Problem: The customer was purchasing expensive stainless steel square rod stock and machining holes to insert urethane round belting. This was costly and very labor-intensive. Solution: We reverse-engineered their assembly and offered a modular, injection molded, colored food-grade urethane flipper. We saved them money and labor time machining the holes in the stainless steel rod.
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Problem: Customer was experiencing downtown due to hub failures on a plastic gear. Solution: Redesigned hub with custom stainless insert allowed for a stronger shaft connection and longer life.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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