Bespoke Free Fall Chutes & Material Transfer Systems

Exclusive Importer & Engineering Partner in Israel: S.F.I. Engineering & Conveying Ltd.

A highly cost-effective, custom-engineered material transfer solution designed for applications where structural weight capacity is limited. S.F.I. designs and manufactures bespoke Free Fall Chutes that optimize material flow paths, minimize impact wear, and prevent material segregation. This makes them ideal for facilities requiring lightweight yet highly durable gravity-fed material handling.

Core Engineering & Operational Benefits:

·         Highly cost-effective design offers a lightweight alternative to heavy structural chutes and motorized feeders.

·         Custom-engineered geometry (Bespoke) optimizes material velocity, preventing clogging and high-impact wear.

·         Ideal for older plants or lightweight steel structures with strict load-bearing weight limitations.

·         Minimizes material segregation and degradation during vertical transitions, preserving product quality.

·         Low-maintenance construction with options for specialized wear-resistant liners (ceramic, polymer, or hard steel).

Expanded End-Use Industrial Applications:

Application 1: Construction Waste Recycling Plants

Recycling crushed concrete, bricks, and rebar involves conveying highly abrasive, irregular materials. Older recycling facilities often have lightweight steel structures that cannot support heavy motorized vibratory feeders. S.F.I. designs lightweight, wear-resistant Free Fall Chutes tailored to these structures. They safely guide the highly abrasive demolition waste between conveyor levels without overloading the plant's steel frame.

Application 2: Mountainous Quarry Downhill Transfer

Quarries located on steep mountain slopes face the challenge of transporting crushed rock down hundreds of meters. Conveyors running straight down steep inclines suffer from material rollback and extreme belt wear. By incorporating customized Free Fall Chutes with internal rock-boxes (shelves that collect rock to let rock fall on rock), S.F.I. safely dissipates gravitational energy, transporting materials down the slope with zero power and minimal wear.

Application 3: Biomass & Wood Chip Conveying

Wood chips and biomass are extremely light, high-volume materials that tend to nest and clog traditional narrow chutes. S.F.I.'s bespoke free fall chutes feature flared, non-stick geometries that prevent wood fibers from bridging. This ensures a smooth, continuous gravity flow into the boiler burners without requiring active mechanical agitators.