Posted on February 4, 2022 in Conveyor Belts, and News
Dylan Harling joins Benetech, Inc. as Product Manager of Idlers Montgomery, IL (02/07/2022) – Benetech, Inc., an environmental company that controls fugitive dust and provides bulk material handling solutions, announced that Dylan Harling had joined the company as Product Manager of their new Idler Product Line. Dylan Harling will manage, develop, and drive the strategic […]
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Posted on January 10, 2022 in Material Flow
Industrial Clean Sweep AC Air Control System Most bulk material handlers would agree that a perfect day at the plant would include an uninterrupted material flow: no shutdowns, little to no maintenance, nothing but steady production from sun up to sundown. Clean Sweep AC eliminates bridging, ratholes, and material handling build-up. Each nozzle emits a […]
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Posted on November 24, 2021 in Conveyor Belts, and Maintenance
Preventing Frozen Bulk Material & Conveyor Belts What to Know & Use This Winter Steady, efficient production at a bulk material handling operation can involve more than controlling dust and having the right equipment for material containment and flow on the conveyor belt. Managing weather conditions also becomes a factor, especially in winter when they […]
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Posted on November 15, 2021 in Conveyor Belts
Conveyor Belt Alignment Proper conveyor belt alignment plays a significant role in efficiency at a bulk material handling plant. Misalignment occurs when there is a problem with the conveyor belt tracking, the process for keeping the conveyor belt on its proper path. Just a few causes of conveyor belt mistracking might include: The consequences of […]
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Posted on November 3, 2021 in Conveyor Belts
Drop & Slide Return The Drop & Slide Return is receiving tremendous interest! Some of the reactions/comments noted most recently include: Cement plant on clinker belts. Dangerous area to work with slip, trip, and fall issues. Would be very helpful to service conveyors from one side only! Quarry tunnel under crushers. The far side wall […]
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Posted on October 28, 2021 in Dust Control
Total Containment of an Absolute Challenge The hardworking professionals behind bulk material handling dedicate their time, thought, and effort to a vital industrial service. The products and solutions they provide support daily living and commerce throughout the U.S. and the world. Their profession also exposes them to the ever-present risk of fugitive dust, which escapes […]
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Posted on October 15, 2021 in Flow Control Chutes, Material Flow, and Transfer Systems
Discrete Element Method (DEM) & Transfer Point Solutions The proper flow of material is vital to a bulk handling operation. However, each operation also contends with its particular material challenges, and they can surface anywhere from silos to bins to hoppers to the conveyor belt. Bulk material flow results from how its particles move, changing […]
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Posted on October 5, 2021 in Dust Control
Iron ore is a rock or mineral from which metallic iron can be extracted economically. It constitutes 5% of the earth’s crust. Viable forms of ore contain between 25% and 60% iron. Ore greater than 60% iron is known as natural ore or direct shipping ore, meaning it can be fed directly into iron-making blast […]
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Posted on September 14, 2021 in Dust Control, Fugitive Dust Emissions, and Material Handling
Inhalable dust can lodge in the nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract. Fine inhalable dust can penetrate the body’s built-in cleaning mechanisms (e.g., mucus membranes) and travel deep into the bloodstream as well as the lungs, where they are likely to remain. Consistent exposure to inhalable and fine inhalable dust can irritate airways, aggravate allergies […]
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Posted on August 26, 2021 in Dust Control, and Maintenance
Most bulk material handling plants have confined spaces that are restricted or limited for access and not designed for continuous occupancy. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), more than 1.5 million workers enter confined spaces each year. Because of the nature of confined spaces, workers must enter them with great caution and […]
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