Atherton Materials Handling

Atherton Materials Handling UK Leaders with 47 years of experience in the design, manufacture & installation of conveyor systems

We have three main divisions, each with their own specialities and focus: Atherton Mining and Quarrying, Atherton Recycling Solutions and Atherton Conveyor Drums, Rollers and Spares

⚠️ How many different suppliers are currently involved in supporting your material handling operation?Across the materia...
15/06/2026

⚠️ How many different suppliers are currently involved in supporting your material handling operation?

Across the material handling sector, it's common to see projects split across multiple businesses.

One company designs.
Another fabricates.
Another installs.
Another supplies components.
Another maintains the system.

The challenge?

Responsibility becomes fragmented.

At AMH & ACS, we've built our capability differently.

AMH provides:
• System Design & Engineering
• Structural Engineering & Calculations
• Manufacture & Fabrication
• Delivery & Installation
• Commissioning & Operational Handover
• Maintenance & Ongoing Support

Supported by ACS through:

• Precision Drum Manufacture
• ATG Roller Supply
• Conveyor Components & Spares
• Nationwide Supply & Support

Operating from the same engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, this integrated approach creates greater alignment between design, manufacture, installation and long-term operational support.

The result is a simpler project structure.

Fewer interfaces.
Greater accountability.
Better outcomes.

For over 50 years, AMH has supported quarrying, mining and heavy industry through engineering-led material handling solutions, with ACS providing dedicated component manufacture and supply capability.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

Engineering standards aren't a marketing exercise.They're the framework that underpins every successful project, every m...
12/06/2026

Engineering standards aren't a marketing exercise.

They're the framework that underpins every successful project, every manufactured component, and every reliable material handling system.

When specifying a conveyor system, conveyor drum, roller package or plant upgrade, the finished product is often the most visible part of the process.
What isn't always visible is the engineering, manufacturing and quality control sitting behind it.

Across AMH & ACS, every project and component is supported by a combination of engineering expertise, manufacturing discipline and recognised industry standards.

📐 Engineering & Design

• System concept development
• Throughput-led engineering
• Structural calculations
• 2D & 3D CAD modelling
• Conveyor layout optimisation
• Installation planning & coordination

👨🏻‍🏭 Manufacturing & Fabrication

• Conveyor manufacture
• Precision drum manufacture
• Structural steel fabrication
• Controlled welding procedures
• Material traceability
• Quality-controlled production processes

⚙️ Project Delivery & Support

• Site installation
• Commissioning & testing
• Mechanical integration
• Maintenance support
• Lifecycle reliability planning
• Ongoing operational assistance

All delivered from our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, operating to recognised industry standards including:

✓ EN 1090 Ex*****on Class 3
✓ BS EN ISO 3834-2
✓ ISO 9001
✓ UKCA Compliance
✓ Avetta Approved

These standards don't simply sit on a wall...

They influence how projects are designed.
How steel is fabricated.
How welding procedures are controlled.
How components are manufactured.
And ultimately how systems perform once they're operational.

The strongest projects and most reliable components are usually built on foundations nobody sees.

✓ Good design.
✓ Good calculations.
✓ Good fabrication.
✓ Good welding.
✓ Good manufacturing control.
✓ Good engineering discipline.

Everything else follows from there...

Backed by over 50 years of material handling heritage, AMH & ACS continue to support quarrying, mining, aggregates and heavy industry with engineering-led solutions built around quality, compliance and long-term operational performance.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
www.athertonconveyorspares.co.uk

Anyone can manufacture a conveyor drum...Consistently manufacturing drums that perform under sustained heavy-duty condit...
11/06/2026

Anyone can manufacture a conveyor drum...

Consistently manufacturing drums that perform under sustained heavy-duty conditions is something entirely different.

At ACS, drum manufacture is built around the details operators rarely see:

• EN8 & EN24T precision-machined shafts
• Fully welded and stress-relieved shells
• Dynamic balancing
• Duty-matched lagging systems
• Tight manufacturing tolerances
• Controlled fabrication processes

Our capability includes:

• Drive drums
• Tail drums
• Bend drums
• Snub drums
• Spiral drums
• Slatted drums
• Self-cleaning drums
• Bespoke engineered assemblies

All manufactured from our Ranskill facility and supported by over 50 years of AMH manufacturing heritage.

Because in heavy-duty material handling environments, reliability isn't determined by how things look, it's determined by engineering...

ACS combines dedicated component expertise with the engineering capability, accreditations and manufacturing standards developed through decades of AMH material handling experience.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.athertonconveyorspares.co.uk
[email protected]

One Group. Two Specialisms. Complete Material Handling Support.Many businesses can supply components.Many businesses can...
05/06/2026

One Group. Two Specialisms. Complete Material Handling Support.

Many businesses can supply components.
Many businesses can install conveyors.

Far fewer can support the entire material handling lifecycle.

That's where AMH and ACS work together.

👨🏻‍🏭 AMH | System-Level Engineering
Built from Experience. Engineered for Performance.

AMH delivers complete material handling systems across quarrying, mining, aggregates and heavy industry.

