MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

Is your Conveyor Belt a NIGHTMARE?

Do you have conveyors that spill material? Are you experiencing airborne dust? Is your belt damaged? Do your transfer points need attention? Are your crews continuously cleaning ...
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Do you ever take sand home with you from the beach?

Anyone that has been to the beach is well aware of the fact that sand makes it back with you when the day is done. Just as fugitive material (dust, spillage, carryback) can ...
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Safety 1st on the 4th (and year-round)!

With the 4th of July around the corner, I was perusing Pinterest for recipes to take to our annual get-together in honor of America's birthday. 🎉 A relevant "pin" caught my ...
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Not Your Average Road Trip!

A couple of summers ago, a fellow marketing teammate and I tagged along with one of our belt cleaner technicians in Nashville, TN. We like to refer to these expert technicians as ...
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1, 2, 3 Strikes You're Out, Carryback!

After sitting at my son's baseball tournament all last weekend, "3 strikes you're out" is still ringing in my ears. "Strike 3" is great to hear when you're a pitcher and not so ...
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Why Am I Dealing With This [Chicken] S&*T?!

Just before I went to check the chicken coop for eggs for the day, I noticed the 800# call line was ringing. I don't typically answer that line, other more knowledgeable people ...
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