Material Handling Equipment Reference Materials

Description: Chain plate conveyor systems are widely adopted in industrial production due to their high transmission efficiency, low energy consumption, and minimal failure rates. This article outlines the key ...

Description: This case study describes the design and installation of an all-new communication wire recycling production line at Utah Metal Works (UMW) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Triple/S Dynamics engineered a ...

Description: This technical guide addresses common questions about horizontal-motion conveyors, which use differential slow-advance, quick-return motion to smoothly transport bulk materials horizontally. The ...

Description: This article examines total cost of ownership (TCO) for capital equipment purchases, extending beyond initial purchase price to lifetime costs. It defines key performance metrics-ROI, TCO, and OEE-and ...

Description: This article examines how to evaluate conveyor system investments beyond initial purchase price by analyzing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI). It provides a structured ...

Description: ESD trolleys extend an Electrostatic Discharge Protected Area (EPA) to mobile workflows in test laboratories, PCB assembly, and repair centers. This article explains the design principles behind TPS ...

Description: This article reveals the invisible threat of electrostatic discharge to electronics, which silently damages billions of microchips yearly with undetectable latent failure. It details ESD carts as the ...

Description: As consumer goods companies shift more production back to the United States or expand their existing plants, manufacturing is changing—not just in location, but in how facilities are designed ...

Description: This article provides an educational analysis of the fundamental differences between Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) navigation technologies. By examining how each ...

Description: When using a lever strap hoist, it's important to inspect it regularly to prevent accidents or product failures. These inspections are broken down into frequent and periodic inspections. ...

Description: What Is an Ergonomic Torque Tube? ...

Description: What Is a Jib Crane? ...

Description: What Are Lift Assist Systems? ...

Description: A Complete Guide for Industrial Applications ...

Description: How Conveyors Enable Smart Manufacturing ...

Description: Learn the 9 essential rules for safe shackle use in lifting and rigging. Improve safety and comply with ASME/OSHA standards in your operations. ...

Description: In the construction and lifting industry, the smallest mistake can cause costly damage. One often-overlooked detail is using edge protection for slings when lifting a load. ...

Description: Understand the key differences between cranes and derricks for industrial lifting. ...

Description: The Textile Sling Load Chart on Certex UK's website is an indispensable guide for professionals using webbing and round slings in lifting operations. This chart assists users in determining the Safe ...

Description: Protective robot suits serve as an engineered solution to safeguard robotic systems against mechanical, chemical and environmental threats. ...

Description: Understanding the Basics of Heavy Equipment Lifting ...

Description: Synchronous belt and pulley drive systems are fundamental in transferring power efficiently and precisely across many industries. From automotive engines to industrial machinery, these systems are ...

Description: Here we'll explore true vertical lift and the nuances between single-reeved and double-reeved hoists, as well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of implementing true vertical lift in your ...

Description: Here we'll explore five of the most common bulk bag handling issues as reported by industry professionals in our 2024 State of Bulk Bag Handling report - and what you can do to start addressing them. ...

Description: There are many factors that go into choosing the right conveyor – from facility space and material type to durability and maintenance requirements. But one factor that’s often overlooked ...

Description: The longer your list of vendors, the greater the risk that important things will eventually fall through the cracks and cost you serious money. Some of the telltale signs include inconsistent ...

Description: Some bulk bag unloaders leave more to be desired when it comes to dust containment, ease of operation and accuracy of weighing material. These common issues slow production down and lead to wasted ...

Description: New technology at Ostendorf Kunstsoffee GmbH means automated forklifts take the mundane, unattractive tasks outside—literally. ...

Description: The field of ergonomics continually strives to create products that, in industrial settings, improve production line operations and increase productivity while at the same time reducing or eliminating ...

Description: Select Country contamination is a food safety issue that can have a negative and potentially irreparable effect on a pet processor's reputation. Catching metal contaminants at the tail-end of lines ...

Description: In the past three years, rent per square foot for industrial properties in North America has virtually doubled, rising from an average of US$6.361 in 2020 to US$11.5 in Q4 2022. Alongside adhering to ...

Description: Fortress Technology is well-acquainted with the inspection issues that can arise in food processing environments. However, even in wet, conductive dairy applications, metal contaminants can no longer ...

Description: From farm to fork, many food safety assurance systems rely on robust Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs. Verifying the efficacy of measures to ensure compliance with food safety ...

Description: Efficient weight control and checkweighing systems are essential for bakery production lines to meet consumer expectations and comply with regulations. By using smart checkweighers, manufacturers can ...

Description: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022-2030, advocating for universal access to safe and healthy food as a basic human right. In anticipation of ...

Description: Working with Oat Co. AHS developed a customized solution consisting of a Cablevey Tubular Drag Conveyor System and Spiroflow Low Loading Bulk Bag Filler with an integrated holding hopper. The Cablevey ...

