Problem: OSHA is continuing its crackdown on combustible dust hazards. A Common issue in most pulp, paper, board, and plywood plants is the dust that is generated from the materials be conveyed in and through the plant. Solution: We engineered a chute to soft load the material on the conveyor which greatly reduces the velocity of air […]
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Problem: To completely engineer, design and build a screw conveyor to handle flood fed wood-chips. Solution: After our field assessment, we were able to provide 2 custom engineered and manufactured 48″ screw conveyors. These will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; reliability was of utmost importance.
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Problem: Traditional balance weave wire belts have been used for years throughout the automotive, baking, building products, carpet manufacturing, electronics, food processing, glass, poultry, and packaging industries. Existing wire belts have a very short life span, especially in heavy-use areas. They tend to stretch as they are a mostly friction-driven conveyor set-ups; this takes a lot
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Problem: The end user was having longevity issues; their rollers couldn’t stand up to the dirty, nasty, wet conditions. Solution: We provided the end user with a solution, using our Luff Industries Rollers sealing system on this feeder conveyor.
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Problem: The customer needed to replace worn-out trunnion wheels that were solid and mounted directly off a hydraulic motor. Solution: We engineered and manufactured split urethane trunnion wheels. Being able to supply split wheels allowed easy and quick change-out when they needed to be replaced.
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Problem: OSB plant was having issues with steel rollers not transferring OSB panels effectively. Solution: With the help of our local distributor, we were able to get rollers covered to help with friction on the underside of the OSB panels.
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Problem: Customer’s non-marking chain tops were prematurely failing due to tough seamer chain application. The rubber top sections would delaminate and wear away, resulting in downtime. Solution: The chain was redesigned and installed with high-ear urethane chain tops. The customer is extremely happy with the performance of the OEM chain.
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Problem: The OEM supplied steel carry rollers that supported the steel cable. Over time, this created metal fretting; which caused the steel cable to fray. Solution: Given the large and heavy steel cable, we needed to create a rolling surface with dissimilar materials. With the assistance of our factory engineers, we designed a solid steel roller mounted
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Problem: Food plant wanted a light-duty unit handling troughed roller. Solution: Provided an all PVC 3 roll troughing roller with stainless steel wash-down bearings. This is totally corrosion-resistant and FDA-compliant.
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Problem: The customer was having product spillage at a transfer point. Solution: Designed a retrofit, modular, maintenance-friendly, transfer point system. We utilized our double lip skirt board with urethane seal and quick-release clamps for ease of maintenance and total sealing against the troughed belt. We also supplied some components in stainless steel due to moisture which was
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