High-capacity stacking conveyors from McCloskey International are now being offered with a direct-loading “V” bin. With the V bin installed, operators can feed the stackers with a wheel loader or similar equipment with bucket loads of up to 7 yards as standard. The McCloskey V bin offers operators a direct-feed alternative to feeding the stacker with other conveying equipment, making use of existing equipment instead. While the bin can be installed on virtually any McCloskey stacker, the company expects it will become most popular on stackers sized in the 80-to 125-foot range. Depending on the material being stockpiled, these stackers typically handle 350 to 800 tons of bulk material per hour.