Classification by cargo type of the ship loader conveyor
Bulk Cargo Shiploader
Used for bulk cargo such as coal, ore, grain, etc., with a belt conveyor as the main machine and a continuous feeding system.
Bag Cargo Shiploader
Specialized for handling bagged cargo (such as fertilizer and grain bags), with a sealing and dustproof design.
Classification by structural characteristics of the ship loader conveyor
Core classification (6 types)
Fixed Type
Installed at a fixed position on the dock, suitable for small to medium-sized ships.
Simple structure, low cost, but limited flexibility.
Mobile Type
Equipped with a walking mechanism (such as wheeled or tracked), it can move along the dock shoreline.
Applicable to scenarios where frequent adjustment of loading positions is required, such as multi-berth docks.
Floating Type
Installed on a pontoon or pontoon, suitable for inland or coastal docks with large water level changes.
Commonly seen in turntable or arc-swing models.
Slewing Type
The arm can rotate 360° to adapt to different hatch positions.
Mostly fixed to the dock pier, suitable for large bulk cargo docks.
Arc-Line Pendulum Type
The arm swings along an arc, suitable for vertical docks.
Compact structure, suitable for docks with limited space.
Straight-Line Pendulum Type
The arm swings in a straight line, mostly used in inland docks.
Easy to operate, but with a small loading range.
