MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

How Do You Quantify Belt Cleaner Investment?

There are obvious signs that a belt cleaning system is a necessity, and those signs are reactive to a bigger issue. Common Signs: Material ("mole hills") present along the length ...
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Do You Have a Personal Commitment to Safety?

People are “committed” to different things, right? Some folks are committed to their sports team - baseball, football, basketball, college, or pro! If you’re married, committed to ...
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Hammer Rash: how to recognize it and, more importantly, prevent it!

Per WebMD, a rash indicates an abnormal change in skin color or texture. Rashes are usually skin inflammations which can have many causes.
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Conveyor Safety - Are you talking the talk or walking the walk?

Last week while teaching a Conveyor Safety class, I made a statement that shocked the group (and angered a few).
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Do You Want the Bottom Line...on Belt Cleaners?

In my travels, I come across two types of people....those who view belt cleaners as a mystery and those who view cleaners as a necessity. In my opinion, belt cleaning systems are ...
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Guard Your Return Rolls

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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