MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

Ten Common Mistakes in Conveyor Specification & Design

Conveyor belt systems are the lifeblood of a wide range of bulk material handling operations, including: mining | coal | ore processing | aggregate | cement Modern systems are ...
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6 "TIONS" of properly-sized and applied vibration

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard something like, “I’ve tried vibrators in the past but they don’t work,” I’d have enough nickels to help with the coin shortage! I often ...
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The Woes of the Belt Splice-to-Belt Cleaner Relationship

If you have been in the bulk materials business for longer than a week, you have probably been involved in some form of conveyor belt splice repair. Other than a scheduled belt ...
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To what extent does proper maintenance - or lack thereof - impact the overall operational picture?

When conveyors don't operate efficiently... they force unplanned stoppages and outages, release large quantities of fugitive materials, and require more maintenance. Emergency ...
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What are your top tips for conveyor maintenance?

When I'm out in the field, I get asked this question a lot. My answer isn't always short and sweet because conveyor maintenance can be more complex than you think. But here is my ...
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