The construction industry is constantly evolving. The search for solutions to improve safety, reduce environmental impact and optimise costs is probably one of your main concerns.
Among these solutions, concrete belt conveyors represent an underestimated alternative. Although little-known, they offer many advantages and can help you to meet your challenges on construction sites !
This article tells you all you need to know about this equipment, which complements traditional site machinery.
What is a construction conveyor belt?
The construction conveyor belt, also known as rubble conveyors or construction site conveyors, are mobile handling equipment designed for the continuous transfer of all types of bulk materials: earth, sand, rubble, excavating materials and other backfill materials.
The basic principle of a construction conveyor belt is very simple: a reinforced rubber belt rotates between two drums. This belt can be inclined to allow bulk materials to be transported at height, giving you great flexibility in the configuration of your worksites.
What are the applications of the concrete conveyor belt?
You can use conveyor belts for a wide range of applications:
- Remove and load rubble into a skip.
- Transport materials from point A to point B over obstacles.
- Continuously feed backfill material into a narrow or confined space.
- Gradually feeding a piece of equipment for processing excavated material.
- And many more …
What are the different types of construction conveyor belt?
There are several types of conveyors belt for your construction sites, ranging from portable conveyor belts a few meters long to crawler conveyors. At Sautec, we offer 2 ranges: the rubble conveyor belt and the construction conveyor belt.
Rubble conveyor belt
The rubble conveyor belt is a compact piece of equipment for evacuating earth and rubble from hard-to-reach, narrow or underground areas. It is available in lengths from 3m to 6m.
Construction conveyor belt
The construction conveyor belt is a high-performance, robust solution for transferring all types of materials for your construction, demolition or earthmoving work. This conveyor is also available in several lengths, from 8m to 14m.
What are the advantages of concrete belt conveyors for building sites?
Improved safety
The handling pattern that our customers regularly use is as follows: a tipper lorry dumps the materials on the ground, which are then picked up by a loader and transported to the work area. If necessary, the same materials are then recovered with a bucket by a mechanical shovel.
This method increases the number of site machine movements. Using a continuous handling solution such as conveyor belts enables materials to be transported from point A to point B, considerably reducing the number of machine movements and therefore the risk of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.
Optimised productivity
As well as reducing the number of journeys required, our customers are quick to realise that using a conveyor belt brings flexibility. Thanks to a range of accessories, the equipment can be adapted to meet changing needs and site configurations, enabling you to continuously optimise your material flows.
Reducing environmental impact
In a context where the ecological transition is becoming increasingly important, conveyor belts are making their contribution to helping you achieve your objectives for reducing polluting emissions.
By reducing the use of combustion engines in favour of electric conveyors, you are naturally helping to reduce the site’s carbon footprint.
You can also reduce noise pollution for site personnel, residents and wildlife.
Handling equipment to complement traditional site machinery.
The advantage of using a concrete belt conveyor is that it strategically complements the use of site machinery. For example:
- Combined use: conveyors can work in conjunction with excavators or loaders, the latter feeding the conveyor, which then transports the material over longer distances.
- Optimising flows: conveyors can create ‘material routes’ on the worksite, allowing traditional machinery to concentrate on more specialised tasks such as excavation or levelling.
- Adapting to spatial constraints: in confined spaces where site machinery has difficulty manoeuvring, conveyors offer an efficient, space-saving transport solution.
How are concrete belt conveyors delivered to construction sites?
Our rubble belt conveyors and construction conveyor belts are delivered by flatbed truck. All you must do is plug them in to use them and get them up and ready for work.
Contrary to what you might think, using a construction conveyor belt on a worksite does not require any skill. A start-up guide is provided, so you can familiarise yourself with the equipment in just a few minutes.
For professionals who want to concentrate on their core business while quickly reaping the benefits of conveyor belts on their site, we offer a commissioning assistance service.
With this service, a SAUTEC technician is on site when the equipment is delivered to:
- Supervise the unloading of the equipment.
- Supervise the commissioning of the equipment.
- Ensure that the installation complies with regulations.
- Provide user advice tailored to the customer’s needs.
Are construction conveyor belts available for hire?
Yes, our entire range of construction conveyor belts for construction sites is available for hire. In fact, it’s the most popular solution with our customers. Hire offers a number of advantages!
- You can hire the equipment on a weekly or monthly basis.
- The conveyor belts are delivered assembled and ready to use.
- The conveyor belts are held in stock by a transport company, so they are ready to go and can be delivered at short notice.
- Hire can be used as a trial period, with the possibility of deducting part of the rental payments from the purchase price if you decide to purchase the equipment within 3 months.
Where can I find used rubble conveyor belts?
It is possible to find used construction conveyor belt on specialist online platforms. An option that can present risks in terms of reliability and performance.
At SAUTEC, we offer an interesting alternative: equipment returned on hire.
These are construction conveyor belts that have been leased once or twice and are in near-new condition. This equipment is part of our rental fleet, which is regularly renewed.
Before being put up for sale, each piece of equipment undergoes:
- A complete revision.
- Thorough testing
- Rigorous quality control
The advantage for you is to acquire a conveyor belt in near-new condition, with an attractive discount of 5% to 15% on the initial price and a one-year guarantee.
How much does a rubble conveyor belt cost?
The price of a rubble conveyor belt varies according to several factors: the type and length of the belt, the accessories chosen and the delivery distance.
To obtain a precise price adapted to your specific needs, please contact us directly.
We’ll provide you with a free, personalised quote that considers all aspects of your project, ensuring you get the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for your site.
As you can see, conveyors have a lot going for them when it comes to meeting today’s challenges. More than just material transfer equipment, they are solutions capable of positively transforming site management.
As you can see, conveyors have a lot going for them when it comes to meeting today’s challenges. More than just material transfer equipment, they are solutions capable of positively transforming site management.
If you’d like to find out more about our solutions, we are at your disposal!
