Vecoplan says its pipe belt conveyors are energy-efficient in transporting bulk materials.With its VecoBelt series, Bad Marienberg, Germany-based Vecoplan offers pipe belt conveyors that it says are ideal for transporting almost all bulk materials, including processed industrial and production waste. The company says it has now enhanced the system by implementing a roller-free belt return.To […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
A “conveyor belt” of storm systems, each more powerful than the last, is forecast to threaten the Tallahassee area over the next week, bringing the risk of flooding, tornadoes and hail.The back-to-back storms are expected to begin Wednesday afternoon as the weakest of the system brings light rain to the area. Forecasters say that is […]
A WASTE and recycling company has been fined £10,000 after an employee had his arm ripped off by a machine. Agency worker, Vladislavs Golovacs, of Wrotham Road, Gravesend, was attempting to clear a blockage at Pinden Quarry, in Longfield, when the incident happened on December 20 2010. Last Thursday (May 17) Dartford Magistrates’ Court heard […]
Robotics & Automation NewsMarket trends and business perspectivesToday’s conveyor systems offer so many innovations that increase material handling efficiency that it’s worth the time to rethink your current systems.How do today’s most efficient manufacturers move bulky materials within their facilities? Engineers at Ultimation Industries, a leader in conveyor technology and automation for nearly 30 years, […]
There are many factors that affect the profitability and functionality of today’s carwash tunnels, but often the most basic element is vehicle motion. Since the dawn of tunnel washing, unmanned vehicles have been propelled through a cleaning area via different means. The concept of rolling a vehicle instead of moving equipment or employees initially allowed […]
Finnegan Shannon’s Exhibition on a Conveyor Belt Alleviates Museum Fatigue ARTnewssource
Figure 1: Hilmot MDR accumulating spiral is bidirectional and capable of variable speed control.(Source: Hilmot)Hilmot is a conveyor manufacturer with a focus on 24 Vdc motorized drive roller conveyors. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hilmot also offers product sortation and tire handling systems along with traditional products, such as belt conveyors and belt-driven live roller systems (Figure […]
MenuMONTGOMERY, Ohio — The popular Japanese restaurant trend of sushi conveyor belts has made its way to the Tri-State. Kawa Revolving Sushi opened its doors in mid-August 2023, and the Symmes Township restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind experience for guests. Revolving sushi conveyor belt are massive in Asia and more prevalent in bigger U.S. cities such […]
By replacing solid spherical roller bearings on a vehicle bodywork washer conveyor belt drive with split spherical roller bearings and matching housings from Schaeffler, a car manufacturer in Spain has significantly reduced the time it takes to replace damaged bearings, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and reduced downtime of the washer plant. With 11,000 employees […]
Share this articleCody Mannell was trapped up to his shoulder in a conveyor belt and will suffer lifelong difficulties from the accident. Photo / 123RFA man whose arm was caught in a conveyor belt for about an hour has been awarded $52,000 compensation.According to an April Waipukurau District Court decision, released publicly on Friday, Cody […]
