Keys to Successful Conveyor Safety & Maintenance Training
Bulk-handling conveyors are massive, powerful systems that move tons of material per hour in complex networks over long distances. Whether the systems are in a mine, cement plant, port, or quarry, their size, speed, and power present the risk of catastr...
Martin Engineering Expands Operations In Australia
The global leader in belt conveyor accessories and bulk flow technology is expanding its operations in Australia to offer solutions to more customers nationwide. Martin Engineering first entered the Australian market in 1978 and has since grown to becom...
Transnet Revolutionises Belt Cleaning at Its Flagship Bulk Handling Terminal
The largest port operator in South Africa, Transnet, has made a fresh investment to boost productivity at its flagship bulk handling terminal by switching to innovative CleanScrape® belt cleaners from Martin Engineering. Transnet’s Richards Bay bulk mi...
Containing Dust and Spillage at Port Conveyor Transfer Points
The transfer point of a belt conveyor includes the loading zone, settling zone, and stilling zone enclosed by a skirtboard. The term skirtboard comes from the early practice of using wooden boards to confine the load on conveyors. Discussions amongst ...
Martin® X-Stand Improves Air Cannon Efficiency and Safety
The global leader in bulk material flow technology, Martin Engineering, has introduced a heavy-duty air cannon mounting system. The Martin® X-Stand is an organization system that safely keeps air cannons away from super-heated or potentially hazardous ...
Conveyor Safety and the Return on Prevention
Protecting workers should be the top priority for any employer, especially those on the front line of materials processing. Beyond the substantial financial consequences of a workplace injury or fatality, the impacts are felt profoundly by an employee...
Conveyor System Maintenance Shutdowns at Ports and Terminals
Scheduled shutdowns ensure optimum productivity but are also necessary from both a maintenance and safety standpoint. Some unwritten truths about shutdowns include: 1) there is never a “convenient” time, 2) it is impossible to be totally prepared, a...
Preventing Fugitive Material From Conveyors
Most conveyors experience some degree of material loss due to spillage, leakage, dust, and carryback, collectively known as fugitive materials. This loss can range from 3% in poorly operated and maintained systems to less than 0.1% in world-class operatio...
Industry Insight from Martin Engineering’s New Australian Managing Director
[Neponset, IL] – Martin Engineering, the global leader in belt conveyor and bulk material flow technology, announced the hiring of Darren Gilbert as Managing Director of the Australian Business unit. A native of Newcastle, Australia, Mr. Gilbert bring...
Martin Introduces the Next Generation of Rail Car Openers
[Neponset, IL] – The global leader in bulk material flow accessories is introducing a redesigned railcar opener that improves ease of use and reduces potential hazards for workers. The two-wheeled Martin® Gen 4 Railcar Opener from Martin Engineering ...
Servicing the Conveyor Cleaning Blade
The need for conveyor belt cleaning is well established. Excessive fugitive material can reduce component and belt life by as much as 30%. A multiple belt cleaner system accounts for less than 5% of overall belt wear, providing a significant benefit.[1]...
“Go Pink!” with Martin Engineering for October Breast Cancer Month
[ Neponset, IL] – The global leader in bulk material conveying and flow solutions, Martin Engineering, has expanded its popular annual “Go Pink!” program to support the Susan G. Komen® Foundation in its efforts to fund breast cancer education, ...
Optimizing Results and ROI from Conveyor Safety Training
The hours spent training production and maintenance teams can lead to variable results. They might just tick the boxes without providing a return on investment. Or they can enhance safety, foster team building, and develop a deep understanding of the ...
Bulk Cargo: Expert Advice for Solving Conveyor Carryback
Runoff can be an issue for many ports, making spillage from conveyors an added concern. Belt conveyor operators in high-volume ports and terminals often discuss the efficiency “sweet spot,” which refers to the balance between the amount of spill...
Controlling Carryback At Conveyor Transfer Points
Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations. Efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several components working in tandem. This approach aims to extend equi...
