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Stretching the truth can cost a million

A maker of silo loaders/ unloaders wound up in court when its promotional materials misled customers, causing them to suffer huge business losses. One judgment went well into seven figures, and many cases settled out of court. We'll look at how the company could have avoided the lawsuits, but first a little background. The silo loader/unloader in this instance uses an auger conveyor to spread and level haylage (chopped
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Bulk Material Loaders and Unloaders
Bulk materials loaders and unloaders are used to fill and remove powders, granular substances and other bulk solids from bags, bins, boxes, carts, drums, hoppers, railcars, trucks, and silos. They often include solids feeders and break down clumps or arches to allow for the more uniform distribution of bulk materials.
Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Materials
Thermoplastics and thermoplastic materials soften when heated and harden when cooled. They can withstand many heating and cooling cycles and are often suitable for recycling.
Agricultural and Farming Products and Equipment
Agricultural and farming products and equipment are used in farming, livestock, and agricultural applications.
Solids Feeders
Solids feeders are used to deliver powder, granular and other bulk solid materials along a process line, or to and from process units, storage bins, conveyors and product packaging.
Mining Wear Parts and Excavating Wear Parts
Mining wear parts and excavating wear parts are commonly-replaced components that are used in mineral and aggregate extraction and processing. Examples include buckets, shovels, teeth, dragline parts, grinding mill liners, crawler shoes, links, clevises, and wear plates.
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