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

Matching your belt cleaner to the material path is very important

IS YOUR BELT CLEANER BLADE SMILING BACK AT YOU?

By: Missy Esser on 11/6/19 9:00

When we think of a smile, we think of happy. Right? A smile is usually a good thing, but not when it comes to your conveyor belt cleaner blade.
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Return roll guards can prevent return rolls from falling

Guard Your Return Rolls

By: Jerad Heitzler on 10/30/19 14:19

This photo was sent to me the other day by one of the guys who attended our Foundations™ Conveyor Operations Training. He thought it would be something useful and interesting. I ...
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Manual cleanup of fugitive material is expensive and dangerous

My Love/Hate Relationship with Fugitive Material

By: Lee Mueller on 10/24/19 14:11

Fugitive Material. Piles. Ant Hills. Mounds. Carryback. Many terms are used but they all mean the same thing to those working in the bulk material handling industry = a nuisance ...
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Personal protetive equipment helps keep you safe around conveyor belts

Does Wearing PPE Make You Safe?

By: Jeff Sonnenberg on 10/24/19 13:53

You’re safety conscious, right? You take pride in following all the safety rules! You always wear every piece of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for your site. No ...
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Controlling airborne dust reduces the chance for regulatory fines

Mixing Business with Pleasure

By: Dan Marshall on 10/24/19 13:45

While traveling to and from a production site to solve a dust problem (the worst I have ever seen), I came across two very interesting things. Two of the most interesting yet odd ...
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