Conveyor Belt Concrete Batching Plant
High-Capacity
Conveyor Batching Plant
AGICO engineers and manufactures premium belt-type concrete batching plants for large-scale ready-mix production, precast concrete facilities, dam construction, and infrastructure megaprojects. Robust steel structures, precise weighing systems, and continuous belt-fed aggregate delivery deliver up to 240 m³/h of consistent, high-quality concrete.
60–240 m³/h
Capacity Range
±0.5%
Weighing Accuracy
CE / ISO 9001
Certified Quality
80+ Countries
Global Service
20+
Years of Experience
3000+
Plants Installed
80+
Countries Served
24/7
Global After-sales Support
What is a Conveyor Belt Batching Plant?
A conveyor belt batching plant—also called a belt type concrete batching plant—is a stationary concrete production facility that uses a long inclined belt conveyor instead of skip hoists to move pre-weighed aggregates from ground-level bins up to the mixing tower. This continuous delivery method is the industry standard for any ready-mix operation running above 60 m³/h.
Compared with skip-hoist plants, a belt-type plant produces 15–25% higher effective output, cuts scheduled maintenance by up to 60%, keeps the site far cleaner, and uses roughly 20–30% less energy per cubic metre. Every AGICO belt plant ships with Siemens PLC control, WAM screw conveyors, and steel-cord reinforced rubber belts—the same engineering DNA behind more than 3,000 plants operating in 80+ countries.
- Continuous throughput — no cycle waiting time
- ±0.5% batching accuracy — ACI 301 / EN 206 compliant
- Fully pre-assembled & factory-tested before shipment
- Turnkey installation in 12–18 days on site
Product Range
Belt Type Concrete Batching Plant Models
Choose from four base capacities—HZS60, HZS90, HZS120, and HZS180/240—to match your project scale. Every plant ships with weighing system, twin-shaft mixer, Siemens PLC, and complete belt conveyor as standard.
HZS60
60 m³/h Output
- 1000 L twin-shaft mixer
- 3× 12 m³ aggregate bins
- Belt conveyor: 18 m
- Cement silo: 1× 100 t
HZS90
90 m³/h Output
- 1500 L twin-shaft mixer
- 4× 15 m³ aggregate bins
- Belt conveyor: 22 m
- Cement silos: 2× 100 t
HZS120
120 m³/h Output
- 2000 L twin-shaft mixer
- 4× 20 m³ aggregate bins
- Belt conveyor: 26 m
- Cement silos: 2× 150 t
HZS180-240
180–240 m³/h Output
- 3000 L / 4000 L mixer
- 5× 25 m³ aggregate bins
- Belt conveyor: 30 m+
- Cement silos: 3× 200 t
Key Advantages
Why Choose a Belt Conveyor Batching Plant?
Six measurable ways a belt-type plant beats a skip-hoist alternative on productivity, quality, and total cost.
01
Higher Continuous Throughput
Belt conveyors run continuously rather than in cyclic batches. Real-world data shows a belt-type plant delivers 15–25% higher effective output than an equivalent skip-hoist plant across an eight-hour shift.
02
Lower Wear & Longer Life
No wire rope, drum, or brake to service every 500 hours. Sealed troughing rollers rated for 30,000+ hours cut scheduled downtime by up to 60% versus skip-hoist plants.
03
Superior Weighing Accuracy
Each aggregate bin has its own load-cell platform and closed-loop PLC-controlled discharge. Cumulative accuracy stays within ±0.5%, exceeding ACI 301 and EN 206 requirements.
04
Cleaner & Safer Site
Enclosed belt cover, polyurethane skirt sealing, and pulse-jet silo filters keep spillage at ground level. Daily cleanup labour drops by roughly 80%—an OSHA-friendly footprint by default.
05
Lower Energy Per m³
A continuous belt draws smooth, low-torque power instead of peak-power skip spikes. Total installed power per m³/h is typically 20–30% lower for a belt-type plant.
