RPS is a Trusted Source for Conveyor Covers, Wastewater Covers & Architectural Metal Curving
RPS Engineering has supplied conveyor belt covers, wastewater tank covers, and metal roofing to Illinois municipalities, agricultural operations, and industrial facilities for over 50 years — right from our home base in Elgin, IL.
We manufacture everything in-house at our facility, which means faster lead times, tighter quality control, and direct access to our design team – from your first call to final installation.
Proudly Serving
RPS Engineering’s Elgin base, gives us a natural advantage in serving the entire state quickly and efficiently. Our central Midwest location means reduced shipping costs and faster delivery for customers compared to out-of-state suppliers.
We regularly serve customers across:
- Chicagoland & Northeast Illinois — Chicago, Elgin, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Waukegan, Naperville
- Central Illinois — Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur
- Western Illinois — Galesburg, Moline, Rock Island, Quincy
- Southern Illinois — Carbondale, Marion, Belleville, East St. Louis
- Rural & Agricultural Communities — Grain belt communities across McLean, Livingston, Kankakee, Bureau, and surrounding counties
Whether your facility or municipality is urban or rural, we have the logistics and experience to get your order to you on time.
Conveyor Covers for Industrial Use
Our home base state is one of the nation’s top agricultural and industrial states — and where there’s bulk material handling, there’s a need for reliable conveyor protection. RPS Engineering manufactures heavy-duty conveyor covers designed to shield your belt conveyors from weather, debris, and contamination year-round.
Ideal for industries including:
- Grain elevators and co-ops across the corn and soybean belt
- Aggregate, sand, and gravel operations along the Mississippi Rivers
- Coal handling and power generation facilities
- Cement and concrete plants
- Salt and de-icing material storage — critical for harsh winters
- Food processing and distribution facilities
Our conveyor covers are available in a wide range of materials including galvanized steel, aluminum, and fiberglass, in both standard and custom configurations. All covers are engineered to handle the heavy snow loads and freeze-thaw cycles common to our winters, while also standing up to the humid summers that accelerate corrosion in lesser products.
Wastewater Tank Covers & Dome Systems for Illinois Municipalities
Illinois is home to hundreds of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities — from large metro plants serving Chicago and its suburbs to smaller systems serving rural townships and water districts. RPS Engineering supplies a full range of wastewater tank covers designed to control odors, protect water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and extend the service life of your tanks and clarifiers.
Our wastewater cover solutions include:
Flat Tank Cover– Lightweight, durable covers for rectangular and square tanks. Ideal for chemical feed tanks, digesters, and equalization basins at Illinois treatment plants.
Fiberglass Domes — Our fiberglass geodesic domes provide excellent corrosion resistance in the harsh environment of a wastewater treatment facility. A popular choice for Illinois municipalities looking for a long-service-life cover with minimal maintenance.
Aluminum Domes — Strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant aluminum dome covers are well-suited for large-diameter clarifiers and digesters. Commonly specified by Illinois engineering firms on municipal projects.
Launder & Channel Covers — Custom-fabricated covers for launders, troughs, and open channels at water and wastewater treatment plants. Helps reduce odor complaints in communities where treatment facilities are near residential areas.
Serving Wastewater professionals including:
- Municipal public works departments and water reclamation districts
- Engineering firms designing Illinois WWTP upgrades and expansions
- Industrial facilities with on-site wastewater treatment (food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical)
- Rural water districts, water associations and sanitary districts
RPS Engineering works directly with consulting engineers and municipal project managers throughout Illinois to ensure our covers are specified correctly, fabricated to drawing, and delivered on schedule for your project timeline.
RPS Engineering works with LAI for IL. & WI. Wastewater & Odor Control Projects.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Metal Curving for Construction
RPS Engineering offers precision metal panel curving for commercial, industrial, and municipal construction projects throughout the state. If your project calls for curved or radius panels — for barrel-vault roofs, curved canopies, archways, or other architectural features — our in-house curving capabilities deliver exact results to your specified radius.
We curve panels in a wide range of profiles and gauges, and work directly with general contractors, metal building contractors, architects, and roofing subcontractors to ensure panels arrive ready to install.
Common applications include:
- Barrel-vault and curved roof structures on commercial and municipal buildings
- Curved canopies on retail, transit, and institutional projects
- Architectural feature elements on educational and government facilities
- Agricultural and storage buildings with curved rooflines
With manufacturing in Elgin. turnaround is fast and shipping costs are lower than sourcing curved panels from out-of-state suppliers. Contact our team at custservice@rpsengineering.com for panel profiles, radius capabilities, and project pricing.
Industries We Serve
Agriculture & Grain Handling
The state is the #2 corn-producing state in the country, and grain elevators, co-ops, and processing facilities rely on RPS Engineering conveyor covers to protect their material handling systems from weather, pests, and contamination. We understand the seasonal urgency of the Illinois harvest season — our team is responsive and our manufacturing is fast.
Municipal Water & Wastewater
We’ve worked with municipalities and water reclamation districts across Illinois for decades. Our team understands the procurement and specification process for public projects, including working with engineering consultants, responding to bid specs, and meeting project delivery schedules.
Industrial & Manufacturing
From aggregate producers along Illinois’ major waterways to food and beverage processors in the Chicago metro area, RPS Engineering supplies conveyor covers and custom fabrications to a broad range of Illinois industrial customers.
Commercial Construction
General contractors, metal building contractors, and roofing subcontractors count on RPS for competitively priced, quality metal roofing and siding panels with reliable lead times.
Why Companies Choose RPS Engineering
Made in the U.S.A. — Manufactured at our 40,000 square foot facility for fast, cost-effective delivery statewide
Over 50 years of experience — Founded in 1975, we are proud to have celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2025. We have a proven track record of experience and success.
ISO 9001:2008 Compliant — Our quality management system ensures consistent, high-quality products every time
Custom fabrication capabilities — Standard catalog products and fully custom designs to meet your exact specifications
Responsive, expert team — Talk directly to engineers and specialists, not a call center
Nationwide reputation, local presence — We serve customers around the world
Women Owned Company – Proud to be led by Linda Peddle since December 2025.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact the RPS Engineering team today for a quote, product specifications, or to discuss your project.
Phone: 847-931-1950 Conveyor Covers: coversales@rpsengineering.com Wastewater Covers & Domes: Gina-wwtp@rpsengineering.com Metal Curving/Roofing & Siding: custservice@rpsengineering.com
RPS Engineering 1300 Crispin Drive | Elgin, IL 60123
