Custom Manufactured
Diameter, length, shaft size, bearing spec, wall thickness, belt width and mounting — every roller and frame is built to your drawing or your existing part, not to a generic catalogue size.
Steel Fabrication for Mining & Industry
Conveyor Rollers, Weigh Bridges & Steel Built to Spec
Trading Post United manufactures conveyor rollers, conveyor belt assemblies, weigh bridge structures and custom steel fabrication for mining companies and industrial plants — plus the on-site maintenance that keeps them running.
100%Made to your spec
24/7Breakdown support
1 – 7Day turnaround*
SANationwide delivery
- Trusted by mines & plants
- Manufactured to your spec
- Fast breakdown turnaround
- Fabrication + maintenance
- Quality workmanship
Why Trading Post United
Built Strong. Delivered Fast. Backed Up.
Downtime costs more than the part does. Everything we manufacture is designed around the fit, the load and the environment it has to survive in.
Heavy-Duty by Design
Quality materials and accurate machining mean less unnecessary wear, fewer bearing failures and longer service life in dusty, wet and abrasive mining conditions.
Maintenance Too
We don't just make the part and walk away. Our team handles installation, breakdown repairs, change-outs and scheduled plant maintenance on site.
What We Do
Steel Fabrication & Conveyor Solutions
From a single replacement roller to a complete conveyor belt assembly and weigh bridge installation.
Core ProductConveyor Rollers
Carry, return, impact, guide and custom rollers manufactured to your conveyor system, application and operating requirements.
View detailsConveyor Belt AssyConveyor Belt Assemblies
Complete conveyor belt assemblies, idler frames, stringers, walkways and support structures designed, fabricated and installed.
View detailsWeigh BridgesWeigh Bridges
Belt weigher frames, load-cell mounting structures and weigh bridge steelwork fabricated and installed to suit your scale supplier.
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Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
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★★★★★
We sent through the dimensions of a failed carry roller on a Friday and had replacements on site the following week. The fit was spot on and the belt has been running clean since.
PM
Plant ManagerCoal handling plant, Mpumalanga
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★★★★★
Jaco and the team fabricated and installed our weigh frame structure with almost no disruption to production. Practical guys who understand how a plant actually works.
EF
Engineering ForemanAggregate & screening operation
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★★★★★
Good quality steelwork at a fair price, and they came out after hours to sort a breakdown. That kind of backup is worth more than the quote difference.
MS
Maintenance SupervisorMaterials handling contractor
Fab + FixManufacturing and maintenance under one roof
About Us
A Workshop That Speaks Plant Language
Trading Post United is a South African steel fabrication business built around one thing: making the components that keep material moving. Conveyor rollers, belt assemblies, weigh bridge structures and the heavy steelwork around them.
We work with mining companies, materials handling contractors and industrial plants who need parts that fit first time and a supplier who answers the phone when a belt goes down.
- Custom manufacture from your drawing or sample
- Replacement parts matched to your existing system
- On-site installation and breakdown maintenance
Send Us Your Dimensions. We'll Send You a Price.
Roller sizes, belt width, quantity and application — that's all we need to get a quotation back to you.
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About Trading Post United
Steel fabrication and industrial maintenance for the people who keep plants running.
Our Story
Started on the Plant Floor, Not Behind a Desk
Trading Post United was built out of a simple frustration our clients kept repeating: getting the right conveyor component, at the right size, in a reasonable time, was harder than it should be. Standard catalogue parts almost fit. Long lead times turned a two-hour change-out into a week of lost production.
So we set up to do it the other way around. Tell us the diameter, the length, the shaft configuration, the bearing spec and the conditions the part has to live in, and we manufacture it to match. If you don't have a drawing, send us the old roller or the measurements and we work from that.
Today we manufacture conveyor rollers, conveyor belt assemblies, weigh bridge structures and general steel fabrication for mining companies, materials handling contractors and industrial plants — and we back it up with maintenance and breakdown support on site.
Spec FirstEvery job starts with your measurements
Our Mission
To keep material moving. We manufacture and maintain conveyor components that fit correctly the first time, last in demanding conditions, and get to site fast enough to matter — so our clients spend less time standing still.
Our Values
Do the measuring properly. Use the right material. Weld it like it's going on your own plant. Quote honestly, deliver when we said we would, and pick up the phone when something goes wrong.
The Difference
What Makes Us Different
Plenty of workshops can cut and weld steel. Here's why plants keep coming back to us.
No Generic Sizes
Everything is manufactured to your requirement — not the closest thing on a shelf.
One Supplier, Two Jobs
Fabrication and maintenance. Same team makes the part and fits it.
Breakdown Speed
Urgent replacement work is prioritised. We know what a stopped belt costs per hour.
Straight Talk
If a different spec will last longer or cost you less, we'll tell you before we quote.
Capability
Industries We Serve
Our conveyor rollers, belt assemblies and fabricated steelwork run in a wide range of demanding environments.
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Steel
- Recycling
- Agriculture
- Warehousing
- Materials Handling
- Construction
Let's Get Your Conveyor Sorted
Tell us what you need manufactured, repaired or replaced — we'll come back with a practical answer and a price.
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Our Services
Conveyor rollers, conveyor belt assemblies, weigh bridges, general steel fabrication and industrial maintenance.
Capabilities
Fabrication & Maintenance Services
Everything below is manufactured or carried out to your specification, drawing or existing component.
ManufacturingConveyor Rollers
Carry rollers, return rollers, impact rollers, guide rollers, drive and tail pulley rollers, plus fully custom-designed rollers for mining and industrial applications.