06
Modular & Scalable
Add bins, extend the belt, upgrade the mixer, or install extra silos without redesigning the plant. One bearing set fits every troughing roller across the range.
Working Principle
How the Belt Batching Plant Works
Fully automated five-stage cycle. Every stage monitored by the Siemens PLC with real-time traceability of every cubic metre produced.
Step 01
Aggregate Storage
Wheel-loader-fed open-top bins hold sand, gravel, and stone. 12–25 m³ per bin.
Step 02
Weighing
Independent load cells weigh each material to ±0.5% batch accuracy.
Step 03
Belt Conveying
Inclined belt delivers weighed aggregates smoothly to the mixer—no cycle wait.
Step 04
Precision Mixing
Twin-shaft mixer blends aggregates, cement, water, and admixtures in 30–45 s.
Step 05
Discharge
Hydraulic gate releases finished concrete into transit mixers or pump hoppers.
The full cycle repeats every 45–60 seconds. Every batch is time-stamped and recipe-tagged in the PLC database for full quality-control traceability, and one-click recipe changes let a single plant serve multiple simultaneous projects.
Full Parameter Sheet
Technical Specifications
Same engineering DNA across the whole range—only capacity, footprint, and component sizing differ.
| Parameter | HZS60 | HZS90 | HZS120 | HZS180 | HZS240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Output | 60 m³/h | 90 m³/h | 120 m³/h | 180 m³/h | 240 m³/h |
| Mixer Type | JS1000 Twin-shaft | JS1500 Twin-shaft | JS2000 Twin-shaft | JS3000 Twin-shaft | JS4000 Twin-shaft |
| Mixer Discharge | 1,000 L | 1,500 L | 2,000 L | 3,000 L | 4,000 L |
| Aggregate Bin Number | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Aggregate Bin Capacity | 12 m³ × 3 | 15 m³ × 4 | 20 m³ × 4 | 25 m³ × 5 | 30 m³ × 5 |
| Belt Conveyor Length | 18 m | 22 m | 26 m | 30 m | 32 m |
| Belt Conveyor Width | 650 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| Weighing Accuracy — Aggregate | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% |
| Weighing Accuracy — Cement/Water/Additive | ±1% / ±1% / ±1% | ±1% / ±1% / ±1% | ±1% / ±1% / ±1% | ±1% / ±1% / ±1% | ±1% / ±1% / ±1% |
| Total Installed Power | ~110 kW | ~140 kW | ~180 kW | ~220 kW | ~300 kW |
| Cement Silo (recommended) | 1 × 100 t | 2 × 100 t | 2 × 150 t | 2 × 200 t | 3 × 200 t |
| Mixing Cycle | ≤60 s | ≤60 s | ≤60 s | ≤60 s | ≤60 s |
| Discharge Height | 3.8 m | 3.8 m | 4.0 m | 4.1 m | 4.1 m |
| Overall Dimension (L×W×H) | 30×18×20 m | 35×20×22 m | 40×22×24 m | 48×26×28 m | 55×28×30 m |
Engineered as One Assembly
Anatomy of the Belt Conveyor System
The belt conveyor is the mechanical heart of the plant. AGICO engineers each system as a matched assembly—belt, rollers, pulleys, tensioner, motor, cover, and cleaning system—to eliminate the vibration and material spillage that plague generic conveyor conversions.
ST-1000 to ST-2000 N/mm
Belt Material
Multi-ply steel-cord reinforced rubber belt, 8 mm wear-face for 5–7 years of continuous service. Vulcanised splice-free surface.
30,000+ Operating Hours
Troughing Rollers
Sealed-for-life bearings, spaced every 1.2 m for a 35° trough angle at up to 2.5 m/s belt speed. Hot-dip galvanised frames.
−40 °C to +55 °C
Weather Cover
Corrugated steel weather cover in hinged 2 m panels. Anti-static and flame-resistant belt options for extreme climates.
