MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

A Christmas Carol: The Story of Bulk Material Handling Past!

Don’t be a Scrooge, read this Christmas Conveyor Story to get in the holiday spirit and learn some tips and tricks to improve conveyor productivity. I had fun putting a twist on ...
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How To Avoid Ever-Increasing Fines & Penalties

Can your operation easily absorb a $13,000 fine? And even if you can afford the financial obligation, can your business afford the possible consequences of a citation? Recent ...
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Can You Afford Not To Make Those Conveyor Improvements?! (Part 1)

Justifying conveyor improvements can be a tough job. One very important thing to remember is when justifying spending time and money on improving conveyor belts, you are not only ...
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What is the Low-Hanging Fruit of Reducing Dust and Spillage?

It seems like most plants or mines that operate belt conveyors fight dust and spillage problems. I take calls and emails about it every day. Our inside sales reps constantly chat ...
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Carving Up the Main Course & Cleaning your Conveyor Belt

As we embark on our new normal and the new "holiday season,” I’ve been thinking a lot about my menu and how and when I am going to get everything done for a successful ...
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Vibrators are NOT One Size Fits All...Size Matters

I recently received a phone call from a maintenance supervisor at a cement plant looking for help on keeping the vibrators they're using from cracking the mounting brackets and ...
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