MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

Welcome! Below you will find a collection of insights by leading professionals detailing their experiences in the bulk handling industry.

On the 12th Day of Christmas, my Operation Gave to me...

With Christmas just around the corner, the holiday songs are inescapable. Don't get me wrong, I have a few favorites but I don't listen to festive tunes all month long...they tend ...
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End Your Carryback Nightmare

Getting into the Halloween spirit, I wanted to write a spooky story. 👻 But, I needed some inspiration...door eerily creaks open and enters the idea to put a frightening twist on ...
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Look What Santa Delivered To This Coal-Fired Power Plant

Tis' the season to spend money (so many gifts)! 💲 However, this coal-fired power plant saved money - $100,000 per year to be exact. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving - ...
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Don't Let Thanksgiving Tasks & Conveyor Care Overwhelm You

Turkey time is almost here. While I am looking forward to visiting with family and enjoying a great meal, I'm not looking forward to all of the hard work that goes into pulling ...
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Spillage = Spooky Story

If your conveyor belt spills material and your crew spends time cleaning up fugitive material, you have a terrifying situation on your hands. This operation was experiencing some ...
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Anyone Else Need An Air Cannon/Vibrator When Refilling Coffee Grounds?

Just in time for National Coffee Day, I was refilling the coffee jar and it got me thinking...this takes a lot more time than I thought it would. I don't even like coffee, but I ...
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