Conveyor Belt Trench & Bunker Flooring Solutions

Condition: Used

Conveyor Belt Trench & Bunker Flooring Solutions
Practical, Heavy-Duty Flooring Using Reclaimed Conveyor Belting
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Used and redundant conveyor belts provide a cost-effective, heavy-duty
flooring solution for excavated trenches, bunkers, and underground storage
areas. This application is widely adopted across rural, agricultural, and
industrial operations where durability, abrasion resistance, and ease of
maintenance are critical.
Typical applications include:
• Underground grain bunkers / silos
• Feed storage trenches
• Bulk material pits and receival areas
• Machinery access and loading trenches
• Temporary or permanent storage bunkers
EXAMPLE APPLICATION – UNDERGROUND GRAIN BUNKER / SILO
Example configuration (as shown):
• Length: 50 metres
• Width: 2.5 metres
• Depth: 2.0 metres
Total Storage Volume:
50 m × 2.5 m × 2.0 m = 250 cubic metres
Indicative Grain Capacity:
Based on an average grain bulk density of ~790 kg per cubic metre, total
storage capacity equates to approximately:
➡ 197 – 200 metric tonnes of grain
(Actual capacity will vary depending on grain type and moisture content.)
HOW IT WORKS
The excavated trench or bunker floor is lined with used conveyor belt,
creating a continuous black wear surface over clay, soil, or concrete bases.
Installation method:
• Trench base trimmed, levelled, and lightly compacted
• Optional sand or crusher-dust blinding layer (25–50 mm) installed
where soils are reactive
• Conveyor belt rolled lengthwise along the trench floor
• Belt laid flat with minimal joins; overlaps oriented in the direction of
material flow
• Edges retained naturally by belt weight or mechanically where
required
No adhesives are required, and the belt can be removed or replaced as
needed.
BELT SPECIFICATION (TYPICAL)
ATS supplies a wide range of reclaimed conveyor belting suitable for
flooring applications:
• Widths: 1500 mm – 2500
mm
• Thickness: 18 – 30 mm gauge
• Construction: Fabric / ply or steel-cord (application dependent)
• Condition: Worn top cover acceptable – carcass integrity critical
Belts are selected based on load, traffic, abrasion, and material type.
KEY BENEFITS
✔ Prevents erosion and clay contamination
✔ Protects underlying soil or concrete from wear
✔ Handles heavy impact and abrasion
✔ Reduces dust and noise during loading
✔ Easy to clean with loaders or skid steers
✔ Replaceable wear surface – no concrete works required
✔ Lower capital cost compared to poured concrete
✔ Sustainable reuse of industrial materials
WHY ATS
Australasian Trade Sales specializes in sourcing and supplying used and
redundant conveyor belts from mining and industrial sites across Australia.
We work directly with:
• Mining operations
• Rural producers & feedlots
• Grain handlers
• Industrial and bulk-handling operators
ATS can advise on belt selection, sizing, and practical installation to suit
your specific site conditions.
INDUSTRY REFERENCES (FOR FURTHER INFORMATION)
• Stored Grain – Underground Grain Storage (AgFacts)
• Stored Grain – RRT Technical Guidance
(Links available on request)
Attached
https://share.google/0PuIB71MC1H7QYPs4
https://storedgrain.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grain-storage
underground-pits-AgFacts.pdf
https://storedgrain.com.au/wp
content/uploads/2024/08/RRT_2408_prebind.pdf