Organic fertilizer shovel feeding bin

Forklift feeding bin is a conveying equipment for bulk materials

Product Name: Forklift Feeding Bin

Power: 3kw

Voltage: 380V

Material: Carbon Steel, Manganese Steel

Applicable industries: fertilizers, chemicals, nutrient soils, others

Customized processing: Yes

Warranty period: 12 months

Table of Contents

• Definition and function of shovel feeding bin
• The structural composition of the shovel feeding bin
• Characteristics and advantages of forklift feeding silo
• Forklift feeding bin parameter table
• Successful case of forklift feeding silo
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Application scope of shovel feeding bin
• Where Does This Feeder Fit in My Production Line?
• Introduction to Fude Machinery

Definition and function of shovel feeding bin

Forklift feeding bins are mainly used to quantitatively, uniformly, and continuously transport block, granular, and powdery materials from storage bins or funnels to the receiving device. It has strong adaptability, adjustable conveying capacity, and the ability to continuously and uniformly transport various materials, making it an essential equipment for implementing automated production.

Forklift feeding bin

Organic fertilizer shovel silo

Compound fertilizer shovel feeding bin

Bentonite shovel feeding bin

What Big Problem Does a Forklift Feeder Solve?

A Forklift Feeder solves the number one problem at the start of any bulk material processing line: inconsistent and inefficient feeding. This issue creates bottlenecks that slow down your entire operation and waste valuable operator time.

Think about how you currently feed your line. A front-end loader scoops up material and carefully tries to trickle it onto a conveyor belt. This process is slow. The loader and its operator are stuck doing one simple task for a long time. Even worse, the flow is uneven. One moment, there is too much material, which can clog your fertilizer crusher . The next moment, there is not enough, and your machines are running empty. This stop-and-go process is extremely inefficient. A Forklift Feeder completely eliminates this problem. It works as a large receiving hopper. Your loader can dump its entire bucket—several tons of material—into the feeder in just a few seconds. Then, the loader is free to go get another load or perform other essential tasks around your plant. The feeder takes over the job of providing a consistent, adjustable flow of material to the production line. It acts as a perfect buffer, separating the bulk-loading task from the continuous-feeding task.

The structural composition of the shovel feeding bin

The structure of the shovel feeding bin generally includes the bin body and the unloading mechanism. The bottom of the warehouse is equipped with a feeding port, and there are various forms of feeding mechanisms, such as the combination of outer and inner cylinders, or devices such as winches. The function of these unloading mechanisms is to evenly transport the materials in the warehouse to the conveyor belt or other equipment.

Forklift feeding bin

How Does It Increase Your Plant’s Efficiency?

This machine boosts your overall plant efficiency in three key ways. It dramatically saves your loader operator’s time, ensures a constant and stable material supply to all other machines, and significantly reduces material waste from spillage.

At Fude Machinery, we focus on equipment that provides a real return on investment. The efficiency gains from a Forklift Feeder are immediate and easy to measure.

• Frees Up Your Loader and Operator

Instead of your expensive loader and skilled operator spending all their time slowly feeding a conveyor, they can now work much faster. A task that might have taken 30 minutes of careful work can now be done in 5 minutes of bulk dumping. This frees up that equipment and personnel for other critical jobs, like turning compost piles with a compost turner  or loading finished products.

• Creates a Stable Production Flow

A steady flow of material is vital for a complete fertilizer production line . When the feed rate is stable, your crushers, mixers, and granulators all work at their ideal capacity. They don’t get overloaded or run empty. This consistency leads to a higher quality final product and less wear and tear on your more complex machinery. Our feeders have a vibrating motor or a small conveyor at the bottom to ensure the discharge is always smooth and predictable.

• Reduces Material Waste

Dumping material directly from a large loader bucket onto a narrow conveyor belt always causes spills. This spilled material is lost product and lost profit. It also creates a mess that your workers have to clean up, which costs more time and money. The large hopper of the Forklift Feeder is a big target. It safely contains the entire load and channels it cleanly onto the conveyor, virtually eliminating spillage.

