SKF’s Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) Belts
SKF’s Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) belts are ideally suited for essentially any industrial application that runs on ISO wedge and classical V-belt pulleys. Manufactured from rugged EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) synthetic rubber, these ISO 4148 compliant CRE belts offer users a host of benefits that drive down input costs and drive up productivity. “Cornerstone […]
Efficient Pneumatic Conveying
“Moving goods through pipes from one point to another using air, ie, pneumatic conveying, is an extremely efficient method of transporting a great variety of products, provided the right system is used and that it’s done correctly,” states JC Lombard, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique Business Line Manager, Oil-free Air Division. Air can be used to […]
Conveyor Belt Fires
Together with the Foundations Learning Centre, the largest comprehensive free conveyor training archive on the web, Martin Engineering experts give detailed insight into the causes and prevention of deadly fires. Causes To create a fire there must be three elements: oxygen, heat and fuel (aka, “the fire triangle”). One factor that makes conveyor fires so […]
Solidifying Branch Infrastructure
Solid demand growth has led Tru-Trac to upgrade and expand its facilities at Richards Bay and Middelburg. “These strategic expansions are part of enhancing our branch infrastructure across major mining regions in South Africa,” says Guy Fitt, Tru-Trac’s National Sales Manager. “We are intensifying our direct support to customers in various ways including product supply, […]
Additives for Conveyor Gear Transmissions
“A recent addition of high-performance additives to our range of industrial lubricants, Cera Tec, has exceptional resistance to high temperature and pressure, and is proving to be highly effective in protecting gears in industrial transmissions,” says Carlo Beukes, Business Development Manager, Agricultural, Automotive and Lubrication divisions, BMG. “Cera Tec, developed by Liqui Moly who are […]
Pulley in AR Steel
Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is now offering its newly-redesigned Chevron Pulley in abrasion resistant (AR) steel. According to the conveyor components manufacturer, the use of abrasion resistant steel in manufacturing of conveyor pulleys enhances their durability, especially in applications handling aggressively wearing bulk materials. […]
New Heavy-duty Scalping Screen
Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems has announced another advancement in its lineup of Guardian horizontal screens with a brand-new heavy duty scalping model. The new HD scalping screen handles a maximum feed size of 18-inches (457mm). This surpasses its medium-duty predecessor, which maxes out at […]
Fifty Years of Air Cannon Technology
A world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. The company launched the world’s first low-pressure pneumatic air cannon, its legendary Big Blaster […]
Belt Misalignment Solutions
With belt misalignment remaining the biggest headache for conveyor system operators across a variety of bulk material handling industries, Tru-Trac has evolved from this valuable niche into a full service conveyor solutions business. Having patented and commercialised its belt tracker back in 1996, Tru-Trac has leveraged its engineering expertise and market knowledge into a comprehensive […]
Conveyor Automation Made Easier
Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced the launch of version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation programme. This latest edition brings significant enhancements to user interface and functionality. Among the notable changes is the introduction of an updated touch screen boasting a higher […]