Including:

• System design & engineering
• Structural calculations & CAD development
• Conveyor manufacture
• Steelwork fabrication
• Installation & commissioning
• Maintenance & lifecycle support

From concept through to operational handover.

⚙️ ACS | Component-Level Expertise
Built for Demand. Driven by Precision. Supplying Critical Reliability.

ACS provides the critical components that keep material handling systems operating efficiently.

Including:

• Precision conveyor drum manufacture
• ATG roller supply & support
• Conveyor belts & ancillary components
• Bearings, scrapers & critical spares
• Stockholding & rapid supply
• Maintenance & breakdown support

Supporting both AMH projects and operators throughout the UK.

Together

✅ One engineering ecosystem.
✅ One manufacturing facility.
✅ One accountable support network.
✅ AMH operates at system level.
✅ ACS operates at component level.

🤝🏻 Together they provide an integrated solution that covers:

✓ Design
✓ Engineering
✓ Manufacture
✓ Installation
✓ Components
✓ Maintenance
✓ Long-Term Support

Over 50 years of AMH engineering and manufacturing heritage.
Built for heavy industry. Trusted nationwide.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Call +44 (0) 1777 817000

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.ACS may be a newer name within the industry, but it's built upon som...
04/06/2026

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.

ACS may be a newer name within the industry, but it's built upon something far from new.

Operating from AMH's engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, ACS combines dedicated drum and component expertise with over 50 years of material handling engineering, manufacturing and project delivery experience.

The result is conveyor drum manufacture built around performance, reliability and real-world operational demands.

Backed by over 50 years of AMH manufacturing and engineering heritage, ACS supports quarrying, mining, aggregates and heavy industry with precision-engineered conveyor drum solutions built for demanding applications.

Our capability includes:

• Drive drums
• Tail drums
• Bend drums
• Snub drums
• Spiral drums
• Slatted drums
• Self-cleaning drums
• Custom-engineered drum assemblies

Behind every drum is a manufacturing process focused on consistency, strength and operational performance.

Including:

• Precision-machined EN8 & EN24T shafting
• Fully welded and stress-relieved shells
• Dynamic balancing
• Duty-matched lagging systems
• Tight dimensional tolerances
• Full UKCA-compliant manufacture

Lagging options include:

• Plain Hot Lagged
• Diamond Hot Lagged
• Ceramic Lagging
• Slide Lagging

All manufactured within a fully accredited UK production environment operating to:

• EN 1090
• ISO 9001
• BS EN ISO 3834-2

Smaller than some.
More agile than most.

Focused entirely on producing conveyor drums that operators can build reliable systems around.

Invest in the best, partner with ACS & AMH Today 🤝🏻

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.athertonconveyorspares.co.uk
[email protected]

🇬🇧 After nearly 50 years in material handling, you start to notice the same thing.The best-performing plants rarely have...
03/06/2026

🇬🇧 After nearly 50 years in material handling, you start to notice the same thing.

The best-performing plants rarely have the most equipment...

They have the best-engineered systems.

Over the years we've supported projects across:

• Quarrying
• Mining
• Aggregates
• Recycling
• Ports & Terminals
• Industrial Processing

And regardless of industry, the fundamentals remain the same...

Successful material handling operations are built around :

• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Engineering quality
• Operational efficiency
• Long-term thinking

Technology changes.
Production demands increase.

But well-engineered systems continue to outperform reactive solutions every time.

That's why our focus remains on delivering material handling solutions designed around operational performance, not simply equipment supply.

From our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, AMH & ACS continue to support operators nationwide with engineering-led material handling capability built on decades of industry experience.

If you're planning future upgrades or new projects, experience still counts.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.There’s a reason why we have become one of the UK’s leading conveyor...
29/05/2026

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.

There’s a reason why we have become one of the UK’s leading conveyor drum manufacturers...

Across quarrying, mining and bulk material handling operations, conveyor drums operate under constant mechanical load, sustained operational stress and demanding environmental conditions.

Their performance directly influences :

• Belt tracking and conveyor stability
• Load transfer and drive efficiency
• Bearing life and maintenance cycles
• Lagging performance and wear resistance
• Overall system reliability under sustained duty

At ACS, conveyor drum manufacture forms a core part of our engineering and production capability within the wider AMH operation.
Operating from our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, we manufacture precision-engineered conveyor drums built specifically for heavy-duty industrial environments.

Our capability includes :

• Drive drums
• Tail drums
• Bend drums
• Snub drums
• Taper drums
• Bespoke and custom-engineered drum assemblies

Engineering & Manufacturing Capability :

• Precision-machined EN8 / EN24T shafting
• Controlled fabrication and welding procedures
• Dynamic balancing for operational stability
• Premium-grade material selection
• Ceramic, plain and diamond lagging systems
• Dimensional control and assembly tolerances
• Material traceability and manufacturing quality control

Alongside manufacture, our engineering support includes :

• Duty-based specification
• Throughput and load assessment
• Conveyor integration support
• Replacement and upgrade solutions
• Custom drum engineering for specialist applications

Under heavy-duty operational conditions, small inconsistencies in drum manufacture quickly become larger performance issues across the wider conveyor system.
That’s why drum manufacture at ACS is approached as a controlled engineering process, not simply a fabrication exercise.

