Engineered Systems for Grain, Aggregate, Feed, and More

At IBT Industrial Solutions, we specialize in designing and supplying complete grain and bulk material handling systems for industrial operations across various industries, including agriculture, food processing, mining, ethanol production, and more.

Whether you’re moving flour, corn, soybeans, feed, minerals, powders, or abrasive aggregates, we engineer efficient, high-throughput systems built around your material’s characteristics and your operational goals. From silos to shipping—we help you move it all.

Who We Serve

IBT’s engineered bulk systems support a wide range of bulk-handling industries:

Grain Processing & Flour Milling

We supply clean, dust-controlled bulk material handling systems for grain elevators, flour mills, and feed mills. Applications include:

• Wheat, corn, and soybean handling
• Bulk storage bin loading/unloading
• Precision metering, blending, and transfer

Aggregate & Mining Operations

For rugged and abrasive materials like sand, stone, and minerals, we provide durable conveying systems designed for extreme environments:

• Heavy-duty belt conveyors
• Drag chains and bucket elevators
• Transfer hoppers, chutes, and dust control

Ethanol Plants

We support ethanol producers with systems that handle raw grains and DDGs (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles), as well as pneumatic conveying for additives and ingredient batching. We engineer:

• Railcar unloading systems
• Pneumatic grain transfer lines
• Ingredient storage and feeding systems

Feed Lots & Animal Nutrition

IBT designs and supplies conveyor systems that distribute feed and additives across feedlots and bulk storage yards. From rail to trough, we provide:

• Bulk receiving equipment
• Drag and screw conveyors for feed delivery
• Bucket elevators and mixers

Bean & Seed Handling Facilities

IBT designs gentle conveying systems for beans, pulses, and seeds—materials that are easily damaged during transfer. Our solutions prioritize low-impact handling to minimize breakage, preserve product quality, and reduce dust.

We engineer systems using:

• Drag conveyors with smooth flights
• Enclosed belts for contamination control
• Tubular cable conveyors for gentle, enclosed movement
• Low-impact bucket elevators with controlled discharge

Perfect for seed processors, dry bean packagers, and pulse handling facilities, our systems can be integrated with cleaning, coating, and bagging operations to maintain high quality from start to finish.

Types of Conveying Equipment We Engineer and Supply

Our engineering team selects and designs the ideal conveyor type based on your material’s flow properties, facility layout, throughput requirements, and environmental factors.

We provide:

Drag Chain Conveyors

Ideal for moving grain, feed, DDGs, or mineral fines across long distances with minimal product degradation. Available in enclosed designs for dust control.

Screw Conveyors

Flexible and compact options for metering, mixing, or moving powders and granular materials. Common in feed mills, flour plants, and ethanol facilities.

Bucket Elevators

Efficient vertical lift solutions for bulk solids—great for grain, aggregates, and flour. We supply both centrifugal and continuous designs with discharge control.

Belt Conveyors

High-capacity conveying for dry, abrasive, or dusty materials. Available with cleated belts, enclosed housings, or food-grade options.

Tubular Cable & Pneumatic Conveyors

Gentle conveying systems ideal for fragile materials or enclosed routing through multi-level facilities.

• Pneumatic systems for pressure/vacuum transfer
• Tubular cable systems for low-speed, dust-tight conveying

All systems are supported by our in-house engineering team and supplied with the right parts, drives, controls, and structural support systems.

System Design from Rail to Bag

We design complete material handling lines, including:

• Railcar unloading stations
• Storage silos and hoppers
• Blowers, airlocks, and slide gates
• Feed screws and rotary valves
• Discharge chutes, diverters, and distribution systems
• Integration with bagging, batching, or mixing operations
• Conveyor safety features and enclosures

These systems are designed in close collaboration with our Automation Systems Division → and Motion Control → teams to ensure smart sequencing, speed control, and remote system monitoring.

Replacement Parts & Conveyor Components

IBT is more than an equipment designer—we’re a full-service supplier of bulk handling parts and components. Whether you’re maintaining an existing system or rebuilding a section, we have you covered with:

• Conveyor belting
• Drag chains and flights
• Screw conveyor components (shafts, troughs, hangers)
• Elevator buckets and belting
• Bearings (mounted and unmounted)
• Gearboxes and shaft-mounted reducers
• Motors and motor controls
• Idlers, pulleys, and lagging
• Seals, couplings, and alignment tools
• Dust control parts (vents, filters, hoods)

We stock and source components from leading manufacturers—and support your MRO team with technical advice and fast fulfillment.

Shop Replacement Parts Online, Request a Quote, or call (913) 428-2858 today!

Why IBT for Grain & Bulk Handling Engineering Services?

✅ In-house system engineering and CAD layout
✅ Application-specific conveyor selection
✅ Complete system and component supply
✅ Automation and controls integration available
✅ Experience with USDA, food, and industrial standards
✅ Deep industry knowledge: agriculture, feed, ethanol, mining, and more

Let’s Move Your Materials Better

Contact IBT’s Grain & Bulk Material Handling team to get expert design support and the right equipment for your operation—no matter how dusty, heavy, or fragile the product.

📞 Call us at (913) 428-2858
📩 Or Request a Quote today