Mechanical Conveying
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UniTrak Introduces KleanTrak Sanitary Vertical Belt Conveyor
November 13, 2018Sanitary conveyors are a key factor for food safety risk management during the production process. From initial processing, through production and final packaging, conveyors carry product every step of the way. Addressing the risk of product contamination requires using conveyors whose designs...
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MPE Introduces the In-Line Puck Knocker
November 8, 2018MPE announces its in-line puck knocker for reducing product carryover in its tubular drag conveyor systems. Its design is simple, effective, and makes for easy installation. It is entirely stainless steel, installing on the intake side of any system drive turnaround. Each puck gently glides along...
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New Track-Mounted Conveyors Introduced
November 2, 2018Superior Industries Inc. is ready to debut two new tracked conveyor models. Joining the manufacturer’s line of portable conveying solutions are a 75-ft tracked stacker and an 8-by-16-ft tracked feed hopper. The tracked stacker will be one of the heaviest models available in its class at 34,...
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Allergen Kit Eliminates Need for Additional Conveyor System
November 1, 2018Dynamic Conveyor Corp. now offers an allergen kit to accompany its DynaClean sanitary conveyors. The new allergen kit is designed to prevent product cross-contamination following product changeovers. It is ideal for companies who prefer to use the same conveyor system to process a variety of...
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Conveying Equipment Orders Fall
October 16, 2018The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its August 2018 booked orders decreased 21.1% when compared to August 2017 orders. When compared to July 2018, August 2018 booked orders were down 39.1%. August booked orders were up 11% for Bulk Handling Equipment and down 56....
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Conveyor Belt Cleaner for Tight Spaces
October 9, 2018The new SQC2STM RM (reduced mini) cleaner is a compact secondary belt cleaner that allows installation in close quarters, built with a narrow profile that resists material build-up. Patented rubber buffers maintain cleaning pressure on the new design, engineered to deflect and allow splices...
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Maintenance-Free Conveyor Motor Brakes
October 3, 2018MagnaShear motor brakes employ oil shear technology, providing longer service life even in demanding applications like the frequent start/stop cycles seen on conveyors, or for critical holding applications like bulk conveyor loads. Proven oil shear technology transmits torque between...
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Conveyor Belt Cleaners Reduce Risk, Service Time
October 2, 2018A new family of heavy-duty conveyor belt cleaners is engineered so the blade cartridge can be pulled away from the belt for safe access and replacement by a single worker. Martin Engineering developed the Safe to Service (STS) blades to secure both primary and secondary cleaners rigidly to...
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Bucket Elevators
October 2, 2018These bucket elevators save valuable plant real estate with a minimal footprint. The design allows fragile products to be handled with minimal product degradation. Whether you are conveying finished goods to a packaging scale or searching for gentle conveying alternative within your production...
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Twin Flexible Screw Conveyor with Common Hopper, Mobile Base
September 26, 2018Flexicon has unveiled a twin Bev-Con flexible screw conveyor system with a common hopper and mobile base constructed and finished to sanitary standards. Ready to plug-in and run, the self-contained system can fill two vessels with the same material simultaneously. Mounted on a frame with locking...
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