TIPS FROM THE PROS ON CONVEYOR ENGINEERING, USAGE, MAINTENANCE AND MORE. By Mark S. Kuhar Conveyors are the critical link that keeps material moving in an aggregates plant. While you can’t overstate the importance of crushers and screens, if the material doesn’t get to them efficiently, product doesn’t get made. Because they are so automatic in service, it is easy…
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Eriez Separation, Inspections and Material Handling
Eriez offers a wide variety of separation, inspections and material-handling products for producers. Magnetic Separators Eriez magnetic separators are designed to automatically remove large amounts of ferrous from nonferrous materials conveyed in deep burdens on almost any type of conveyor or chute. Eriez 7000 Series Suspended Electromagnets come with the Eriez Hi-Gradient Circuit to produce maximum-force density at a selected working…
Read MoreMcCloskey to Debut New Jaw Crusher
McCloskey International will debut its new jaw crusher, the J45, at this year’s AGG1 show. On display at Booth 1064, the J45’s true 45- x 27-in. jaw, with both level and load sensors, ensures the most efficient material handling across applications. The new model joins the redesigned V2 Series jaw crushers coming to the market, including the J40 V2 and the…
Read MoreMcCloskey Feeder Stackers Built for Versatility
The new 2014 McCloskey feeder stackers – TF80 and WF80 – have an innovative new feature to enhance and streamline the process of material handling and stockpiling. In response to customer feedback, the feeder stackers can now operate flat at zero degrees for lower stockpiles, while providing controlled flow of material output without blockages, bottlenecking or bridging. Capable of more…
Read MoreChevron Pulley Available from Superior Industries
Superior Industries Inc. now manufactures a new, longer-lasting model of its Chevron Pulleys. Manufactured with special high tensile steel, the new AR Chevron Pulley model is designed for conveyor owners who require extra high performance and guaranteed uptime at their material-handling operations. According to Superior, the new AR Chevron Pulleys are available in Mine Duty and Super Duty models, in…
Read MoreSyntron Appoints Blanchard
Syntron Material Handling appointed Andy Blanchard to the position of CEO effective June 9, 2014. This announcement, after the divestment of FMC Technologies’ Material Handling division to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, allows for more focused growth and development within the company’s U.S. and Chinese facilities. FMC Technologies established its Material Handling division as a profitable global solutions business within many…
Read MoreRexroth Touts Energy-Efficient Machine Automation
Greater energy efficiency and safety increasingly determine the selection of electric drives, even at high levels of power. With its IndraDrive CL/ML, Bosch Rexroth now offers a scaled product range of strong drive solutions from 110 kW to 4 MW for applications in metal forming, plastics, test, printing, mining, metallurgy, marine, offshore and other heavy industries. These drives open up…
Read MoreSiemens Conveyor Technology for Material Handling
Siemens is offering conveyor technology for material handling to all builder, system integrator and end-users of both discrete and process manufacturing markets. An integrated drive system with Siemens motion control and drives products, along with communication protocols, is available. It spans the range of drives, motors, gear motors and automation technology, plus machine safety, power supply and circuit protection. As…
Read MoreFlexco Improves Bolt Solid Plate Fastening System
Flexco updated the design of the washers on #1, 140 and 190 Bolt Solid Plate Fastening Systems to improve fastener-belt interaction and maximize splice performance, according to the company.
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