Fertilizer Conveyors: Which Type Best Suits Your Needs?

In modern agricultural production and fertilizer processing, efficient and reliable material handling systems are crucial. Specially designed for handling various fertilizers, conveyor systems can significantly improve work efficiency and reduce labor costs. This article introduces three main types of fertilizer conveyors along with their working principles and applications.

1. Comparison of Common Fertilizer Conveyor Types

2. Working Principles Explained

Belt conveyors use motor-driven pulleys to move a continuous belt. Fertilizer is placed on the belt and transported to the destination. This design is particularly suitable for handling large quantities of material with minimal damage to fertilizer granules¹.

Screw conveyors utilize rotating helical blades to push material forward. The motor drives the screw shaft, moving fertilizer particles along the axis. This enclosed design reduces dust pollution, making it ideal for environmentally sensitive areas.

Bucket elevators transport material vertically using buckets attached to chains or belts. The buckets scoop material at the bottom and discharge it at the top after lifting. This design is perfect for vertical transportation in space-constrained locations.

3. Application Scenarios

In fertilizer plants, these conveyors are used for raw material handling, in-process transfers, and finished product packaging. Belt conveyors are common for warehouse operations, while screw conveyors excel in precise batching on production lines.

Large farms utilize mobile conveyors to transport fertilizer directly from storage to fields, greatly improving application efficiency. Particularly, the mobile belt conveyors with lifting functions can easily connect with various transport vehicles.

In horticulture and greenhouse cultivation, small screw conveyors are favored for their precise control and clean operation. They can integrate with automated fertilization systems for precision agriculture.

¹ According to a 2022 study in the International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, belt conveyors are 300%-500% more efficient than manual handling in fertilizer transportation.