Description: Given the time constraint and project requirements, Spiroflow got creative with identifying a solution that would help Columbia River Carbonates complete its order on time. ...

Description: Material Testing - Gathering Information Before Purchase ...

Description: A long list of suppliers can sometimes wreak havoc on your operational efficiency and financial stability: integration can be complex, compatibility issues abound and managing spare parts can be a ...

Description: Our latest white paper provides insights on using regular audits to prepare for surprise inspections, employing new technologies to improve your food safety strategy and enhance engagement and ...

Description: Fortress Technology breaks down how HACCP, HARPC and the WHO's Global Food Safety Strategy 2022-2030 all connect, with insights on how to seamlessly integrate the different principles and draft a ...

Description: Our latest white paper explores the most common and frequently overlooked food safety hazards on meat and poultry processing lines, presenting insightful suggestions for implementing effective control ...

Description: The Netherland's Bakery Borgesuis has experienced the cost and efficiency benefits of the twin aperture Stealth metal detector from Fortress Technology. ...

Description: From French fries to hash browns and onion rings, as one of Fortress Technology's longest-standing customers, for many years these two North American giants have collaborated to deliver the ultimate ...

Description: The 'Holy Grail' of any food machinery investment is to maximize Total Cost of Ownership in a sustainable way, without compromising performance and consumer safety. Being able to upgrade to the ...

Description: Outsourcing with a build-to-print arrangement for the repeat supply of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies, or for complete machines or systems, built to your blueprint, can provide ...

Description: Over the past few years, all aspects of the warehousing sector have been automated and this naturally includes the materials handling processes. This automation has increased efficiency across the ...

Description: Family cheesemaker and dairy giant is benefitting from a game-changing food safety inspection solution custom-engineered by Fortress Technology. Combining metal detection and checkweighing into a ...

Description: Potatoes are one of the world's most versatile, main food crops and demand never drops. French fries, potato chips and table potatoes are a staple in most households. With the annual farm gate value ...

Description: Snack, bakery, and food-to-go manufacturers are feeling the squeeze from every direction. Stricter processing regulations, faster production loads, escalating operating and ingredient costs, combined ...

Description: Efficient weight control and checkweighing systems are integral to meeting consumer expectations. In addition to inspecting under and overweight packages and ensuring compliance with net content ...

Description: Chilled and frozen convenience foods typically have more processing phases than any other food item. Although catching contaminants at the start of any food processing line is the most cost-effective ...

Description: Zero brand recalls in the past does not mean immunity to future threats. Catching contaminants at the start of a bakery, cookie and snack processing line is one way to eliminate potential ...

Description: Consumers today are more aware than ever about food safety, where their food has come from and how it is handled by the supply chain. This heightened awareness is putting meat and poultry processors ...

Description: As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, so does demand for powdered food products and ingredients. The effect of this increased pressure on food manufacturers has resulted in a spike in orders for ...

Description: Spiroflow’s mobile sack tip unit and Aero Mechanical Conveyor (AMC) combination is a fully independent and versatile solution designed specifically to make manufacturers and processors jobs ...

Description: Spiroflow's flexible screw conveyor (FSC), the mainstay of many global conveying operations, now includes a new patented feature. To assist in the breakdown of conglomerated product during conveying, ...

Description: Between 35,000 and 62,000 injuries each year involve a forklift, with several of these cases affecting bystanders and pedestrians. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates ...

Description: Powdered sugar is highly flammable and explosive. Sugar conveying system design should work to eliminate this risk. In fact, due to recent industrial accidents, government regulatory bodies like OSHA ...

Description: In various industries, reducing material breakage with a tube conveyor system is of paramount importance. This holds especially true in the food processing sector, where the fragility of materials can ...

Description: Equip yourself with the bulk bag unloader customization guide, your essential roadmap for navigating the dynamic world of bulk bag handling and unloading. Optimize your unloading process and join us ...

Description: Some ingredients can sift through the bulk bag fabric and seams during filling, handling and discharging. Proper bulk bag design is crucial for dust containment. Coated fabric, specific stitch ...

Description: The food industry is one of the most important and highly regulated industries worldwide. The importance of sanitary conveyors in food processing can't be overstated - from raw ingredients being ...

Description: Before it is packaged, tea is handled in loose leaf or instant powdered form. Both forms come with challenges that must be overcome via conveyor system design to ensure a final product that is ...

Description: Here we explore vital bearing manufacturing procedures and materials that substantially contribute to the advancement of the healthcare sector. Explore how these innovations are contributing to ...

Description: Looking for the right conveyor for your coffee product? When it comes to conveying coffee and conveyor choices, remember that coffee beans are delicate and breakable. Keep in mind that the conveyor ...