80% Less Cleanup Labour
Cleaning & Skirts
Tungsten-carbide primary/secondary scrapers plus self-adjusting polyurethane side skirts prevent material spillage at every transfer point.
Engineered Assemblies
Core Components at a Glance
In-house sub-assemblies matched to the belt system for reliable long-term performance.
Aggregate Bins & Weighing
Multi-compartment ground-level bins with independent load-cell weighing platforms, vibrating feeders, and pneumatic discharge gates for metered flow onto the belt.
Cement Silos & Screw Feed
Vertical bolted-panel silos in 50–200 t capacities, with WAM screw conveyors, pulse-jet filters, and level sensors that integrate directly with the PLC.
Siemens PLC Control Room
Air-conditioned cabin with dual HD monitors, Siemens S7-1200 PLC, mix-design library, remote diagnostics, and full batch traceability.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Belt vs. Skip vs. Mobile: Which Plant is Right for You?
Not every project needs a belt-type plant. Use the matrix below to see when a belt plant wins—and when a skip-hoist or mobile plant is the smarter fit.
| Criterion | Belt Conveyor Plant | Skip Hoist Plant | Mobile / Portable Plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-fit capacity range | 60–240 m³/h | 25–75 m³/h | 20–60 m³/h |
| Typical concrete cost per m³ | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
| Continuous production time | 20+ hours/day | 14–16 hours/day | 8–12 hours/day |
| Aggregate delivery method | Inclined belt (continuous) | Skip bucket (cyclic) | Skip or direct feeder |
| Mechanical wear parts | Belt, rollers | Rope, drum, brake, rails | Skip cables, wheels, hitch |
| Foundation requirement | Concrete pad, medium | Concrete pad, small | Minimal or none |
| Site relocation ease | Requires disassembly | Requires disassembly | Semi-trailer transport |
| Installation time (turnkey) | 12–18 days | 10–14 days | 3–5 days |
| Dust and material spillage | Very low (enclosed) | Medium | Medium–High |
| Recommended for | Ready-mix hubs, dams, mega-infrastructure | Small-to-medium ready-mix, precast yards | Remote sites, short-duration projects |
Bottom line: for any project sustaining 60 m³/h or more at one location for 12+ months, a belt plant pays for itself in year one through higher throughput and lower operating cost. Below that threshold, a skip-hoist or mobile plant is usually the better fit.
Buyer’s Guide
How to Choose the Right Belt Type Concrete Batching Plant
Our engineers walk every customer through the same six-question framework before recommending a model.
Question 1
What is your peak hourly demand?
Size for peak, not average. A 40-storey tower core may need 90 m³/h for six hours even if daily average is 300 m³. Undersized plants lose the biggest bids.
Question 2
What mix designs will you produce?
Twin-shaft is the safest all-round mixer for a belt plant. Add planetary or pan mixers when RCC, self-compacting, or coloured concrete dominates production.
Question 3
How many aggregate types?
3-bin: typical structural. 4-bin: multi-grade ready-mix. 5-bin: RCC, ultra-high-strength, or lightweight aggregate.
Question 4
What is your site footprint?
HZS60 ≈ 30×18 m. HZS240 ≈ 55×28 m plus stockpile area. L-shape and U-shape layouts available for constrained sites.
Question 5
What certifications do you need?
CE (EU), EAC (Russia/CIS), SASO (Saudi), INMETRO (Brazil). Tell us your destination up front to avoid customs delays.
Question 6
What is your after-sales plan?
Ask about spare-parts stocking, remote diagnostics, and engineer response time. AGICO warehouses in Dubai, Nairobi, Singapore, and Panama.
Industry Context
Why the Global Market is Shifting to Belt-Type Plants
Global infrastructure investment is accelerating. Concrete producers who can guarantee both volume and consistent quality will win the megaproject tenders of the next decade—and the belt-type plant has become the definitive equipment choice for those producers.
In China alone, more than 70% of new ready-mix plants installed in the past five years use belt aggregate delivery. The same shift is now underway across South-East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America—driven by digital process control, tighter environmental regulation, and rising labour costs.
