High-Capacity Conveying for Free-Flowing Bulk Materials
The Chantland Round Bottom Trough Slider Belt Conveyor is designed for efficient, contained transfer of bulk materials on inclines up to 30 degrees. Its curved, trough-shaped slider bed safely carries dry, free-flowing products such as seed, grain, and feed while minimizing spillage and product degradation. The result is a reliable, low-maintenance system built for high performance and long service life.
Chantland’s Conveyor Systems Are the Industry Standard
For over 80 years, Chantland MHS has delivered dependable material-handling solutions trusted across agriculture, feed processing, and industrial markets. Our round bottom trough conveyors combine high capacity, gentle handling, and exceptional containment in a compact, durable design. Each unit is custom-engineered to meet your project’s specific capacity, length, and incline requirements.
What you gain:
- Higher throughput and greater material containment
- Smooth, quiet, low-maintenance operation
- Gentle handling that protects fragile bulk products
- Proven performance on inclines up to 30°
- Custom sizes and options for new or retrofit systems
What Is a Round Bottom Trough Slider Belt Conveyor?
A round-bottom trough slider belt conveyor is a stationary conveying system that moves large quantities of materials in a curved, semi-circular trough. Unlike a flat conveyor, the rounded shape naturally contains material, reducing spillage and increasing capacity.
The “slider bed” refers to the smooth, low-friction surface beneath the belt that supports and guides it along its path. This design eliminates the need for multiple rollers, reducing noise and maintenance while maintaining a consistent flow of material.
How It Works
- Material Loading: Product enters the belt at the infeed or hopper.
- Contained Conveying: The trough-shaped belt carries the load along a stationary slider bed, keeping material centered and stable.
- Incline Transport: The belt can lift materials up to 30 degrees without loss or spillage.
- Discharge: Material is released cleanly at the end point or through a discharge spout.
This simple yet durable system provides efficient, enclosed transport for dry, free-flowing materials that require precise handling and high containment.
Key Design Features
- Curved trough design for maximum belt capacity and spillage control
- Custom lengths and widths to meet your project’s exact requirements
- Engineered drives sized per application for reliable performance
- Typical belt composition: 120# PVC COS with stainless-steel mechanical lacing, available in 12”, 18”, 20”, and 26” widths
- 1.9” galvanized return idlers with double-labyrinth sealed precision bearings for long life
- Protected screw take-ups for simple, trouble-free belt tensioning
- Formed 12-gauge steel frame for structural strength and rigidity
- Crowned terminal pulleys for consistent belt tracking
Every Chantland conveyor is built to meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and long-term dependability.
Available Options and Configurations
Customize your conveyor to match your specific operating environment and material type.
- Dust-tight or explosion-proof electrical packages
- Pattern-top or cleated belts for steep inclines
- Galvanized hip-roof weather covers for outdoor protection
- Anti-static UHMW liners for reduced friction and extended belt life
- Receiving hoppers and discharge spouts for smooth transitions
- Belt skirting and removable covers for easy cleaning and safety
- Stainless-steel construction for washdown or corrosive environments
- Fully enclosed design to minimize contamination and protect product integrity
Performance Advantages
The round bottom trough slider belt conveyor is designed for efficiency, containment, and care in large quantity material handling.
- High Capacity: The curved trough shape increases volume while reducing spillage.
- Gentle Handling: The en masse conveying action minimizes agitation, protecting fragile materials like seed and grain.
- Spillage Control: The trough design naturally contains product, even on inclines.
- Low Maintenance: Fewer moving parts mean less downtime and simplified upkeep.
- Compact Footprint: Ideal for low-clearance or space-restricted environments.
These benefits make it one of the most effective and versatile conveyors for dry bulk materials.
Applications Across Industries
Chantland’s Round Bottom Trough Slider Belt Conveyors are used worldwide wherever clean, contained bulk material transfer is required. Common applications include:
- Agriculture: Grain, seed, and feed transfer systems
- Food processing: Dry ingredient transport and blending operations
- Feed mills: Bulk transfer of meal, pellets, or powders
- Fertilizer plants: Contained conveying of granular materials
- General industry: Handling of powders, pellets, and free-flowing solids
Round Bottom vs. Flat Belt Conveyors
While both systems move materials efficiently, the round bottom trough design offers several key advantages over traditional flat belt conveyors. The curved shape provides superior containment and capacity for bulk materials, while the slider bed ensures smoother, quieter operation. Flat belts, by contrast, are better suited for packaged or discrete items such as boxes and parts.
If your goal is bulk transfer with minimal spillage and gentle handling, a round bottom trough slider conveyor delivers the performance and reliability your process demands.
Built to Perform. Engineered to Last.
Every Chantland conveyor is backed by decades of expertise in bulk material handling system design. We engineer each unit for long service life, safety, and operational efficiency, supported by durable construction and quality components that meet or exceed industry standards.
Upgrade Your Product Handling System
Boost efficiency and protect your product quality with a Chantland Round Bottom Trough Slider Belt Conveyor. Our distribution representatives will help you design the right system for your material type, capacity, and facility layout—custom-built for long-term reliability and low maintenance.