Engineered Conveyor Solutions for Australian Agriculture
Fenner Conveyors delivers heavy-duty agricultural conveyor belting, Sugar & Grain FRAS compounds, bucket elevators, and modular conveying systems for grain, sugar, and fertiliser applications.
Conveyor Belts, Feeding Your Farms
Australia’s agricultural sector relies on high-capacity conveyor systems capable of moving immense volumes of grain, raw sugar, fertiliser, wood chips, and seed under tight seasonal deadlines. From grain storage silos and sugar mills to regional distribution terminals.
Fenner integrates belting manufacture, modular structures, and automated controls into reliable operational platforms. Our turnkey agricultural conveying solutions are engineered to withstand continuous duty, minimise product degradation, and overcome the operational challenges of remote regional sites.
Overcoming Agricultural Material Handling Challenges
Harsh, Variable Operation Conditions
Conveyor belting must operate continuously through high ambient heat, ambient dust, UV radiation, and heavy moisture in remote regional locations where unplanned downtime delays critical distribution.
Contamination and Product Integrity
Transporting grain, seed, and food-grade products requires non-marking, smooth-running belting engineered to prevent seed cross-contamination, material degradation, and spillage.
Maintenance & Labour Limitations
Agricultural facilities often operate with small maintenance teams, demanding modular conveyor components and easy-access structures that simplify routine servicing.
High-Volume, Seasonal Throughput
During peak harvest windows, conveyor systems must manage high-speed, high-tonnage bulk materials without belt slipping, tracking failures, or structural strain.
Safety & Compliance Requirements
Combustible agricultural dusts (such as grain, starch, and sugar) present severe fire and explosion risks, requiring specialised Fire-Resistant Anti-Static (FRAS) conveyor belting and compliant electrical control systems.
Conveyor Solutions for Agriculture
- Bucket Elevators
- Custom Belt Compounds
- Chevron Belting
- Modulaveyors
- InfinitySeries All-Purpose Belts
- Conveyor Installations & Changeouts
- Belt Refurbishment
- Electrical Solutions
- Belle Banne Belt Handling Equipment
Bucket Elevators
Fenner Bucket Elevator Conveyors deliver efficient vertical bulk material handling where traditional inclined conveyors reach layout limits. Custom-configured with high-tensile carcass belting, optimised bucket spacing, and specialised post-production attachments, our bucket elevators seamlessly transfer free-flowing agricultural commodities, such as grain, cereals, raw sugar, salt, and fertilisers, between storage silos, processing stages, and loading terminals. Built for space-constrained facilities, these vertical systems maximise throughput while ensuring gentle product handling to prevent grain degradation.
Custom Belt Compounds
Specialised agricultural environments require cover formulations that protect the internal belt carcass from environmental, chemical, and mechanical hazards. Fenner formulates custom rubber compounds engineered explicitly for agribusiness—including Grain FRAS and Sugar FRAS (Fire Resistant Anti-Static) cover grades with optional oil resistance to counter fats, grain dust combustion, and continuous abrasion. Manufactured to Australian standards, our skim and cover formulations provide superior adhesion, dynamic flexibility, and wear resistance tailored to your specific crop and processing requirements.
Chevron Belting
Fenner Chevron Belting is engineered to convey free-flowing agricultural bulk materials up steep inclines up to 40 degrees, preventing material rollback where flat belts fail. Featuring one-piece integrally moulded cleats that eliminate profile detachment, or custom cold-bonded options, Fenner chevron belts keep grain, sugar, fertiliser, and salt contained during high-speed transport. By enabling steeper conveyor inclines, our chevron profiles reduce overall conveyor footprint, lower capital equipment costs, and improve throughput in space-restricted grain terminals and sugar processing plants.
