Aggregate Bin — Compartmented Aggregate Hopper

The General Machinery aggregate bin is a compartmented steel hopper that stores sand, gravel and crushed-stone fractions in separate cells and feeds a concrete batching plant. 2-8 bins, 10-50 m³ per bin, 20-500 m³ total stock. Pneumatic bin gates, a load-cell weigh belt and an optional vibro motor deliver smart dosing. The General Machinery aggregate bin is a compartmented steel hopper that stores sand, gravel and crushed-stone (aggregate) fractions in separate cells and feeds a concrete batching plant under control. Each bin holds a different aggregate size; pneumatically driven bin gates open under automation control and material drops onto the weigh belt. A load-cell scale performs smart dosing. Working principle Mobile vs stationary bin The mobile bin is chassis-mounted, fast to move and matches mobile plants. The stationary bin is for larger cells (up to 4×30 m³) and high-tonnage production on a permanent foundation. Applications Single-supplier bridge The General Machinery aggregate bin is fed by our own crushing-screening output and in turn feeds our own batching plant — one supplier, one chain. It offers up to 500 m³ of stock and 2-8 bin flexibility. Global crusher giants such as Metso, Sandvik and Kleemann do not offer batching-plant integration; we deliver the whole line from one hand. S: How many bins can an aggregate bin have? C: It is produced as standard with 2, 3, 4 and 5 bins; 6-, 7- and 8-bin configurations are built to order. The bin count is chosen to match the number of aggregate fractions you feed to your plant. S: What is the total stock capacity? C: Capacity per bin is 10-50 m³; total stock can be engineered from 20 m³ up to 500 m³. High stock supports uninterrupted, high-tonnage production. S: How is the bin loaded? C: A wheel loader or truck can fill the bins directly from a ramp; alternatively it can be fed by an aggregate pre-feed unit or a conveyor belt. S: Does wet or sticky material cause blockages? C: For wet, clayey or sticky aggregate an optional vibro motor is fitted per bin. The vibro motor keeps material flowing continuously and prevents bridging and blockage. S: What plate thickness is the bin made from? C: The body is fabricated from bent plate 12-10-8 mm thick with a hinged side door. This thickness ensures long service life against heavy aggregate loads and dynamic wear.