SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Posted on February 7, 2022
Supporting Efficient Bulk Material Handling Bulk material handlers depend on the conveyor belt and idlers as foundational components of daily operations. The performance of the conveyor belt depends heavily on these often underappreciated supporting parts. During a typical day, a conveyor belt transfers tons of bulk material, much of which can land on the belt […]
Posted on February 4, 2022
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 […]
Posted on November 24, 2021
Preventing Frozen Bulk Material & Conveyor Belts: What to Know & Use This Winter Steady, efficient production in 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 […]
Posted on November 15, 2021
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 […]
Posted on November 3, 2021
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 […]
Posted on June 22, 2021
A Safer, Faster Way to Replace Conveyor Belt Idlers Bulk material handling professionals know the problems that can arise with the conveyor belt. A belt that isn’t properly moving can disrupt your operation’s entire schedule. Mistracking, belt slipping, and material blockage and spillage can halt production and lead to costly maintenance, especially in harsh environments. However, […]
Posted on April 22, 2021
If your bulk material handling operation has specific concerns about environmental or governmental compliance, you’re likely preoccupied with issues caused by carryback. Material stuck to the belt affects housekeeping, belt tracking and especially dust control. With some bulk materials, you may find that standard belt-cleaning systems just aren’t thorough enough. Belt-surface blemishes can trap material […]
Posted on February 24, 2021
Essential Positions + Ideal People = Total Service and Solutions Production, maintenance, safety, compliance: Success in bulk material handling involves many facets. Properly managing each call for multidimensional support from a resource with knowledge, experience, and relationships reaching across years of hard work and discovery. A well-run and -maintained conveyor system is crucial to greater […]
Posted on November 11, 2020
Five Leading Reasons and How to Resolve Them Conveyor chutes are vital to bulk material handling. At the same time, just about every bulk material handler has had to contend with issues related to conveyor chute spillages, such as risks to safety, health, and compliance; slowed production; lost material; and extra housekeeping and maintenance costs. […]
Posted on October 6, 2020
Fugitive dust created by the conveyor in bulk material handling can turn into major setbacks if left unaddressed for too long. Production might continue, but it will be increasingly less efficient. Safety and compliance will become greater issues as well. You depend on your conveyor system to ensure exceptional customer service and achieve your operational […]
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