Discharge from a conveyor belt doesn’t have to be dirty and dusty. Photo: Martin EngineeringSuggesting the “total discharge” of cargo from a conveyor belt in any bulk handling application is enough to make operators and maintenance staff chuckle.In the dirty and punishing atmosphere of bulk handling, there are no absolutes. Spillage, carryback, chute clogging and […]

Conveyor belts are a key component in food processing and manufacturing. Following we look at current standards and resources to help companies identify the right systems for their facilities and food products.Sanitary or hygienic design supports food safety by ensuring that the equipment you bring into your facilities does not pose a risk to the […]

Free magazine subscription Leslie David discusses cost, longevity and the questions to ask before you purchase conveyor belts.Analysis of internet search engines reveals that the two most commonly asked questions concerning rubber conveyor belts are “how long should they last?” and “how much do they cost?”. Ironically, the answers to both questions are inextricably linked. […]

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Thanks for contacting us. We’ve received your submission. Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Now that’s what you call a joy ride!A 3-year-old boy who managed to slip past his parents and security was caught on surveillance camera going for a conveyor belt joyride at an airport in Chile.Footage captured the moment that […]