Mechanical Conveying
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Safety Stop Switch Detects Cable Breaks
March 20, 2012The “Broken-Cable” version of the Model RS series of cable-operated safety stop switches incorporates a detection device that signals whenever the actuation cable is severed or pulled. The Model RSB was developed to meet the stringent requirements of safety agencies worldwide. This...
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Precision Screw Conveyors Deliver Maximum Uptime
March 20, 2012Designed for the harshest environments, these screw conveyors are precision machined to move virtually any dry, granular, or powdery material, even abrasive substances like fly ash, coal, coke, volcanic cinders, diatomaceous earth, and pebble lime, smoothly and uniformly without packing or jamming...
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CEMA Booked Orders up 5.5% in January
March 16, 2012The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its January 2012 Booked Orders increased by 5.5% when compared to January 2011 orders. When compared to December 2011 orders, January 2012 orders were down 12.4% CEMA’s January 2012 Billed Sales (shipments) increased by 2...
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Key Technology Appoints Steve Pellegrino Vice President of Sales
March 15, 2012Key Technology announces the promotion of Steve Pellegrino to vice president of sales. He will be responsible for growing the company’s sales in North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Specifically, Pellegrino will plan and manage the regional and inside sales...
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North American Conveyor Shipments Break Record in 2011
March 14, 2012The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reports that 2011 shipments in North America were up 28%. CEMA estimates that shipments totaled $8.502 billion for 2011, an increase of $1.86 billion from 2010 shipments of $6.642 billion. CEMA estimates that new orders totaled $9.310 billion...
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Slipstick Horizontal Motion Accumulating Conveyor
March 12, 2012The Slipstick horizontal motion accumulating conveyor is ideal for sanitary on-line storage of product because the one-piece seamless conveyor pan eliminates cracks, crevices, and moving parts in the process stream, reducing the risk of cross-contamination that commonly occurs when using a belt...
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Tilt-Down Portable Bulk Conveyor
March 9, 2012This bulk conveyor with tilt-down portable base fits through tight spaces and provides easy access for removal of the flexible screw. Its reduced footprint enables the caster-mounted frame to maneuver through narrow aisles and around corners. With the hopper, support boom, and conveyor assembly...
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Superior Offers Conveying iPhone App
March 7, 2012Superior Industries, a manufacturer of portable and stationary conveying equipment, as well as conveyor idlers, pulleys, and a host of related component accessories, now offers an iPhone app called ConveyCalc. The free app is available for download in the App Store. Notable features include:...
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Rugged Flexible Screw and Vibratory Tube Conveyors
March 2, 2012Metalfab offers a line of Convey-All flexible screw and vibratory tube conveyors for economical, effective conveying of dry bulk solids materials. Convey-All/FSC flexible screw conveyors feature a rugged design with only two moving parts for ease of maintenance and cleaning, are available in 10- to...
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CEMA Welcomes Flow-Turn Inc. As New Member
March 1, 2012The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) welcomes Flow-Turn Inc. as its 116th member and 100th manufacturing member. Located in Union, NJ, Flow-Turn is a global manufacturer of powered belt curves and spiral inclines/declines. Flow-Turn’s products have been used in a wide...
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