01Product Receipt Before Silos
Receiving free-flowing bulk products such as grain from trucks and transferring them to silo storage. The grate opening is selected for the particle size.
Silo SystemsTruck Intake Hopper (Teremi) – Bulk Receipt from Trucks and Controlled Feeding
PRO MAKINA · Truck Intake Hopper
- Duty
- Receiving bulk product tipped from trucks
- Intake opening
- Grated opening at ground level
- Buffering
- Short-term holding of the unloaded product
- Outlet
- Bottom discharge to conveyor, screw or elevator
Overview
Receiving Truck-Delivered Bulk Product into the Plant
A truck intake hopper, called 'teremi' in Turkish, is the point where bulk product arriving by truck or trailer is first received into the plant. The vehicle unloads over the grated opening at ground level; the product passes through the grate into the hopper and is buffered there for a short time.
From the bottom outlet, the product is transferred steadily to a silo, storage or process by conveying equipment such as a conveyor, screw or elevator. In this way a load that the truck discharges in a short time is converted into a rate the line can handle.
Hopper geometry and outlet are determined by the product's flow behaviour. The grate is designed for vehicle traffic and particle size; dust released during unloading can be controlled by extraction above the intake if required.
01Process Flow
Truck Intake Hopper Process Flow
The diagram shows the flow in which the truck unloads onto the grated opening, the product is buffered in the hopper, fed from the bottom outlet in a controlled way and transferred by conveying equipment to a silo or process. Conveyor, elevator and silo are separate equipment.
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Product line
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Unloading from vehicle: The truck or trailer unloads product onto the grated opening at ground level.
- 2
Intake through the grate: Product passes through the grate into the hopper; large foreign objects stay on the grate.
- 3
Controlled holding: The hopper buffers the load delivered in a short time.
- 4
Bottom feeding: Product is transferred from the bottom outlet by conveyor, screw or elevator to a silo or process.
Dust control
- A
Intake extraction: Dust released during unloading is extracted to a filter above the opening if required.
Hopper volume is determined by considering vehicle load, unloading time and the rate of the downstream conveying line together.
02Applications
Truck Intake Hopper Applications
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02Transfer to Elevator and Conveyor
Feeding product received indoors from vehicles to an elevator or conveyor from the bottom outlet. The hopper outlet is matched to the conveying line rate.
Bucket Elevator
03Fertilizer Raw Material Receipt
Receiving truck-delivered granular fertilizer raw materials into the plant. For hygroscopic and caking products, grate and outlet are assessed for flow behaviour.
Fertilizer and Granulation Plants
03Design & Manufacturing
Custom Truck Intake Hopper Design and Manufacturing
PRO MAKINA engineers truck intake hoppers around the product properties, vehicle type and unloading method, required intake rate and downstream conveying line. Grate and supporting structure, hopper geometry, bottom outlet and feeder connection, and dust control are designed together.
- Grate and structure for vehicle traffic
- Hopper geometry suited to flow
- Bottom outlet and conveying connection
- Intake dust extraction if required
Process Design Data
- 01
Product
Product type, particle size, bulk density and flow behaviour.
- 02
Vehicle and Unloading
Vehicle type, unloading direction and load size.
- 03
Volume and Geometry
Buffer volume, hopper depth and outlet.
- 04
Grate and Structure
Grate opening, structure for vehicle loads and site conditions.
- 05
Feeding Connection
Bottom outlet, downstream conveying and dust control.
Hopper volume, grate dimensions and intake rate are defined from product, vehicle and site data; no generic values are stated on this page.
04Gallery
Truck Intake Hopper Photo Gallery
05FAQ
Truck Intake Hopper FAQ
What is a truck intake hopper (teremi) used for?
It receives bulk product from trucks or trailers through a grated opening at ground level, buffers it briefly and feeds it steadily to the next equipment.
How does it differ from a general bunker?
A truck intake hopper is designed at ground level with a grate and a structure suitable for vehicle loads. General feed bunkers are used for buffering and feeding within the line.
Why is a grate used?
The grate makes the intake safe for vehicles and personnel and keeps large foreign objects out of the hopper.
Where does the product go after the hopper?
From the bottom outlet it is transferred by conveyor, screw or elevator to a silo, storage or process.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Product type and properties, vehicle type and load size, required intake rate, downstream conveying equipment and site conditions.
06Resources
Related Machines and Plants
Bunkers & HoppersBuffer volume and steady discharge ahead of feeding.Silo SystemsStorage of bulk products for stock and process use.Bucket ElevatorVertical bulk transport with a chain bucket elevator.Silos & Feeding SystemsStorage and distribution with silos, bunkers and feeders.
Technical Quotation
Request a technical quotation for a truck intake hopper
Share your product, vehicle type and intake rate, and we will define the intake hopper together with you.
Information Needed for a Technical Quotation
- Product type and bulk density
- Particle size and flow properties
- Vehicle type and load size
- Required intake rate
- Downstream conveying equipment
- Site and ground conditions