MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

The Convenience & Safety Of Conveyor Technology - Take Advantage!

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that most of you use GPS (Global Positioning System) - if not occasionally, at least every now and then. When I moved from South Africa to ...
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Your Complete Guide To Attending AGG1 2022 (with links!)

The National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association is ready to rock Music City from March 29-31 as they host the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in downtown Nashville. As in previous ...
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You Might Need More Than You Think: Conveyor Construction & Redesigns

When we quote projects, we are always asked to include belt cleaners. We are used to that, sometimes customers even refer to us as "the belt cleaner people." But, we are so much ...
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Do You Know What BUGS Me? Bugholes In Concrete.

Bugholes are the enemy when it comes to precast concrete products, and there is no need to put up with them. Bugholes are caused by entrapped air bubbles that reach the surface ...
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B-ball & Belt Cleaning: It Takes More Than A Primary Player/Cleaner

We just finished my son's first full season of grade school/junior high basketball. Go, Bobcats! 🐾 After spending many evenings in local schools' gyms, I still have basketball on ...
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Shutdowns & Pit Stops: Reevaluating The Need For Speed

Casual observers may foolishly take for granted one critically important and highly strategic aspect of stock car racing—the art and science of the pit stop. Watching pit stops is ...
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