With a proven commitment to quality, problem solving, and service, Nordstrong has been designing and building robust bulk material handling and hoisting equipment since 1909. With over a century of experience, Nordstrong has established themselves as industry experts for the design, engineering, and manufacture of bulk material equipment serving agri-business and industrial markets across North America. Trotter Equipment represents Nordstrong across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia — bringing deep application knowledge and continuity of care to every project from concept through installation and beyond.

Nordstrong Equipment

Nordstrong manufactures a comprehensive line of bulk material handling equipment, CEMA-standard idlers, and trailer/truck hoisting systems:

Conveyors & Feeders

• Screw Conveyor Systems — CEMA-designed screw conveyor assemblies and components for horizontal, inclined, and vertical material movement. Available in mild steel, stainless steel, AR plate, hard-surfaced, and sanitary configurations. Helicoid or sectional flights; variable, short, and long pitch; single or double ribbon; mixing and paddle designs.
• Mass Flow Screw Feeders — Engineered for controlled, uniform withdrawal of bulk solids from hoppers and bins. Designed to eliminate bridging and rat-holing across the full outlet area, ensuring reliable mass flow rather than funnel flow.
• Screw Metering Bins — Integrated bin and screw feeder systems for accurate, consistent metering of free-flowing and difficult materials into downstream processes.
• Belt Conveyors — Custom-engineered belt conveyor systems for horizontal and inclined transport of bulk materials across a wide range of industries and capacities. Designed to CEMA standards.
• Drag Conveyors — Agri-Business — En-masse drag conveyors built for grain handling, seed, fertilizer, and other agricultural bulk materials. Gentle on product, high in capacity, and designed for reliable continuous duty.
• Drag Conveyors — Industrial — Heavy-duty chain-and-flight drag conveyors for industrial bulk materials including minerals, cement, fly ash, wood chips, and abrasive or high-temperature products.
• Vibratory Feeders — Electromagnetic and mechanical vibratory feeders for metering and conveying bulk solids. Available in open tray, enclosed trough, and tubular styles for a wide range of material characteristics.

Stackers & Bucket Elevators

• Stackers — Radial and fixed stacking conveyor systems for building stockpiles of aggregate, grain, ore, and industrial bulk materials in open or enclosed facilities.
• Bucket Elevators — Agri-Business — Centrifugal and continuous bucket elevators engineered for grain, seed, and agricultural product handling. Gentle, high-capacity vertical elevation.
• Bucket Elevators — Industrial — Heavy-duty bucket elevator systems for vertical elevation of minerals, chemicals, cement, fertilizer, coal, and other demanding industrial bulk materials. Available in centrifugal discharge, continuous discharge, and positive discharge configurations.

CEMA Idlers & Conveyor Components

Nordstrong manufactures a complete range of CEMA-rated idlers that the material handling industry depends on — engineered for long service life, low rolling resistance, and reliable performance in demanding environments.

• CEMA Idlers — Standard and heavy-duty carrying, return, impact, and training idlers in CEMA classes C, D, and E. Available in standard and patent-pending new-design configurations with improved sealing and bearing life.
• Conveyor Pulleys — Custom-engineered drive, tail, take-up, bend, and snub pulleys. Engineered to CEMA and application-specific standards. Available with lagging in plain, diamond, herringbone, and ceramic patterns.
• Dust Suppression Hoppers — Engineered transfer point and loading chute solutions designed to minimize airborne dust and spillage during material transfer.
• Railcar Progressioners — Mechanical railcar indexing and positioning systems for controlled, automated advancement of railcars during loading and unloading operations.
• Spare Parts & Inventory — Stocked inventory of replacement parts, components, and sub-assemblies for rapid order fulfillment and minimal downtime.

Hoists

Nordstrong’s Nordic hoist product line has set the industry standard in quality, reliability, and performance for underbody trailer and truck hoisting systems.

• Nordic A-Series Trailer Hoists — Heavy-duty telescopic cylinder hoists for end-dump trailers. Engineered for demanding on- and off-highway applications with superior corrosion resistance and long service life.
• Nordic T-Series Inverted Telescopic Cylinders — Inverted multi-stage telescopic cylinders for applications requiring maximum lift height with a compact retracted length.
• Nordic Underbody Hoists — Scissor-type underbody hoists for flat-bed, dump truck, and utility body applications. Compact, powerful, and built for all-weather reliability.
• Nordic Telescopic Cylinders — Standard telescopic hydraulic cylinders for a wide range of trailer, truck, and industrial hoist applications.
• Akaliko Telescopic Cylinders — Premium telescopic cylinders engineered for specialized high-cycle and high-pressure hoist applications.
• Hoist Accessories — Complete line of mounting hardware, body props, safety kits, and accessories to complete any hoist installation.

Screw Conveyor Design & Configuration Options

Nordstrong screw conveyors are designed and classified according to Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) standards for each individual application. Available construction options include:

• Conveyor screws: helicoid or sectional flights; short, variable, and long pitch; cut or cut-and-folded flights; mixing paddles; tapered diameter or cone design; single or multiple ribbon; double helix
• Trough: jig-welded with heavy flanges; formed or angle-flanged ‘U’ trough; solid or split tubular; flared designs
• Covers: weather-tight gasketed construction; flat or flanged; hip roof; hinged; bolted or quick-release clamp fasteners
• Bearings & seals: flange or pillow block; ball, roller, and heavy-duty thrust bearings; packing and plate seal housings; high-temperature options available
• Drives: screw conveyor or shaft mount with belt drive; gear motor with chain and sprockets; direct coupled combinations
• Construction materials: mild steel, stainless steel, AR plate, hard-faced, galvanized, epoxy-painted, food and sanitary finishes
• Safety options: plug switches; overflow relief doors; under-speed detection; pressure relief vents
• Special configurations: inclined, reversing, mixing and blending

Industries Served

Nordstrong equipment is trusted across a wide range of demanding bulk material handling applications:

• Agri-Business — Grain, seed, fertilizer, feed, oilseed, pulse crops
• Industrial — General manufacturing, bulk solids processing, chemical handling
• Mining & Aggregate — Crushed stone, sand, gravel, ore, coal, potash
• Cement & Building Materials — Cement, fly ash, lime, gypsum, slag
• Biomass & Wood Products — Wood chips, sawdust, bark, pellets, biomass fuel
• Pulp & Paper — Wood fiber, pulp, waste handling
• Food Products — Grains, sugar, starch, salt, food-grade bulk solids
• Sugar Refining — Raw and refined sugar, molasses
• Potash & Salt — Potash, muriate of potash, road salt, industrial salt
• Recycling — Post-consumer waste, recyclable materials, waste-to-energy feedstock
• Rendering — Animal by-products, fats, and meat and bone meal
• Ports & Terminals — Bulk commodity loading, unloading, and stockpiling
• Waste Water & Sewage — Biosolids, grit, screenings, sludge
• Process Equipment & Explosion Protection — ATEX and NFPA-compliant systems for combustible dust environments

Services

• Engineering / Design
• Custom fabrication to CEMA standards
• System integration from concept to completion
• Troubleshooting & on-site assistance

Parts

• Spare Parts
• Sub-Assembly Replacements
• CEMA Idler & Pulley Components
• Hoist Replacement Parts & Accessories