Despite The Best Planning, Pushing To Stay Under Budget And Ahead Of Time Can Put Sub-Optimal Equipment Back Into Service, Resulting In Early Failure. By R. Todd Swinderman and Daniel Marshall Scheduled shutdowns ensure optimum productivity but are also necessary from both a maintenance and safety standpoint. Some unwritten truths about shutdowns include: Shutdowns are busy times, with in-house and…
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Conveyors: A Look Ahead
Emerging Technology Is All About Designing For The Future By Innovating The Present. By R. Todd Swinderman Higher production demands across all bulk-handling segments require increased efficiency at the lowest cost of operation, in the safest and most effective manner possible. As conveyor systems become wider, faster and longer, more energy output and more controlled throughput will be needed. Add…
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There Can Be Many Consequences Of A Mistracking Belt, But All Result In Higher Costs And Increased Maintenance. By R. Todd Swinderman On any belt conveyor system that moves bulk materials, the belt must run straight and true to maximize its life, minimize fugitive material and safety hazards, and achieve high system efficiency. There can be many consequences of a…
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