For over 45 years, we have been a trusted leader in the material handling conveyor industry, providing top-tier steel fabrication solutions. Now, with significant investments in cutting-edge equipment, we’re proud to expand our capabilities and offer a wider range of custom steel fabrication services. Whether you need specialized components or have a large-scale project, our experienced team of AWS-certified welders is equipped to deliver precision and quality beyond conveyor systems.
Our large manufacturing facility enables us to handle large-scale steel fabrication projects of all shapes and sizes. With decades of experience building conveyor systems, we design and fabricate structural steel for the toughest conditions—whether underground, surface, in high humidity, dusty, corrosive, or extreme temperature environments. No challenge is too demanding.
Using design software and advanced cutting technology for precision, our team expertly manages the complexities of fabricating large steel structures, including tight tolerances, heavy component positioning, and minimizing welding distortion. Our skilled welders specialize in low, medium, and high-carbon steel, as well as aluminum when required.
To improve the quality of our fabrication work and the speed at which we get it done, West River Conveyors recently made some significant investments in manufacturing technology. New and enhanced capabilities include:
PG-14 Series CNC gantry plasma cutting machine – Equipped with a 275A Spirit IIA torch, this cuts thick steel plates up to 14’ wide quickly and accurately.
PCR42 plasma cutting robot – This state-of-the-art machine downloads CAD files from Solidworks and uses machine vision and robotics to cut beams, tubes, and channels to size and add holes and markings. As it needs zero setup time and cuts on all four sides, it’s effective even for one-offs.
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Hydmech V-25 APC vertical band saw – A heavy-duty vertical saw, the V-25APC efficiently cuts both solid and structural material and is extremely versatile for many different types of sawing applications. Featuring a large 30″H x 25″W capacity, 10 HP motor, and 1 1/2″ blade, the V-25APC is a reliable choice for all your automated vertical metal cutting applications.
Bend-Tech Dragon A400 – The Dragon A400 CNC tube and pipe plasma cutter easily marks and engraves on tube and pipe to make CAD/CAM designs a reality. Ability to fabricate any design with holes and end cuts and marks all bending locations, rotations, and degrees on the tube. It is a massive time-saving tool for tube and pipe processing.
DB800 Dustless Blasting Pot – Cleaning structural metal fabrications for welding and coating is no longer a dirty, dusty job. This helps prevent weld cracking, improves coating adhesion, and makes for a better working environment, too.
Ermak Falcon 2600-100 Press Brake – This press brake is a CNC-controlled machine that bends sheet metal into pre-programmed shapes and has several features to increase productivity and reduce costs, including: User-friendly CNC controller, Low-cost hydraulic maintenance, IRIS Plus laser angle measurement and correction, and Motorized crowning system.
Powder curing oven – If they’re not made from stainless steel, fabrications need protection against corrosion, and powder coating is an excellent way to achieve that. Our large walk-in oven provides an even, consistent cure for the parts being coated.
We can design and fabricate large steel structures for clients in the Mid-Atlantic region including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Regrettably, size and weight make it cost prohibitive to ship further afield.
Examples of what we can produce include:
Roof trusses for buildings
Bridges and bridge components
Parts for industrial equipment
Gantries
Platforms
Walkways
Stairways
Hoppers and storage bins
Steel frames for solar panels
Truck beds
Handrails
Guardrails
Bicycle racks
Brackets
Poles
Signage
Fencing
Steel gates
And much more!
If you’re within reach of our facility in Oakwood, VA and you need fabrication work that’s durable yet accurate, we can help.
We have streamlined our steel fabrication process to make it as quick and easy on you as possible. For simple projects, our turnaround time is typically just 1-2 weeks. For larger and/or highly specialized projects, our turnaround time is typically 6-10 weeks.
STEP 1:
You request a quote for your fabrication project
STEP 2:
We provide a quote and drawing
STEP 3:
You submit a purchase order
STEP 4:
We fabricate your product to your requested specifications
STEP 5:
We ship you your project
ABOUT WEST RIVER CONVEYORS
With over four decades of experience primarily building high-quality conveyor systems for industries like mining, quarrying, ports, and power generation, we have developed extensive steel fabrication capabilities. Our 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and skilled workforce set us apart, allowing us to take on large, complex projects at competitive prices. Let our expertise and commitment to quality drive the success of your next fabrication project. Call us at 877.910.0034 or use the link below to discuss your custom steel fabrication needs and discover how we can deliver exceptional results on time and within 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
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