible configurations with heavy-duty components to move material safely through long runs and uphill hauls.
Customizable stockpiling systems that elevate material into organized piles, with fixed, telescopic, and radial configurations available to meet different site and storage requirements.
Offer a lower-cost alternative to new equipment, with customizable or ready-made configurations designed for compatibility with systems already in service.
For most mining operations, the relationship with a conveyor supplier ends at commissioning. The system is installed, it runs, and the paperwork gets filed away. At West River Conveyors, that's read more »
Leaching is often discussed in terms of chemistry—solutions, reactions, and recovery rates. But behind every successful operation is a material handling system that keeps everything moving at the right pace. read more »
When a conveyor system isn’t performing as expected, the first instinct is often to look at belt speed, capacity, or wear components. But in many cases, the issue starts upstream—inside read more »
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