Modulaveyors
Fenner Modulaveyor® systems deliver flexible, cost-effective modular conveying designed for rapid deployment across agricultural processing facilities and regional storage sites. Featuring a lightweight, container-compliant modular frame, Modulaveyors allow for fast road transport, straightforward assembly, and simple repositioning to meet fluctuating seasonal demands. Built with positive belt tracking, optional Variable Speed Drives (VSD), and integrated belt cleaners, these versatile conveyors efficiently transport harvested crops, produce, stockfeed, and bulk fertilisers with minimal product damage.
InfinitySeries All-Purpose Belts
Engineered at our Kwinana Belt Plant, the INFINITYSERIES range combines sustainable manufacturing with heavy-duty agricultural performance. Every belt integrates a minimum of 10% locally recycled content sourced through our Tyrecycle partnership, keeping valuable materials within the Australian circular economy. Built and performance-tested to withstand heavy harvest loads, heat, and grain dust, INFINITYSERIES belting allows growers, grain handlers, and fertiliser processors to meet rising sustainability targets without sacrificing belt strength, durability, or operational uptime.
Conveyor Installations & Changeouts
Harvest schedules leave zero margin for unexpected downtime. Fenner Conveyors delivers meticulously planned conveyor belt installations, component replacements, and line change-outs tailored to the tight operational windows of regional grain silos, bulk depots, and sugar mills. Supported by experienced agricultural field crews and specialised handling equipment, we perform rapid belt splices, roller replacements, and system upgrades—reducing manual handling risks, eliminating processing bottlenecks, and keeping seasonal product moving.
Belt Refurbishment
Fenner’s Belt Refurbishment Service offers agricultural operators a cost-effective, sustainable method to extend asset life by recovering structurally sound belt carcasses. By stripping away worn cover rubber, inspecting the internal carcass, and applying a new high-grade cover formulation, we restore used belts to like-new performance at a fraction of full replacement cost. Ideal for grain handling, seed elevation, and fertiliser transport, refurbished belting reduces capital expenditure and minimises industrial waste during demanding harvest seasons.
Electrical Solutions
Engineered by our ACE Electrical Division, Fenner supplies integrated electrical, power, and automation solutions customised for agricultural material handling. ACE combines high-voltage power distribution with custom PLC platforms, SCADA integration, VSD drive controls, and user-friendly HMIs to monitor grain and bulk material movement in real time. Designed to operate reliably through dusty, high-temperature conditions, our electrical systems simplify fault diagnostics, protect driving machinery, and ensure smooth, continuous conveyor operation throughout seasonal peak periods.
Belle Banne Belt Handling Equipment
Belle Banne, part of the Fenner Conveyors portfolio, manufactures robust, Australian-designed belt handling equipment engineered to simplify conveyor setup and maintenance across regional agricultural facilities. Our purpose-built range, including belt winders, let-off stands, turning frames, flaking stations, pinch drives, and winches, reduces manual handling hazards and streamlines belt extensions during tight seasonal maintenance windows. Built to perform in dusty, outdoor farming and bulk handling environments, Belle Banne equipment ensures safe, controlled belt installation across sugar mills, grain terminals, and fertiliser plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grain FRAS belting is formulated to prevent static electricity build-up and flame propagation in dusty grain silos and handling facilities. Sugar FRAS belting offers these same anti-static and fire-resistant properties but is specially compounded to resist organic fats, sticky juices, and oils encountered during raw sugar milling, refining, and bulk handling.
Bucket elevators provide continuous vertical lift in tight operational footprints where inclined belt conveyors would require excessive horizontal space. They ensure smooth transfer between storage silos, processing units, and truck/rail loading points while minimising grain impact and kernel degradation.
Chevron belts feature integrally moulded rubber cleats (profiles) on the carry side that trap free-flowing bulk materials such as grain, seed, and fertiliser. This profile allows conveyors to operate efficiently at steep angles up to 40 degrees without material sliding backward.
Yes. Fenner’s belt refurbishment process thoroughly inspects and stress-tests the internal carcass before applying a brand-new rubber cover. Refurbished belts perform to original manufacturing specifications, offering a cost-effective, high-durability option for seasonal grain and bulk handling.