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 catastrophic injury in the blink of an eye. This makes training essential, no matter what activity is happening around…
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A Common Design Problem Is Fitting Belt Cleaners In The Optimum Locations. By R. Todd Swinderman
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Martin Engineering featured new product designs at MINExpo 2024. These heavy-duty (HD) and extra-heavy duty (XHD) accessories are designed to significantly improve efficiency while reducing dust emissions and offering safer maintenance and replacement. The result is greater productivity with less labor for a lower cost of operation.
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Justifying Safety Investments Is Greatly Enhanced By Quantifying What Most Financial Managers Refer To As ‘Intangible Costs.’ By Dennis Blauser Conveyor safety is not a modern trend bred by government regulation; it’s a common-sense idea as old as the first conveyor design. In the modern age, safety is a key factor in worker protection, reduced insurance rates and a lower…
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Martin Engineering has reimagined the bulk handling transfer chute to reduce downtime for installation and offer more options for future modifications.
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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.
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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.
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