What are the benefits a Bulk Material Handling System?
A bulk material handling system, sometimes called a turnkey conveying system reduces the complexity of integrating multiple pieces of equipment by designing them as one complete solution. Considering factors such as material characteristics, production requirements, plant layout, controls, safety, maintenance, operating costs, and future expansion early in the design process helps create a system that operates reliably and efficiently throughout its lifecycle.
What Sets Hapman’s Bulk Material Handling System Apart?
Your project doesn’t have to be fully defined on day one.
Some customers come to us with a challenge. Others arrive with layouts, equipment selections, and a clear project plan. Wherever you are in the process, Hapman builds on your existing foundation to develop a complete material handling system. Our collaborative engineering approach keeps projects moving while providing the flexibility to refine designs and incorporate changes as your needs evolve.
Full Systems Integrate with bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Tubular Drag Conveyor, Bulk Bag Unloader, or Feeder , for a complete conveying system.
The Hapman Performantee®
Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.
More Than Equipment. Complete Project Execution.
From the first conversation to years after startup, one team handles every part of your system.
Engineering & System Design
Complete process layouts, equipment selection, controls integration, and mechanical design.
Project Management
Work with one team throughout your project, with dedicated Hapman contacts guiding each phase from concept through startup.
Third-Party Equipment Integration
We coordinate with other equipment suppliers so every component works together.
Controls & Automation
PLC programming, HMI development, electrical design, and system validation.
Installation & Startup
Factory testing, field installation support, commissioning, and operator training.
Long-Term Support
Replacement parts, troubleshooting, upgrades, and technical support long after startup by our trained parts / service team in house.
How It Works
Every project follows the same six steps, from understanding your process to running it with your material.
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Understand Your Process
We review your material, goals, equipment, layout, capacity, and long-term plans to find the right fit.
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Develop the Concept
Our Systems Engineering group builds the concept, process flow, and layouts, typically within a week.
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Review & Refine
We refine the design with your team, finalize scope and budget, and assign a dedicated Project Manager.
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Detailed Engineering
Our engineers create manufacturing-ready drawings. Production starts after your final approval.
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Manufacture & Deliver
Equipment is manufactured, assembled, inspected, and shipped on your project schedule.
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Install & Start Up
From installation support to full turnkey, we commission with your actual material and get your team into production.
A Complete System May Include
Case Studies
Industries
Hapman’s engineering team has helped customers with Bulk Material Handling Systems applications in the following industries:
Chemical & Pharma
Food Industry
Building Products
Polymers & Plastics
Vivarium Research
Wastewater Treatment
Mining & Minerals
Power Generation
Battery Material Handling
Pet Food
Get Started with an integrated Material Handling Solution?
Ready to simplify your next material handling project? Whether you’re replacing existing equipment or designing an entirely new process, our engineers can evaluate your application, recommend the right system approach, and perform material testing when appropriate.
Want to talk to a technical specialist about your specs for a bulk conveying system?
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Check out our FAQs.
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What is a bulk material handling system?
A bulk material handling system combines conveying, feeding, storage, controls, and supporting equipment into one engineered solution designed to meet specific production goals.
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What equipment can be included in a complete bulk material handling system?
Systems commonly include conveyors, feeders, bulk bag unloaders, bag dump stations, lump breakers, hoppers, mixers, dust collection, blenders, screeners, sifters, vibratory feeders, palletizers, shrink-wrappers, hammermills, or sizing equipment depending on the application.
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What can your controls system handle?
Hapman’s controls can automate and monitor virtually every aspect of a material handling system, including conveying, batching, weighing, recipe management, sequencing, alarms, reporting, and integration with plant-wide PLC and SCADA systems.
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Do you provide installation services?
Yes. Hapman offers flexible installation options based on your project requirements. Our team can provide installation assistance alongside your contractors or manage the complete installation as part of a turnkey project. We also provide startup, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing technical support to help ensure a successful system launch.
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How do you handle recipe management?
Recipe management is customized to your production process. Depending on your application, the controls system can store and manage multiple recipes, automatically adjust ingredient sequencing and batch quantities, and integrate with existing plant control systems to ensure consistent, repeatable production.
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Can Hapman integrate with equipment from other manufacturers?
Yes. Turnkey systems often include equipment from multiple manufacturers, and Hapman regularly integrates third-party equipment into complete material handling systems. Our engineering team coordinates mechanical, electrical, and controls integration to help ensure all components operate together as one cohesive process.
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Can Hapman work with my existing equipment?
Yes. Whether you’re replacing a single conveyor or expanding an existing process line, Hapman can design a system that incorporates your current equipment whenever practical. Our engineering team evaluates your existing process to determine the best integration approach while supporting your long-term production goals.