Characteristics and advantages of forklift feeding silo

Organic fertilizer feeding bin

• Strong adaptability: The shovel feeding bin can transport materials of different particle sizes and sizes, effectively handling both small powders and larger block materials.
• Adjustable conveying capacity: By adjusting the working parameters of the feeding mechanism, precise control of the material conveying volume can be achieved to meet different production needs.
• Continuous and uniform conveying: The shovel feeding bin can maintain the continuity and uniformity of material conveying, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the production process.
• Safe and reliable: Some shovel feeding bins are also equipped with safety facilities such as anti smashing nets, vibration and anti blocking devices, and variable frequency speed control devices to improve the operational safety and reliability of the equipment.

Forklift feeding bin parameter table

Successful case of forklift feeding silo

Forklift truck sends silo to Austria

Forklift truck sends silo to Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Question 1: What is the capacity of your forklift feeders?
• We manufacture a range of standard sizes with hopper volumes from 5 cubic meters up to 30 cubic meters or more. We can also build a custom-sized feeder to match your specific loader bucket size and your production line’s hourly output, ensuring a perfect fit for your operation.
• Question 2: Can it handle wet and sticky materials like sludge or wet manure?
• Yes, it can. For very sticky materials, we can equip the feeder with a special liner and a more powerful vibrating motor. We can also design the hopper walls with a steeper angle to prevent material from sticking and ensure a consistent flow.
• Question 3: How is this different from a batching machine?
• A forklift feeder is designed for feeding a single material continuously. A batching machine is more complex. It usually has multiple smaller bins, each holding a different ingredient. It uses electronic scales to weigh out precise amounts from each bin to create a specific formula or recipe before mixing.
• Question 4: Can I buy just the feeder to add to my existing production line?
• Absolutely. The Forklift Feeder is a perfect standalone upgrade for any existing production line. It is easy to install. You simply place it on a level concrete floor and position its discharge chute over your existing conveyor belt. It is a simple and fast way to improve your plant’s efficiency.

Application scope of shovel feeding bin

Forklift feeding bins are widely used in various industrial fields, especially in the treatment of scattered materials such as livestock manure, dead branches and mushroom residue, organic fertilizers, and compound fertilizers, which perform well. It is used as a raw material warehouse in the material processing process and is suitable for loading materials with forklifts.

Waste straw

animal manure

distillers grains

Mushroom residue

Where Does This Feeder Fit in My Production Line?

The Forklift Feeder is always placed at the very beginning of your production line. It acts as the main entry point, receiving bulk raw materials and feeding them to the first processing machine, which is usually a crusher or a screening machine.

The correct placement of equipment is critical for a smooth workflow. The Forklift Feeder has a clear and essential position in any bulk processing system.

Its Role as the Starting Point

Think of it as the gatekeeper for your entire production line. All raw materials must pass through it first. A typical setup looks like this:

• A front-end loader brings composted manure from the outdoor piles.
• The loader dumps the manure into the Forklift Feeder.
• The feeder provides a steady, controlled stream of manure onto a conveyor belt.
• The conveyor belt carries the manure into the primary fertilizer crusher to break up any lumps.
• From there, the material continues to the mixing, granulating, and packaging stages.

This setup ensures that from the very first step, your production process is controlled, stable, and efficient. We can also design custom feeders in different sizes and with different hopper capacities to perfectly match the scale of your operation.

For any fertilizer plant dealing with bulk raw materials, the Forklift Feeder is a simple and highly effective investment. It directly solves the critical problems of inefficient feeding, production bottlenecks, and material waste that are so common at the start of a production line. By allowing your heavy equipment to work faster, creating a stable flow for your entire plant, and being incredibly easy to operate and maintain, this machine delivers an immediate and significant return. It is a foundational piece of equipment that makes your entire operation more streamlined, productive, and profitable.

Introduction to Fude Machinery

The production equipment includes: fermentation raking machine, dryer, granulator, crusher, mixer, round throwing machine, organic fertilizer production line, etc. The company will continue to adhere to the business philosophy of “quality first, customer first” and provide higher quality metal equipment solutions for global customers.
Since its establishment in 2015, Fude Machinery has been committed to providing high-quality and high-performance metal equipment solutions to global customers. With advanced production technology, strict quality control, and continuous innovative research and development capabilities, we have received customer satisfaction praise.