A systems approach to bulk solids handling design is necessary to prevent some of the most recurrent problems on transfer chutes, which include spills, blockages, wear and tear and degradation of the ...

Maglev conveyors change how production lines can be structured. Instead of moving all products in fixed sequences at uniform ...

The requirements placed on belt conveyors have become increasingly complicated with respect to predictable and reliable operation and the reduction of fugitive, especially dust, emissions. The proven ...

Conveyors are commonly used devices on assembly lines across a wide range of industries. They are often used to transport material with minimal effort within a short distance. They are a critical ...

When a plant switches fuel, starts blending fuels, or changes transportation modes, big changes are needed in coal handling and receiving equipment. Although few new coal-fired plants have been built ...

While about 80% of manufacturers either use automation or plan to apply it to their operations, there are still a significant number of holdouts. McKinsey & Company notes that one of the major reasons ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. If we could climb into a time machine and visit manufacturing facilities in the 1950s, we might be surprised at what we ...