Apron feeder parts and upgrades

Apron feeder parts and upgrades

Extend apron feeder performance, safety, and service life with targeted parts and upgrades

Last updated Jun 2026
Using Metso’s deep equipment knowledge, original designs and technical specifications, apron feeder parts and modernization solutions help extend the life of existing apron feeders. With access to OEM apron feeder parts and specialized upgrade options, your equipment can be upgraded or refurbished to improve safety, reliability and sustainability without full replacement.
Safety and reliability

Superior safety with fewer repairs and maintenance, lower noise, less spillage and a cleaner environment.

Lower environmental impact

Retrofits and refurbishments significantly reduce raw material consumption when compared with the procurement of new equipment.

OEM quality, warranty and support

Unmatched parts quality with standard factory warranty and dedicated local support.

One partner offering with Metso
One partner

We provide lifecycle support across multiple OEM brands, from individual replacement parts to complete overhauls.

Why modernize your apron feeder?

Many apron feeders used in ports and mining operations today were designed decades ago. While mechanically robust, aging equipment often faces new challenges:

  • Aging components and wear
  • Increasing safety and availability requirements
  • Rising maintenance and downtime costs
  • Growing pressure to reduce environmental impact

Modernization allows you to extend service life, improve performance, and meet today’s operational and sustainability expectations.

How modernization improves apron feeder performance

By modernizing selected components rather than replacing the entire machine, you can maximize equipment performance in a cost-effective way, especially when the feeder is structurally sound but operational demands or safety requirements have changed. Upgrades introduce new functionality using state-of-the-art and more sustainable technology, improving reliability, extending equipment life and simplifying maintenance. At the same time, modernization helps reduce health and safety risks, supporting safer and more efficient day-to-day operation.

Our offering

Metso apron feeder spare parts help you keep your apron feeder operating safely, reliably, and efficiently over time. Designed to original specifications, our spare parts ensure proper fit and consistent performance, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime and maintenance issues. With access to original drawings and technical documentation, we support long-term spare part availability for both Metso and legacy equipment.

When to repair your apron feeder

When wear is limited to individual components and the overall condition of the feeder remains sound, repairing with OEM spare parts is often the most practical and cost-effective solution. Targeted part replacement helps restore performance and reliability without unnecessary upgrades or refurbishment.

Do you want guidance on spare part planning? Detailed recommendations are available in our free Apron feeder handbook. Download it for free now.

Metso apron feeder spare parts

Metso apron feeder spare parts help you keep your apron feeder operating safely, reliably, and efficiently over time. Designed to original specifications, our spare parts ensure proper fit and consistent performance, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime and maintenance issues. With access to original drawings and technical documentation, we support long-term spare part availability for both Metso and legacy equipment.

When to repair your apron feeder

When wear is limited to individual components and the overall condition of the feeder remains sound, repairing with OEM spare parts is often the most practical and cost-effective solution. Targeted part replacement helps restore performance and reliability without unnecessary upgrades or refurbishment.

Do you want guidance on spare part planning? Detailed recommendations are available in our free Apron feeder handbook. Download it for free now.

Metso apron feeder spare parts
Metso apron feeder upgrade

Upgrading or retrofitting your apron feeder helps improve performance, safety and reliability while extending equipment service life. Metso offers targeted upgrade solutions based on original designs and application knowledge, allowing you to modernize older machines to meet today’s operational requirements. From mechanical improvements to condition-monitoring options, upgrades help reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance intervals and increase overall equipment availability.

When to upgrade or retrofit your apron feeder

When operating conditions change, wear affects multiple assemblies, or performance and safety requirements increase, upgrading or retrofitting selected components may provide greater long-term value than repair alone. We provide expert support and guidance to identify the optimal solution for your operation.

By upgrading only what matters most, you can improve productivity, enhance safety and get more value from your existing apron feeder for years to come.

Maximize your apron feeder’s productivity and service life while minimizing unplanned outages and improving safety.

Metso's intelligent condition monitoring system (ICMS) provides real-time insight into apron feeder health, helping you stay informed about critical wear conditions. With smart pan wear detection, ICMS enables proactive maintenance planning, reduces reliance on manual inspections, minimizes downtime and supports longer, more predictable maintenance intervals.

Learn more about ICMS and how to monitor the wear of your apron feeder pans in this leaflet.

And don’t miss ICMS in action – watch the video. - Opens in a new window

Metso ICMS apron feeder pan wear monitoring

Potential to serve every brand

As your OEM expert, Metso offers the right support, service, top-quality equipment, and parts/components. Through our heritage, we have over 100 years of experience in apron feeder parts with multiple models and brands.

Metso is the sole owner of the original drawings and product specifications to previously sold OEM brands. In addition to Metso equipment, we own the drawings for brands such as:

Stephens Adamson
NICO
Faço
McNally Wellman
Allis Chalmers
Svedala
And other legacy OEM brands

With one of the largest installed bases in the industry and extensive field experience, Metso can service and support third-party equipment with confidence, regardless of original manufacturer.

Apron feeders serve a wide range of applications for feeding, unloading, and discharging difficult materials:

  • Crusher feed – delivering large, abrasive material to crushers
  • Stockpile reclaim – reclaiming material from bins, hoppers, or stockpiles at a uniform rate
  • Rotary car dumpers – feeding material from rotary dumpers to conveyor system
  • Wet and sticky material – ideal for materials that clog or jam other types of feeders
 
How to improve apron feeder performance
This handbook will help to outline the maintenance required to achieve high reliability and address key development and improvement aspects.
Case study
Find out how we increased the feeder capacity by 20% at Kinross

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