Feeling Centered: The Zen of Conveyor Belt Tracking
The moment a conveyor belt wanders, material spills, system safety and productivity quickly degrade, and operating costs rise. Spillage fouls idlers and pulleys, causing them to seize, leading to friction damage on the belt and potentially becoming a fi...
Martin Engineering acquires CVT, expanding conveyor products portfolio
[Neponset, IL, USA] – The global leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has announced the acquisition of ConveyorTech Pty Ltd* (CVT) of Australia, expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components. Acqui...
Passive Dust Control At Conveyor Transfer Points
Most belt conveyors experience some spillage and dust at the transfer point, leading to safety and air quality concerns. Passive dust control is achieved by retrofitting the conveyor transfer point to seal the enclosure and control airflow within it, al...
Safely Clearing Silo, Hopper, and Chute Blockages
The signs of a clogged silo, hopper, or chute are obvious. Nothing is discharging from the spout. Material is compacted, or there’s spillage from either overflow or conveyor backup. When production stops, workers get creative, hitting the side of ...
