Maximizing Efficiencies Is A Battle. Half Of That Battle Is Knowing What To Look For And What Changes Can Affect The Overall Flow. By Jason Crain Many aspects of an operation can affect production efficiencies – from the people to the product flow, the type of equipment used and the individual equipment components. And we need to understand that increasing…
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Cleaning Conveyor Belts Efficiently, Minimizing Maintenance
By Adam Puchalla How do contaminants on conveyor belts, so-called “carryback,” affect the production process? Caking on conveyor belts is one of the main causes of inefficiencies in conveying operations, because it has two negative effects. First, caked material on the belt is usually carried to places where the material is not supposed to go – to the floor, to…
Read MoreFenner Dunlop Opens Phoenix Distribution Center
Fenner Dunlop has opened a new conveyor belting distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz., to support the rapid growth of the western U.S. markets. It will offer valued customers immediate access to premium conveyor belting to meet the needs of their critical bulk material handling applications.
Read MoreREMA TIP TOP Acquires Knapheide Conveyor Technology Division
H. Gulich’s Nachf. Fördertechnik GmbH, a company of the globally operating REMA TIP TOP Group, acquired the conveyor technology division of Knapheide GmbH Hydraulik-Systeme. With the acquisition REMA TIP TOP expands its production capacity of high-quality conveyor belts in Germany. Founded in 1967, Knapheide is a highly specialized supplier of custom and turnkey hydraulics solutions as well as conveyor belts.…
Read MoreMartin Engineering Launches Cleaner Blade Replacement Program
Martin Engineering announced a factory direct replacement program to deliver freshly molded polyurethane cleaner blades for conveyor belts. Custom-fitted on-site and installed free of charge, customers pay only for the replacement blades. The program from Martin Engineering assures customers of accurately sized and professionally installed replacement blades that are matched to their specific application, providing optimum cleaning performance and service…
Read MoreContinental Acquires WCCO Belting
Continental has acquired WCCO Belting, Wahpeton, N.D. With this acquisition, the technology company complements its conveyor belting customer portfolio and strengthens its Conveying Solutions business in multiple industries. Additionally, equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers and farmers will benefit from a combined product and service portfolio generating a full multi-tier offering that will enable better support and service. “This strategic acquisition is…
Read MoreSandvik Unveils New 3-Series Mobile Impact Crusher
Sandvik launched its new mid-size impactor QI353, the first of its new 3rd Generation 3-Series products. Designed in response to customer research, the new crusher has been built with more productivity, uptime, efficiency, flexibility, connectivity and safety at the forefront of its innovative design. The Sandvik QI353 features a ground-up new mid-size track platform and custom Prisec impact crusher. Targeted…
Read MoreRST Deals in Maximum Dust Suppression
The ability for a company to aim for maximum dust suppression relies on a holistic approach to the supply of solutions, combining different methods to achieve the highest possible standards of dust control possible, said fine particle specialist Reynolds Soil Technologies. Serious environmental and health issues caused by dust have given cause for tougher restrictions around the world, with dust…
Read MoreSmiley Monroe to Build Plant in Kentucky
In a move driven by customer demand and strong industry forecasts, conveyor belt producer Smiley Monroe announced the opening of a manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ky. This $2 million investment, assisted by Danske Bank and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, will create 30 new full-time jobs in the local area, as well as safeguarding jobs at the company’s headquarters in Lisburn,…
Read MoreApache Offers Tough Conveyor Belts
When the application’s a tough one, like aggregate, mining, logging or metals, it needs a belt that’s even tougher. To meet this need, Apache offers extreme-duty belt specifications with the durability to stand up to even the most challenging uses.
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