Description: Supply chain issues (49%) continue to be the top challenge in the food processing industry and shifts in consumer demand and preferences (46%) are a close second. Shifts in consumer demand and ...

Description: Breweries looking to scale operations to meet demand are discovering that they have a confusing array of not-really-suited-for-long-term options for expanding their production apparatus - starting ...

Description: For food processing companies with high-value product susceptible to damage such as nuts, cereal, coffee, snacks, and dry pet food, material breakage and loss is a very costly problem that can harm ...

Description: Food safety is very important for Almendras Llopis. The market requires us to improve in this regard. As it is an agricultural product, much has been invested in eliminating endogenous foreign matter, ...

Description: Companies that need quality whole bean coffee, or that need specific solutions for a number of pickup points and transfer destinations, are best served with a customized solution. And with Cablevey, ...

Description: When it comes to optimizing material handling processes in various industries, flexible screw conveyors have emerged as a versatile and efficient solution. These systems offer a cost-effective means ...

Description: In the world of material handling and conveyor belt systems, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Still, you need to know all the factors that influence the drag chain conveyor cost before ...

Description: In the world of modern logistics and material handling, you need to know all about the principles of FIBC bulk bag filling for design and handling. Let's equip you with the knowledge needed to harness ...

Description: When it comes to handling bulk materials, efficiency and precision are what should be your priorities. One crucial decision that businesses face in this realm is choosing between two fundamental ...

Description: A flexible screw conveyor has emerged as a versatile workhorse in the world of handling materials. However, like any essential piece of equipment, there could be some problems with flexible screw ...

Description: Choosing the right conveyor system can be a challenging decision for a buyer who might not fully understand the benefits of different types. It is highly recommended to conduct a product feasibility ...

Description: An automated materials handling equipment manufacturer developed a production bottle neck. The operator had to install end caps onto a series of structural extrusions, and then secure each with four ...

Description: A casting and machine part gear box manufacturer was using an operator to perform a manual bolt placement and tightening operation with inconsistent results. Now a heavy-duty Visumatic VPD Power ...

Description: Are you ready for the growth of the snack food industry at your facility? ...

Description: Falling objects, regardless of size, have the potential to seriously injure or kill workers. Consider the wrench that falls from a height of 50 feet. ...

Description: Workstation cranes, one type of overhead lifting system, facilitate lifting and moving heavy loads within a workspace, making positioning materials and equipment more accessible and safer for workers ...

Description: There is a long list of nuts that may be conveyed in your facility. Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts are a few common types of ...

Description: As energy prices continue to rise, food processors are paying more attention to reducing the power required to convey materials. ...

Description: As computer technology advanced in the postwar period, cranes became increasingly sophisticated with advanced safety and control systems. ...

Description: Since operating cranes can be extremely dangerous, it's important to have a comprehensive preventative maintenance program that includes a daily inspection. ...

Description: Enclosed cable and disc systems can safely, gently convey volumes comparable to belt or bucket systems with less power, product loss, damage or downtime ...

Description: In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and processing industries, efficiency is everything. Time is money, and any disruptions to production can have a significant impact on the bottom line. ...

Description: Breakfast is an essential meal each day and cereal is a primary breakfast food for Americans. In 2022 breakfast cereal accounted for $10 billion and in 2024 that number is projected to be $10.34 ...

Description: When it comes to choosing the right conveyor system for your production facility, there are a lot of factors to consider. ...

Description: When it comes to food processing, ensuring food safety is of utmost importance. A single contamination incident can lead to a recall, significant fines, and loss of consumer trust. ...

Description: Coffee is a staple in our society, and the coffee industry continues to grow, with U.S. sales in 2022 at $69 billion in Roast and $15 billion in Instant in 2022. By 2025 those numbers are projected to ...

Description: Two popular options are the Chain and Cablevey Disc conveyors. While both systems have their advantages and disadvantages, the choice ultimately depends on the specific needs of your application. In ...

Description: At state-of-the-art OEM testing facility, food processors can verify the performance of their product and receive expert consultation on tubular disc and cable conveyors. ...

Description: Freezing has been a preferred method for food preservation around the world for centuries. However, it was not until Clarence Birdseye of Gloucester, Massachusetts that we obtained the means of ...

Description: Tube conveyors are a great way to move large quantities of pet food through your manufacturing plant. The tubular design allows for the product to be conveyed over long distances without any ...

Description: The current pet food industry is growing about three times faster than the packaged food industry. The major factors influencing this growth revolve around the owners' increasing awareness of their ...

Description: This coveted guide is the on-hand resource for riggers in any industry ...

Description: Cablevey Conveyors is proud to take part in the 2019 Petfood Forum from April 29th to May 1st in Kansas City, MO. As the premier event for the pet food manufacturing industry, the Petfood Forum offers ...

Description: What are the top challenges facing the food processing industry? ...