Material Handling Engineering

Material Handling Engineering

Material Handling Engineering

Material handling engineering

Engineered for the way your materials move.

From bulk conveyors to lifting and storage systems, we connect equipment, structures and controls in one coordinated design—built around your throughput, site and operating needs.

Who we support

Plant owners, EPC contractors, logistics operators and equipment suppliers planning new systems, capacity upgrades or brownfield improvements.

Discuss your project
Container terminal with cranes, storage lanes and material-handling infrastructure
Engineering for ports, plants and logistics facilities.

01 / Engineering capabilities

Every part of the system, considered together.

Choose the support your project needs. Explore each work area for the detailed scope, from equipment arrangements through installation interfaces.

System design

Plan the complete material flow around throughput, operating duty and site constraints.

Explore scope
  • Bulk material handling (minerals, coal, aggregates)
  • Unit load handling (pallets, crates, containers)
  • Marine material handling (port conveyors, loading arms, ship loaders)
  • Warehouse automation readiness (AS/RS, conveyors, sorters)

Conveyor engineering

Coordinate conveyor selection, transfer points and supports for the material being moved.

Explore scope
  • Belt conveyors (fixed/mobile)
  • Pipe conveyors
  • Screw conveyors
  • Roller conveyors
  • Bucket elevators

Lifting & hoisting

Develop lifting systems around load capacity, duty classification and safe operation.

Explore scope
  • Overhead bridge cranes
  • Gantry/EOT cranes
  • Jib cranes
  • Hoists & winches
  • Special‑purpose lifting tools (SPMT interfaces, lifting beams)

Storage & handling

Bring racking, bins, hoppers and handling equipment into a practical storage arrangement.

Explore scope
  • Racking systems & mezzanines
  • Silos, bins & hoppers
  • Container handling solutions
  • Batching & weighing systems

Automation & controls

Connect equipment duties with drives, sensors, operating sequences and safety interfaces.

Explore scope
  • PLC/SCADA readiness
  • Sensor and safety systems
  • Motor drives (VFDs)
  • Automated conveyor control logic
  • Smart monitoring & IoT add-ons

Structural engineering

Design the foundations, frames and platforms that support the handling system.

Explore scope
  • Conveyor galleries, trestles & gantries
  • Equipment foundations
  • Support structures & platforms
  • Dynamic load and vibration analysis

02 / Your engineering package

Clear deliverables. Ready for the next team.

The deliverable list is agreed at the start. Each issue identifies its purpose, revision and outstanding inputs for procurement, fabrication or installation.

  • System and equipment layout drawings
  • Capacity and equipment-sizing calculations
  • Conveyor or lifting design calculations
  • Structural arrangements and details
  • Electrical and control interface documents
  • BOMs, installation details and as-built updates

03 / How we work

A clear route from requirement to handover.

We establish the design basis first, then develop and review the package with your project team.

  1. 01

    Define the duty

    Establish material flow, load characteristics, capacity and operating cycles.

  2. 02

    Develop the system

    Compare arrangements and select the equipment around the site constraints.

  3. 03

    Coordinate the design

    Resolve mechanical, structural, electrical and control interfaces.

  4. 04

    Issue the package

    Deliver checked calculations, drawings and installation information.

04 / The technical context

Aligned with your facility and requirements.

The equipment duty, project location and client standards determine the methods, platforms and acceptance criteria.

Industries & applications

Bulk materials and unit loads require duty-specific engineering, whether in a new facility or an operating plant.

  • Ports & terminals
  • Power
  • Steel & cement
  • Mining
  • Manufacturing
  • Petrochemicals
  • Warehousing & logistics

Software & digital delivery

2D/3D layouts, conveyor and lifting calculations, structural models and control-interface documents form the digital package.

Software and file formats are agreed with your team and equipment vendors.

Standards & design basis

Applicable IS/ISO, FEM, CMAA or CEMA references and client specifications are selected for the equipment and jurisdiction.

Load cases, duty classification, guarding, safety interfaces and testing requirements are recorded in the design basis.

05 / Before you begin

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to common scope and coordination questions.

How are controls coordinated with the mechanical system?
Equipment duties, operating sequences, drives, sensors and safety interfaces are defined together. The control philosophy and vendor interfaces should reflect how materials enter, move through and leave the system.
Can the package include lifting and storage equipment?
Yes. The published scope includes cranes and hoists, lifting tools, racking, silos, bins and hoppers alongside conveyor systems. The required equipment, duty and supporting structures are specified for the assignment.
Which material properties influence conveyor design?
Capacity, bulk density, particle size, moisture, abrasiveness and material flow behavior can affect equipment selection and transfer design. The operating duty and variability should be supplied with the material data.
Can existing systems be upgraded without replacing everything?
An assessment can identify the limiting equipment, structural capacity and control interfaces. The recommended scope depends on verified existing conditions and the required throughput, duty and operating constraints.