--- title: Martin Engineering Blog (30) description: (30) --- [![martin-sig-logo](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Martin_Engineering_December2018/Image/martin-sig-logo.png?width=310&name=martin-sig-logo.png "martin-sig-logo")](https://blog.martin-eng.com/) ## visit us at [www.martin-eng.com](http://www.martin-eng.com) / [800-544-2947](tel:+8005442947) # MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG Welcome! Below you will find a collection of insights by leading professionals detailing their experiences in the bulk handling industry. [![](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/FreeEdge.jpg)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/free-edge) #### [Free Edge](https://blog.martin-eng.com/free-edge) By: [Missy Esser](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/missy-esser) on 1/17/20 14:45 The edge of what? What is free edge? A free vehicle? [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/free-edge) [![](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/LeeBlog_TransitionDistance.jpg)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/conveyor-belt-transition-zones) #### [Conveyor Belt Transition Zones](https://blog.martin-eng.com/conveyor-belt-transition-zones) By: [Lee Mueller](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/lee-mueller) on 1/10/20 15:35 Placing belting on a conveyor structure without understanding the characteristics of the belt will impair the performance of the system and can lead to problems in the form of ... [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/conveyor-belt-transition-zones) [![](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/DSC01150.jpg)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hammer-rash) #### [Hammer Rash: how to recognize it and, more importantly, prevent it!](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hammer-rash) By: [Larry Horrie](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/larry-horrie) on 1/3/20 9:01 Per WebMD, a rash indicates an abnormal change in skin color or texture. Rashes are usually skin inflammations which can have many causes. [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hammer-rash) [![TertiaryCleanersFlipped](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/TertiaryCleanersFlipped.png)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/what-about-secondary-tertiary-belt-cleaners) #### [What About Secondary & Tertiary Belt Cleaners?](https://blog.martin-eng.com/what-about-secondary-tertiary-belt-cleaners) By: [Don Papini](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/don-papini) on 12/20/19 16:00 When a primary cleaner is applied correctly and you still see residual material left on the belt, you should start thinking of applying secondary and tertiary cleaning systems. [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/what-about-secondary-tertiary-belt-cleaners) [![Photo 2 Blue](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/Photo%202%20Blue.png)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/duct-tape-is-amazing) #### [Duct Tape Is Amazing...](https://blog.martin-eng.com/duct-tape-is-amazing) By: [Dan Marshall](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/dan-marshall) on 12/12/19 15:58 Duct tape is a fantastic tool. Duct tape can do many different things. Duct tape IS NOT a good dust seal. [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/duct-tape-is-amazing) [![badbeltsotrage](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/badbeltsotrage.jpg)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/does-your-new-roll-of-conveyor-belting-look-like-a-flat-tire) #### [DOES YOUR NEW ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELTING LOOK LIKE A FLAT TIRE?](https://blog.martin-eng.com/does-your-new-roll-of-conveyor-belting-look-like-a-flat-tire) By: [Missy Esser](https://blog.martin-eng.com/author/missy-esser) on 12/6/19 10:02 The belt is a very expensive part of your conveyor. You spend a lot of money on the belt and a lot of money protecting it from damage while it is in operation. You're getting ... [Read More](https://blog.martin-eng.com/does-your-new-roll-of-conveyor-belting-look-like-a-flat-tire) [1](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/25) [28](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/28) [29](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/29) [30](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/30) [31](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/31) [32](https://blog.martin-eng.com/page/32) ## BLOG CATEGORIES --- - [Air Cannons (40)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/air-cannons) - [Conveyor Products (143)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/conveyor-products) - [Dust Control (34)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/dust-control) - [Railcar Unloading (18)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/railcar-unloading) - [Safety (80)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/safety) - [Vibration (41)](https://blog.martin-eng.com/tag/vibration) # [All](https://blog.martin-eng.com/)