SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Posted on March 26, 2019 in Maintenance
It’s a question most bulk material handlers will consider at some point: Should we spend a little on equipment upkeep now – or potentially a lot more on correcting problems later? Evidence and experience prove the value of periodic conveyor system maintenance: With greater profitability, OSHA compliance and operational efficiency the result, conveyor maintenance […]
Posted on January 24, 2019 in Dust Control, Maintenance, and Material Handling
Material handling systems are designed to ensure that raw material is successfully carried and delivered from one point in the process to the next. I.e., they aim to produce a planned, reliable output. Achieving this requires equipment and conditions that save time, money, and effort without any interruptions. However, because of various problems during the […]
Posted on December 10, 2018 in Dust Control
Compliance and Safety for Silica If you work in a profession that involves crushing asphalt, concrete or rocks (e.g. mining, milling or construction), you’re probably aware of OSHA’s tightening Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica (Table 1 of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1153). The new standard – 50 micrograms per cubic meter with […]
Posted on September 4, 2018 in Material Handling
Orchestrating successful bulk material handling projects can require an intensive integration of technologies. Large capital projects depend on the efficient application of these technologies to prevent errors that can result in lost labor, money and time. Trying to manage the logistics of a large project’s many pieces can become a stressful, overwhelming job. This is […]
Posted on June 19, 2018 in Dust Control
Those in the steel industry know that competing in a global market requires reliable, steady production. To achieve that excellence, your plant must supply superior products and services without delays or complications. Manufacturing steel places high demands on your conveyor systems. With maximum flow and minimal spillage and dust, belts must move iron ore, coal/coke, […]
Posted on April 26, 2018 in Transfer Systems
Conveyor Belt Transfer Chutes and Load Zone Support Systems: Mastering Mechanical Conveyance A bulk material handler looks to achieve the challenging balance among new-asset investment expenses, operating and maintenance costs, and risk mitigation. To prioritize asset allocation, more companies are implementing capital investment and budget-allocation strategies. However, plants must apply approach to all areas to […]
Posted on March 27, 2018 in Dust Control
Many bulk material handlers think of combustible dust as a housekeeping item. Once enough of it gathers in one place, they’ll assign personnel to clean it up. What they might often overlook are the combustible dust hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines combustible dusts as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard […]
Posted on March 6, 2018 in Dust Control
Dust Control Methods For decades, chemicals have been used as fugitive dust control measures applying a range of processes and materials. The chemicals wet the dust-prone material to induce the adherence and agglomeration of the dust to the bulk of the material. This significantly reduces the dust that can become airborne emissions. Chemical dust control […]
Posted on November 27, 2017 in Maintenance
As a bulk material handler, you know that just because a conveyor system seems to be functioning well, complications can still be forming within it. If the system is not inspected and maintained correctly, what begins as a small problem can turn into a major one that forces a shutdown and creates lost production and, […]
Posted on October 4, 2017 in Material Flow
Benetech Clean Sweep Air Cannon As a bulk material handler, you’re familiar with build-up and pluggage issues that can slow or block material flow: Clinging – material deposits that impede flow in hoppers and can contaminate other materials if the clinging material breaks off Bridging – blockage at the outlet of the storage hopper or […]