Get a quoteAssemblyConveyor Belt Assy
Complete conveyor belt assemblies — idler sets, troughing frames, stringers, drive and tail sections, guarding and walkway steel, fabricated and installed.
Get a quoteWeighingWeigh Bridges
Weigh bridge and belt weigher steelwork: load-cell mounting frames, precision-aligned weigh idlers, calibration platforms and supporting structures.
Get a quoteStructuresIdler Frames & Structures
Troughing and return idler frames, adjustable brackets, skirting, chutes, hoppers and support structures built to handle continuous industrial loading.
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WorkshopGeneral Steel Fabrication
Cutting, forming, machining and welding of structural and plate steel — brackets, frames, platforms, guards, walkways, handrails and bespoke plant components.
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On SiteIndustrial Maintenance
Planned and breakdown maintenance: roller and idler change-outs, belt tracking, pulley lagging replacement, structural repairs and shutdown support.
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How It Works
From Measurement to Installation
A simple four-step process that gets the right part on your plant with the least fuss.
Send Your Specs
WhatsApp or email your dimensions, drawing, photos or the old part. Include quantity, belt width and application.
We Quote
We confirm the specification, suggest improvements where it helps, and send a written quotation with lead time.
We Manufacture
Your rollers, frames or structures are cut, machined, welded and finished in the workshop — then checked before dispatch.
Delivery & Fitment
Delivered to site, and if you want it done properly, our team installs and commissions it for you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do you need to quote a conveyor roller?
Roller diameter, roller length (face length), shaft size and configuration, bearing specification, material and wall thickness, belt width, mounting requirements and the operating conditions. If you're not sure, send us photos and the old roller measurements — we'll work it out with you.
Can you match rollers to my existing conveyor system?
Yes. Replacement rollers are one of our most common jobs. Send us your existing roller dimensions or the failed component and we manufacture a direct match so it drops straight into your existing frames.
Do you only supply, or can you install as well?
Both. We manufacture in the workshop and we do on-site work — installation, roller and idler change-outs, structural repairs and general plant maintenance during running shifts or shutdowns.
What is your lead time?
It depends on quantity and specification. Standard replacement rollers are typically quick; larger fabricated assemblies and weigh bridge structures take longer. Breakdown and urgent work is prioritised — tell us it's urgent when you enquire.
Do you work with mining companies?
Yes — mining and materials handling is our core market, along with manufacturing, steel, recycling, agriculture, warehousing and construction. Our components are built for continuous industrial duty in dusty, wet and abrasive conditions.
Can you fabricate from our engineering drawings?
Absolutely. Send through your drawings in PDF or CAD format and we'll quote against them. If you only have a concept, we can help develop the detail with you before manufacture.
Do you deliver outside your immediate area?
Yes, we arrange delivery nationwide. Let us know the delivery address when you request your quote so we can include it in the pricing.
Need It Made? Need It Fixed?
Send us the details and we'll get straight back to you with a quotation.
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Products & Projects
A look at what we manufacture and the work we've delivered on site. Filter by category to find what you need.
Conveyor RollersCustom Carry Rollers
Carry rollers manufactured to the client's shaft, bearing and face-length specification for a coal handling conveyor.
- Made to spec
- Sealed bearings
- Mining duty
Conveyor RollersReturn & Impact Rollers
Return, impact and guide rollers built to absorb loading-point shock and keep the belt tracking true.
- Impact rated
- Custom lengths
- Replacement match
Conveyor Belt AssyConveyor Gantry & Walkway
Full conveyor structure with troughing idler sets, access walkway, handrails and plant lighting installed on site.
- Structural steel
- Walkway & rails
- Site installed
Conveyor Belt AssyTroughing Idler Sets
Fabricated troughing frames with adjustable mounting and alignment screws for accurate belt profiling.
- Adjustable
- Powder finish
- Bolt-on
Weigh BridgesBelt Weigher Frame
Load-cell weigh frame fabricated and installed into an existing conveyor for accurate in-line tonnage measurement.
- Load-cell ready
- Precision aligned
- Retrofit
Weigh BridgesWeigh Bridge Steelwork
Mounting structures, calibration platforms and enclosure support steel supplied to suit your scale supplier's equipment.
- To scale spec
- Hot dip option
- Turnkey
Steel FabricationStructural Steelwork
Support frames, platforms, columns and bracing fabricated and erected for plant expansions and upgrades.
- Drawing based
- Certified welds
- Site erection
Steel FabricationChutes, Hoppers & Skirting
Wear-resistant transfer chutes, hoppers and skirting systems fabricated to reduce spillage and material build-up.
- Wear liners
- Custom profile
- Spillage control
MaintenanceRoller & Idler Change-Outs
Scheduled and emergency roller replacement carried out on site, with belt tracking checked and corrected afterwards.
- On site
- Shutdown work
- After hours
MaintenancePlant Shutdown Support
Additional fabrication and fitting crews for planned shutdowns — structural repairs, guarding, walkways and change-outs.
- Planned work
- Extra crew
- Fast turnaround
Conveyor RollersReplacement Roller Program
Keep critical spares on the shelf. We manufacture batches of your most-used roller sizes so you're never waiting on a breakdown.
- Batch pricing
- Stock holding
- Same spec
Conveyor Belt AssyConveyor Relocation & Rebuild
Strip, transport, refurbish and re-erect existing conveyor systems at a new position on the plant.
- Refurbishment
- Re-erection
- Alignment
Don't See Exactly What You Need?
Almost everything we make is custom. Describe it, send a drawing or a photo of the old part — we'll quote it.
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Send us your dimensions, quantity and application — we'll come back to you with the right conveyor roller or fabrication solution.
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