Problem: Our customer was having issues training their infeed belt to their facility. This was causing downtime and high maintenance costs. Solution: We supplied a fully-sealed, stainless steel troughing frame, with a custom center groove for a v-guide on their belt. This solution reduced their costs and increased their run time.
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Problem: The bearing life in competitors’ rollers were not lasting in a wet belt application. Solution: Special rollers were manufactured where the bearings were filled with solid lube. This technology gives the bearings continual lubrication without the concern for grease not lasting in the bearing races.
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Problem: The customer had a tough time locating the correct after-market spare parts that were required to rebuild their conveyor. Solution: We supplied sprockets and chains to rebuild their conveyor in a cost-effective and timely manner.
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: Customer changed their system to a new style belt. This required larger outfeed rollers due to the increased belt tension. Solution: We redesigned a retrofit outfeed shaft; it was easy to install and flawlessly supported the new belt.
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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’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 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: 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: 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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