Meet Superior
Superior Industries is a privately-owned, American manufacturing company of crushing, screening, washing and conveying solutions for multiple dry bulk industries including metals mining. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of building innovation, which has created thousands of new opportunities around the world.
This page is an overview of the products we design and build especially for the metals and mining sectors including major, intermediate and junior operations. Additionally, we’ve included details about our culture and operations, so you understand a little more about our thriving company.
Who is Superior Industries?
50-YEARS-OLD
Founded in 1972 as a regional manufacturer of aggregate conveyors and portable plants.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Vertically-integrated manufacturer of all conveyor components including idlers, pulleys and accessories.
CRUSHING & SCREENING
Expanded portfolio in the 2010’s to include crushing, screening and washing equipment and parts.
RIGHT-SIZED
Small enough for quick decisions, limited bureaucracy and exceptional service, but large enough to pursue and support multi-million dollar projects.
PEOPLE-POWERED
1,500 employees working inside manufacturing spaces that are equal to the size of 18 football fields.
MINING INDUSTRY
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What mine-duty solutions does Superior manufacture?
Custom-Designed Material Handling
- Custom-engineered to extend conveyor life
- In-house designed and built idlers and pulleys
- Conveyors eliminate unpredictable haul truck costs
Heavy Mining Conveyor Pulleys
- Engineering design, manufacturing and complete assembly
- Guaranteed, performance-matched packages
- Diameters up to 120” and belt width up to 96”
Heavy Mining Conveyor Rolls
- More models and options than any other manufacturer
- High performance bearings and seals
- Bearing sizes up to 60mm
Who uses Superior mining products?
Idler Classes
From light to heavy to extreme, we build conveyor idlers for a broad set of material handling applications.
Configurations
CEMA B
BEARING
17mm
ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 5” (127mm)
SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 5/32” (3.9mm)
CEMA C
BEARING
20mm
ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 6” (152mm)
SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 3/16” (4.7mm)
CEMA D
BEARING
25mm
ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 6” (152mm)
SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 3/16” (4.7mm)
CEMA E
BEARING
40mm
ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 7” (177mm)
SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” (6.3mm)
CEMA F
BEARING
50mm
ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 8” (203mm)
SHELL THICKNESS:
¾” (19mm)
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The Next Generation Idlers
After decades of field testing and refinement, the next generation of idlers is here.
Superior just completed the biggest idler redesign of your lifetime. Millions have been invested in automated and modern manufacturing.
Reduce maintenance, reduce failure, and protect the belt. Get Superior-built steel idlers made to size for your specific application.
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Load Zone Solutions
Impact Bed
Protect belt from falling material
Energy-absorbing impact bars
Adjustable wing angles
Impact Cradle
Absorb and dissipate shock
Eliminates space between bed and belt
Fits into existing idler footprint
Sealing System
Prevent spillage in load zone
Tight seal between belt and skirting
Cartridges fit to existing idler frames
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