Problem: Many wire belt manufacturers struggle with delivery times for custom applications. Solution: Our manufacturing engineers are extremely responsive and flexible in working with customers who are shut down due to mechanical failure. In this case, we were able to manufacture this stainless steel, chain driven, rod-reinforced, 72″ wide, 100′ long conveyor belt in 1 week.
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Problem: This food plant was supplied painted carbon steel conveyor rollers and frames. Over time, the paint wore and chipped which caused the food and drug administration to be concerned with possible cross-contamination. Solution: We designed a custom stainless steel frame and roller with labyrinth sealed all SS ball bearings. This eliminated contamination concerns and provided complete
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Problem: Customer needed a cost savings over the OEM they were buying this from. Solution: Our valued distributor approached us to reverse engineer this special Stainless Steel roller chain. We did it perfectly and the distributor was able to offer their customer a big cost savings without compromising any chain quality. We now stock this for them
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Problem: Traditional conveyor rollers with rolling elements are NOT 3A dairy-approved because of the cracks and crevices that the rolling elements present. Solution: Working closely with the distributor and end user, we designed a solid Delrin roller with a special ball-headed threaded bolt. This “ball and socket” design is 3A dairy approved and allows for full conveyor
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Problem: The customer was running a bucket elevator chain #ER833 with K2 attachments conveying wet, abrasive, and corrosive sugar. They were adjusting the chain every week and would get 6-8 months of life before having to do a full chain replacement. Solution: Divine sat down with the customer listened to their issues, evaluated the problem, and ultimately
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Problem: The plant was running old cast iron, spoked, corner wheels. These were dangerous for the workers because of the possible pinch point as the wheel rotates. Solution: We partnered with our manufacturer to create a solid composite wheel with a pressed-in bearing. This new unit is now completely corrosion resistant, safe, and will run for many
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Problem: Abrasive material can prematurely wear conveyor troughs and screw flights. Solution: Lined the trough will a wear-indicated material that slips under the screw flight and lays on the bottom of the trough. This prevents metal and metal contact and extends the life of the trough and screw.
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Problem: Abrasive sand and gravel are hard on steel clamp bars that hold the vibrating screen decks down. A distributor approached us to see if we had a solution for longer wear life. Solution: We built a jig to ensure consistency and have a process in place to clean, prep and apply our special high-wear rubber to
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Problem: Customer was using rollers with standard bearings on a paper tissue converting machine. Due to the speed, the grease was collecting, discoloring and escaping the end of the roll, leading to product contamination. Solution: We redesigned the roll with a special bearing that could handle the application while eliminating the lubrication issue.
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Problem: Customer was experiencing damage on their urethane non-marking chain tops. Solution: We designed a new yellow chain topper with a metal threaded insert which significantly reduced breakage.
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