Stop fighting with generic hoppers that clog, corrode, or can’t handle your volume. Get precision-engineered custom process hoppers fabricated to move your materials efficiently—every single time.

Custom Process Hoppers Solve What Standard Equipment Can't

Flow Problems: Materials bridging, rat-holing, or segregating because the discharge angle wasn’t engineered for your specific bulk density.

Capacity Mismatches: Hoppers too small for your surge needs or too large for your floor space.

Material Degradation: Wrong construction materials causing contamination, corrosion, or product quality issues.

Compliance Risks: Struggling to meet specific FDA, NFPA, or OSHA requirements for food-grade, combustible, or hazardous material handling. 

Safety Risks: Inadequate load ratings, no dust control features, or missing safety interlocks for your operation.

You shouldn’t have to redesign your production floor just to fit a hopper. The equipment should fit you.

 

Precision-Engineered Custom Process Hoppers for Reliable Material Flow

At AGI Fabricators, we engineer custom process hoppers that solve real production challenges. Our custom fabrication approach delivers solutions that work with your materials, your space, and your processes:

  • Optimized Flow Design: Mass flow or funnel flow configurations calculated for your specific material characteristics—angle of repose, bulk density, particle size, and moisture content.
  • Exact Capacity Engineering: Custom volumes from 0.5 to 50+ cubic meters, engineered to handle your required throughput and surge capacity.
  • Material-Specific Construction: Stainless steel (304, 316, 304L, 316L), carbon steel (12-gauge through ¼” plate), aluminum, or specialty materials including UHMW polyethylene liners and ceramic coatings for abrasive applications.
  • Smart Integration: Load cell compatibility, level indicators, pneumatic or hydraulic discharge mechanisms, and mounting configurations that bolt directly into your existing equipment.
  • Sanitary & Compliance Ready: FDA-compliant finishes, 3-A sanitary standards, Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, and NEMA-rated controls where required.

 

AGI Fabricators:  30 Years of Metal Fabrication Excellence

We know the frustration of ordering industrial equipment that arrives undersized, poorly welded, or unable to handle your material’s unique challenges. At AGI Fabricators, we have been bending metal since 1893—before the assembly line was even invented.

We leverage our 182,500 sq. ft. facility and 11 cranes with 35-ton capacity to handle projects other shops can’t touch. From our roots with precision metalwork to modern ASME-certified welding and quality control, we ensure your hopper maintains structural integrity and reliable discharge performance for decades.

  1. Application Analysis
    Share your material characteristics, required capacity, space constraints, and process integration requirements. We review your specs and recommend the optimal hopper configuration.
  2. Custom Engineering
    Our team designs your hopper with proper discharge angles, structural support, and mounting details. You receive detailed drawings for approval before fabrication begins.
  3. Precision Fabrication
    We cut, form, and weld your process hopper using state-of-the-art equipment in our Milwaukee facility. Heavy-gauge materials, full-penetration welds, and proper reinforcement ensure structural integrity.
  4. Quality Assurance & Finishing
    Every weld is inspected. Surface finishes are applied per your specifications. Load cells and controls are tested before shipping.  
  5. Delivery & Support
    Your custom process hopper arrives ready for installation, with mounting details that integrate seamlessly into your operation. Technical support is always available.

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Industry-Specific Custom Hopper Solutions

Food & Beverage Processing

Sanitary custom process hoppers with polished stainless steel construction, crevice-free welds, and FDA-compliant materials. Prevent cross-contamination while meeting 3-A sanitary standards for ingredients, powders, grains, or finished products.

Manufacturing & Assembly

Heavy-duty scrap process hoppers, parts collection systems, and material transfer equipment built to withstand continuous industrial use. Carbon steel construction with powder-coated or galvanized finishes for durability.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical

Corrosion-resistant stainless steel or specialty alloy construction with Clean-in-Place capability. Dust-tight designs for hazardous materials, with NEMA-rated electrical components and explosion-proof options where required.

Mining & Aggregate

Abrasion-resistant hoppers with AR plate construction or ceramic liners. High-volume designs engineered for heavy bulk materials, outdoor installation, and extreme duty cycles.

Construction & Demolition

Large-capacity waste hoppers, rubble collection systems, and jobsite material handling equipment. Rugged construction with weather-resistant finishes and forklift pockets for easy positioning.

Agriculture & Grain Handling

Weather-resistant custom process hoppers for seed, feed, grain, and fertilizer. Steep discharge angles to prevent material bridging, with optional moisture barriers and outdoor-rated coatings.