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Hands-On Safety: A Personal Perspective

By: Seth Mercer on 6/18/25 13:06

We’ve all heard it before—safety is a personal responsibility, at work and home. It’s a well-worn truth, but a truth nonetheless. Still, the more familiar and comfortable we ...

The 6 Reasons Your Belt Cleaner Blade Must Match the Material Path

By: Seth Mercer on 11/8/24 10:00

Matching the width of a belt cleaner blade to the material path on a conveyor belt offers several benefits that allow operators to get the most for their money out of their ...

6 Essential Winter Conveyor Maintenance Steps for Smooth Startups Next Spring

By: Seth Mercer on 11/1/24 9:45

As aggregate producers in the U.S. and Canada wrap up their production season, attention turns to preparing conveyor systems for a smooth startup come spring. Downtime provides an ...

How Material Spillage Can Lead To Housekeeping Violations

By: Seth Mercer on 10/18/24 12:09

Normally, spilling something is a minor inconvenience and nothing a paper towel or two can't handle. You know the saying, "no use crying over spilled milk." However, bulk material ...

The 9 Most Critical Points of Belt Conveyor Inspection

By: Seth Mercer on 4/12/24 10:32

Routine conveyor inspections are one of the most simple and effective tactics of preventative maintenance. Regular inspections of the conveyor belt, structure, and components ...

Ready For Some Football? Protect Your QBs, Conveyor Belts, & Pulleys

By: Seth Mercer on 9/16/22 10:28

🏈 I'm certainly ready...football season has firmly taken hold in my household. My son is a high school freshman this year, so that means weekends of college and pro ball on TV ...

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