Spring Landscaping: Using Hoppers for Mulching
April 22, 2026Using hoppers improves efficiency in mulching and other spring landscaping tasks. Learn more about the benefits and which hoppers Roura recommends.
Customizing Self-Dumping Hoppers for the Stone Industry
March 25, 2026Stone is heavy and awkward to transport. Learn more about what factors to consider when customizing a hopper for your stone handling application.
Managing Food Waste Processing With Self-Dumping Hoppers
March 25, 2026Learn more about what to consider when customizing a self-dumping hopper for food waste transportation, storage, and handling applications.
Buyers’ Guide to Rotator Boxes
February 19, 2026Not all rotator boxes are made the same. Learn what factors to consider when you select one for your application.
4 Common Safety Hazards Solved With Stone Handling Equipment
February 6, 2026Stone handling equipment, including A-frames and racks, is a must for fabricators. Learn more about the risks they help prevent.
Winter Prep With Self-Dumping Hoppers
February 6, 2026Self-dumping hoppers can improve safety and efficiency in a range of winter prep applications, including storing and transporting de-icers. Learn more.
Storage Systems: Bins or Hoppers?
February 6, 2026Bins and self-dumping hoppers both have advantages and limitations. Learn more about best use cases for each.
What Are the Different Types of Caster Wheels?
October 10, 2024This blog covers the different types and styles of caster wheels and guidance on how to select the right one.
Choosing the Best Self-Dumping Hopper for Your Application
October 3, 2024This blog covers various factors to consider when selecting a self-dumping hopper, including weight capacity, hopper material, and more.
Safe Granite & Stone Transport
October 26, 2022Stone transportation is a tough, dangerous job. Stone and granite slabs or scants can weigh thousands of pounds and can cause fatal injuries if mishandled. To reduce injury risks and potential machinery damage, it’s important to not only have a material handling safety plan in place, but to also invest in the right stone handling equipment.
Stone Transport & Handling Options
At Roura, we offer two material handling options that can be used to transport stone and granite: open-sided hoppers and A-frames.
Let’s look closer.
Open-Sided Hoppers
As the name suggests, open-sided hoppers are containers/storage hoppers that do not feature any closed ends;