$2.5T
Annual Global Infra Spend
World Bank estimate of emerging-market infrastructure investment through 2040—a market a belt-type plant is uniquely built to serve.
70%
Belt-Type Market Share
Share of new ready-mix plants installed in China—the world’s largest concrete market—that use belt aggregate delivery over skip hoists.
20+ hrs
Daily Uptime Achievable
Modern PLC-controlled belt plants routinely run 20+ hours a day with a single operator, cutting per-cubic-metre labour cost in half.
Applications
Where Belt Batching Plants Excel
Six industries where a belt-type plant delivers the greatest advantage.
Highway & Expressway
Continuous high-volume output for paving mainlines and slip-form barriers. Keeps pace with paving trains at 90–140 m³/h without interruption.
High-Rise & Commercial Building
Ready-mix supply for high-rise cores, floor slabs, and podium decks. Consistent slump and pumpability up to 200 m+ vertical.
Airport Runway & Apron
FAA P-501 / ICAO-grade concrete with tight air-entrainment tolerances. Belt-fed continuous output for narrow paving windows.
Bridge & Viaduct
High-strength C50–C80 concrete for pier caps, box girders, and cable-stayed pylons. Precision weighing for silica fume and steel-fibre mixes.
Dam & Hydropower
RCC and mass concrete for dam bodies, spillways, and powerhouses. HZS180/240 belt plants pair naturally with ice-plant pre-cooling.
Precast & Prefabrication
Wall panels, hollow-core slabs, double-tees, and box culverts. Integrates cleanly with automated mould-carousel and steam-curing lines.
Manufactured in Our Own 15,000 m² Facility
AGICO is not a trader. Every belt conveyor batching plant we ship is designed, welded, painted, wired, and pre-assembled inside our own manufacturing base in Henan, China. Owning the full production chain lets us control quality, meet delivery windows, and customise every sub-assembly.
- Steel fabrication: CNC plasma-cutting, robotic MIG welding, 400-t hydraulic bending presses
- Precision machining: Mixer arms, gearboxes, and shafts on dedicated lines
- Electrical cabinet build: IEC 60204-1 standards, genuine Siemens/Schneider components
- Pre-shipment test: Every plant fully assembled and dry-run tested before container packing
15,000 m²
Factory Area
200+
Machines
12
Production Lines
Case Studies
Global Delivery Track Record
3,000+ AGICO batching plants operate in 80+ countries. Below are three recent belt-plant deliveries our engineering team is especially proud of—each solving a different real-world challenge.
Kazakhstan
HZS120 — Almaty Ring Road
Continuous supply for the 120 km Almaty ring-road bypass. Turnkey in 45 days; 220,000 m³ produced in the first season.
Philippines
HZS180 Twin-Line — Manila Bay
Two parallel HZS180 belt plants for a 24/7 land-reclamation project. Combined output topped 380,000 m³ in year one.
Saudi Arabia
HZS240 — NEOM Infrastructure
Our highest-capacity model, configured for RCC and mass concrete. Ice-plant chiller and dust-suppression package included; SASO-certified.
These are three of hundreds of belt-plant installations we have completed since 2004. Contact us for the full project portfolio in your region.
Our Promise
End-to-End Service & Support
One dedicated project engineer stays with you from first enquiry through years of after-sales support.
Pre-Sales
Free Configuration & Quote
Send capacity, aggregate size, and ambient conditions. Receive tailored 3D layout and quote within 24 hours.
Manufacturing
Transparent Production
Weekly progress reports with photos and video. SGS / BV / TÜV third-party inspections welcome at any milestone.
Installation
Turnkey Commissioning
Our field engineers supervise foundation work, mechanical assembly, electrical commissioning, and first-batch calibration on your site.
Lifetime
Spares & Remote Diagnostics
Regional spare-parts warehouses in Dubai, Nairobi, Singapore, and Panama. Free lifetime remote PLC diagnostics.
