Grain Industry

Grain Industry

Grain Industry Solutions that Grow Your Bottom Line

When it comes to getting industrial parts from the manufacturing names you’re loyal to, there are plenty of options to choose from. Only one source puts you first.

IBT Industrial Solutions focuses on what matters most: Your needs. Your business. Your success.

We work hard to stay ahead in providing solutions to the grain industry. We pride ourselves on being grain product experts, matching parts to fit your application needs, and serving as dedicated partners that offer a variety of services to make your grain business run safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

Grain Services 

In addition to a range of engineering, maintenance, and safety services, IBT’s Grain Division offers industry-specific services, including:

  • Full belt punch & fabrication capabilities featuring an 84-inch, automated hole punching machine

  • Engineering services including custom programs that can provide vital information specific to
    your application

  • Field vulcanization

  • Custom cut parts including die and water-jet capabilities

Grain Products 

To help you reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve performance, IBT’s shop is stocked with all the essentials you need for grain processing. IBT’s Grain Division offers these high-quality,

industry-specific grain products: 

Bucket Elevators

Economic, High-Density Polyethylene, Nylon, Urethane. We also carry every line of elevator bolts, nuts, and washers that you need, available in carbon and stainless steel.

Conveyor & Elevator Belting 

  • Rubber Covered Belting: SCORF (Static Conductive, Oil Resistant, Fire Retardant)
  • Specialty Belts: PVGE Elevator Leg Belts, Baler Belts, Combine Pick-Up Belts, Flexco Lacing, and Maxi Splice
  • Belt Services: IBT Belt Technicians can modify belting and rubber goods in-house to your specs, including:  Punched Holes, Cleats, Lugs, Sidewalls, Sleeves, Chutes, Die Cut Gaskets, etc.

Electric Motors 

  • Explosion-Proof Motors: An industrial electric motor that’s constructed with heavy-duty enclosures that could contain an internal explosion without rupturing, should one occur. These motors minimize damages to ensure a longer motor life, safer systems, energy efficiency, and overall reliability.
  • TEFC Motors: An industrial electric motor equipped with an external fan to circulate outside air to the motor. A TEFC motor offers increased protection against weather, dirt, and moisture that will help prevent motor failure and extend motor life.

Grain Safety Products 

  • Combustible Dust Hazard Protection: Filters, Intrinsically Safe Lights, Gas & Particulate Detection
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Head & Face Protection, Hearing Protection, High Visibility Clothing, Protective Apparel, Protective Communications, Protective Eyewear, Respiratory Protection, Hand Protection, Signage, Intrinsically Safe Radios
  • Fall Protection: Harnesses, Self-Retracting Lifelines, Anchorage Connectors, Body Belts, Work Seats, Rescue Systems, Lanyards, Carabiners, Descent Equipment, Workbaskets, Platforms, Chairs, Air Powered, Electric Powered, Mechanical Arms

Hose

  • Material Handling Hose
    • Heavy-Duty Polyurethane: Premium-quality material handling hose designed with a thick, smooth polyurethane lining
  • Bulk Commodity Hose
    • Hard Wall: Rigid suction hose for the pneumatic conveying of flour, grains and sugar
    • Soft Wall: Flexible discharge hose used for conveying edible food products under pressure
  • Full Custom Hose Assemblies: Custom size and length hose assemblies are available from our vendors along with standard and custom size spout/chute end sleeves and transitions

Material Handling Systems 

  • Drag Chain Conveyor Systems: Standard features include steel or cast iron sprockets, external-mount pillow block bearings, 12 ga. metal trough, 14 ga. flat weather covers, stress-proof shafts, UHMW paddles mounted on heavy-duty chain and UHMW return rollers.
  • Screw Conveying Systems: Order from a wide selection of screw conveyor parts and accessories. CEMA-Compliant screw conveyors available in sizes ranging from 4″ to 24″ diameter and are available in a variety of designs, as well as materials.
  • Pulleys: Drum Pulleys, Lagging, Wing Pulleys, Spiral Wrap Wing Pulleys
  • Idlers: Impact Idlers, Troughing Idlers, Ehrsam Replacement Idler Assemblies

Wear Products (Liners/Sheets) 

  • Blue Urethane: Industry Standard in Wear Liner, Stocked Plain or with Ceramic Chips
  • Orange High Energy: Original in High-Performance Urethanes
  • Red Kryptane: Additional Abrasion Resistance, different compounds with added benefits.
    • Ceramic Tile: Install these with either our industrial grade Silicone or two-part Epoxy kits. Ceramic chip epoxy grouts are available.
      • Hex Tile allows for easy application in elbow sections and other tight transition areas. ⅛”,¼” and ½” stocked in mated 6”x6” sheets
      • 4” x 6” Rectangular Tile offers excellent wear resistant properties and comes in plain or weldable. Stocked in ¼” and ½”
      • WearPak 600 – This 2 part epoxy and ceramic bead kit is ideal for lining odd transitions and unusual shapes.
  • UHMW: Stocked in Virgin White, other compounds available

Contact IBT’s Grain Division experts today by calling 316-946-5761, emailing grain@ibtinc.com, or requesting a quote to learn more about the ways we can make a difference in your grain business.

Get in touch for help and information

Our head office address:

9400 W 55th St, Merriam, KS 66203

Call for help:

(913) 428-2858