MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

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

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 ...
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6 Essential Winter Conveyor Maintenance Steps for Smooth Startups Next Spring

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 ...
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How Material Spillage Can Lead To Housekeeping Violations

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 ...
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The 9 Most Critical Points of Belt Conveyor Inspection

Routine conveyor inspections are one of the most simple and effective tactics of preventative maintenance. Regular inspections of the conveyor belt, structure, and components ...
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Ready For Some Football? Protect Your QBs, Conveyor Belts, & Pulleys

🏈 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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A Hole In The Bucket: True Cost of Material Spillage From Conveyors

If there’s a hole in your bucket, you’ll inevitably end up with four distinct but related dilemmas;
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