October 2, 2017 — Honeywell Intelligrated introduced its Palmat pallet conveyor at PACK EXPO 2017. Palmat features heavy-duty plastic belting with a patented automatic belt take-up system to offer an alternative to rollers and chains for safe and reliable transportation of column-stacked or unitized loads on slip sheets, along with molded or specialty pallets.  Ideal […]

Costco is known for being extremely efficient: the popular grocery chain sees three million shoppers per day globally, so it’s understandable that employees and members alike must have the shopping process down to a science in order to have a safe, enjoyable shopping experience. But recently, Costco members seem to be on different pages regarding […]

Industrial technology distributors are, as the name implies, distributors of products developed by other companies. Motion, however, also develops some of its own products in partnership with the suppliers it distributes for.At Pack Expo 2023, Michael Horan with Motion showcased a mobile roller drive belt workstation that enables Motion’s customers with large shipping operations, such […]

NewsMarketsIntelligenceCareersEducationBuyers GuideU-Bolt design allows easy adjustments and maintenance[Neponset, IL] – A global leader in bulk handling technology has introduced a more effective return belt tracking system that uses high-quality materials for easier maintenance and a longer unit life.  Building upon the standard crowned roller, the Martin® Roller Tracker™ from Martin Engineering uses a unique ribbed […]

NewsMarketsIntelligenceCareersEducationBuyers Guide[Neponset, IL] – A global leader in bulk handling equipment has introduced an innovative technology that uses the kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate enough power to run a wide variety of electronic systems.  Martin Engineering designed the Martin® Roll Gen™ System to create a self contained mini power station that […]

While the initial cost to install a flat belt conveyor system may be higher than flattop or roller chain, the cost per meter makes a belt the most economical of all the conveyor types. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. Roller chains are easy to handle and install. Typically, they are the most durable and long-lasting […]

Tegel Foods workers ride conveyor belt but bosses spot video on Facebook  Daily Mailsource

Listen to this article 4 minA conveyor belt manufacturer is seeking tax incentives to expand its Olathe operations, which would add about 60 jobs.A global conveyor belt manufacturer wants to expand in Olathe and add close to 60 jobs.Safari Belting Systems Inc. submitted an application to Olathe requesting the issuance of up to $19.3 million […]

How do today’s manufacturers efficiently move bulky materials into, out of, and around their facilities? Engineers at Ultimation Industries, a leader in conveyor technology and automation for nearly 30 years, point to five growing trends in the conveyor industry:Keep it quiet. The industrial workplace is usually a busy and noisy place, so conveyors shouldn’t add […]

Listen to this article 4 minA conveyor belt manufacturer is seeking tax incentives to expand its Olathe operations, which would add about 60 jobs.A global conveyor belt manufacturer wants to expand in Olathe and add close to 60 jobs.Safari Belting Systems Inc. submitted an application to Olathe requesting the issuance of up to $19.3 million […]