MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

Clinker & Cake - Baked to Perfection

Clinker is material produced in the burning stage during cement production and is used as the binder in concrete. It is created by heating limestone and clay to the point of ...
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Don't Let Just Anybody Work On Your Conveyors

Imagine you are a conveyor belt owner/operator whose most experienced millwright just retired and you have to replace him (or at least try). You host an interview and THIS is who ...
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The Race Is On...Keep It Clean & Stay In Your Lane!

This weekend, 20 horses will get the chance of a lifetime as they will be a part of "the most exciting two minutes in sports," the Kentucky Derby - commonly referred to as "the ...
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Think, Communicate, & Follow the Rules

Working in the bulk materials handling industry, I attend MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) training every year so I can stay up to speed on safety regulations. The MSHA ...
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Unpopular Opinion - Spring Is Messy & It Sucks

Do you know anyone who absolutely despises spring? Probably not because I feel like I am on an island alone. I don’t like it, not one bit, not anything about it! Have I always ...
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The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Conveyor Belt Inspections

Being involved in a wide variety of industries, I have seen a lot during my site visits. I wanted to share some of what I've seen with you: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
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