The Importance Of Skirtboard Sealing Systems. By Dave Mueller Manufacturing properly sealed conveyor chutes for bulk handling is important for safety, and to promote an efficient and clean working environment. This article explains some of the issues older designs experience, how a sealed environment improves workplace safety and how skirting can reduce labor costs for cleanup, in turn, lowering the…
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Martin Engineering Marks 80 Years of Product Innovation
Martin Engineering is marking 80 years of product innovation, engineering expertise and global growth. During a month of celebrations in September 2024, the firm invited customers, local communities and employees’ families to its flagship Center for Innovation in Neponset, Ill., and see for themselves the extent of Martin’s investment in engineering research and technological advancement over eight decades. Martin Engineering…
Read MoreMartin Engineering Talks Tracking the Untrackable Belt
We often hear that some belts are simply “untrackable.” We’re confident the proper knowledge and solutions can have a significant impact on belt trackability. Martin Engineering has both the expertise and the components to get your belts back on track.
Read MoreShaking Out the Sand
Quality Vibration And The Dewatering Process. By Larry Horrie After fresh water, sand is the most widely consumed natural resource on the planet. The annual global consumption of sand is estimated to be >15 billion tons, with a respective trade volume of $70 billion. [1][2] It is valued for different grades and qualities due to its wide application across nearly…
Read MoreMartin Engineering Launches Orion Secondary Cleaner
Martin Engineering released what it has called the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time: the SQC2S Orion Secondary Cleaner.
Read MoreConveyors: 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…
Read MoreMartin Engineering Conveyor Wear Liner Protects Chutes, Extends Skirt Life
The Manufactured Canoe Liner from Martin Engineering is made from durable urethane molded around a rugged steel plate to absorb impact and abrasion from the punishing bulk handling environment. With the protective plate integrated directly into the urethane liner, the design delivers superior shielding of the skirt sealing system and chute wall from heavy, fast-moving cargo. The result is extended…
Read MoreMartin Engineering Talks Belt Cleaner Tensioners
There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. Inadequate tensioning causes carryback to cling to the belt and spill along its path, piling up under the conveyor and emitting excessive dust. This requires extra labor for…
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 MoreAddressing Conveyor Idler Issues
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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