Backed by over 50 years of material handling experience through AMH, ACS continues to support operators nationwide with precision-engineered conveyor drum solutions built for long-term operational performance.

Whether supporting new installations, plant upgrades or replacement requirements, ACS provides engineered conveyor drum solutions built around reliability, performance and long-term operational support.

How important is manufacturing consistency within your operation?In high-throughput material handling environments, a co...
28/05/2026

How important is manufacturing consistency within your operation?

In high-throughput material handling environments, a conveyor system is only as reliable as the consistency of the components operating within it.

Even small variations across components can influence :

• Belt tracking and system stability
• Bearing performance and operational life
• Maintenance frequency and downtime
• Overall system efficiency under load

That’s why manufacturing control and engineering consistency remain critical across every stage of production.

At ACS, our UK manufacturing capability supports:

• Precision-engineered conveyor drums
• Duty-matched component specification
• Controlled fabrication and welding procedures
• Material traceability and quality control
• Consistent production standards across batches

Combined with AMH’s wider engineering and system delivery capability, this creates stronger alignment between:

• Design intent
• Manufacturing quality
• Installation performance
• Long-term operational reliability

Because in heavy-duty environments, consistency is what keeps systems performing predictably over time.

Operating from our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, AMH & ACS continue to support operators nationwide with engineering-led material handling solutions built around long-term performance.

When reliability matters, consistency across engineering and manufacturing becomes a major operational advantage.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

🙌🏼 Throwback to one of our large-scale conveyor installations supporting the sand & gravel sector Here we delivered a ...
27/05/2026

🙌🏼 Throwback to one of our large-scale conveyor installations supporting the sand & gravel sector

Here we delivered a fully integrated 3 conveyor system engineered for long-term operational performance.
Project - https://www.amhltd.co.uk/projects-mining-quarrying-aggregates/3-conveyor-system-sand-gravel

Projects of this scale require far more than conveyor supply alone.

From structural engineering and fabrication through to installation quality and system integration, every stage of the project must be aligned to ensure reliable operation under sustained production demand.

Delivered by AMH, this installation combined:

• Heavy-duty conveyor system engineering
• Precision structural fabrication
• Premium material selection throughout
• Integrated conveyor drum and component support
• Full installation and commissioning capability

Built to operate within demanding sand & gravel environments, the system was engineered around:

• Continuous operational duty
• High-throughput material handling
• Long-term structural integrity
• Reliable system performance over time

Large-scale conveyor installations place significant demand on:

• Structural alignment and tolerances
• Drum and roller integration
• Belt tracking and stability
• Installation precision across the full system length

This is where engineering quality and installation standards become critical...

Because at scale, small inaccuracies quickly become larger operational issues.

From fabrication through to final commissioning, the focus remained on delivering:

• Clean structural installation standards
• Accurate conveyor alignment
• Reliable component integration
• Long-term maintainability and operational access

That attention to detail is what underpins long-term conveyor performance within heavy-duty material handling environments.

For over 50 years, AMH & ACS have continued to support quarrying, mining and aggregate operations nationwide with engineering-led material handling systems built for demanding industrial applications.

Whether supporting new installations, plant upgrades or ongoing operational requirements, AMH & ACS provide integrated engineering and material handling capability across the UK.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

Conveyor drums built for heavy-duty environments require far more than basic fabrication.Conveyor drums operating in qua...
15/05/2026

Conveyor drums built for heavy-duty environments require far more than basic fabrication.

Conveyor drums operating in quarrying, mining and heavy industrial environments are subjected to some of the harshest operating conditions found in bulk material handling.

High-throughput loading, abrasive materials, contamination and continuous duty cycles place constant stress on drive, tail, bend and snub drums across the entire conveyor system.

In these environments, drum performance directly influences :

• Belt tracking and stability
• Load distribution across the conveyor
• Bearing life and reliability
• Lagging performance and wear rates
• Overall system efficiency under sustained duty

Typical operating conditions include :

• Abrasive and high-density materials
• Heavy impact loading and surge conditions
• Dust, fines and moisture ingress
• Outdoor exposure and harsh environments
• Continuous production demands with minimal downtime tolerance

This is why drum manufacture requires far more than simply rolling steel and welding assemblies together.

At ACS, drum manufacture is engineered around real operating duty and long-term system performance.
Key engineering considerations include :

• Precision-machined EN8 / EN24T shafting
• Controlled fabrication and welding quality
• Dynamic balancing for operational stability
• Duty-matched lagging systems
• Structural integrity under sustained load
• Dimensional accuracy and assembly tolerances
• Material selection aligned to application and environment

Because under heavy-duty conditions, small inconsistencies become major operational issues over time...

Operating from AMH’s UK engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, ACS supports heavy-duty operations nationwide with precision-engineered conveyor drums built for demanding industrial environments.

When systems operate under continuous heavy-duty conditions, drum specification, manufacturing quality and engineering control become critical long before failure occurs.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

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