Flexco recently announced the launch of the Enclosed Skirting 2.0, its next-generation skirting system designed to seal load zones, contain dust and spillage, and enable safe, efficient maintenance from outside the chute. “Load zones that leak dust and spillage create a cascade of problems for plant managers, ranging from messy cleanups and accelerated belt wear to compliance risks and crews…
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ASGCO said its newest belt lifter model is designed to safely raise conveyor belts ranging from 48 to 72 inches. Built with rugged durability and precision engineering, the new release provides maintenance teams with a dependable solution for safer belt service and component replacement on larger conveyor systems. Engineered for strength and stability, the unit accommodates a minimum stringer width…
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ASGCO spoke to NAM on the outlines of an optimized preventive maintenance schedule for conveyor systems at a bulk material handling facility. This preventive maintenance schedule is designed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of belt conveyor systems used for bulk material handling. It applies to all conveyors, including feed conveyors, transfer conveyors, stacking conveyors, and reclaim systems. The…
Read MoreMetso celebrated the opening of its new Pittsburgh office, on Dec. 9, marking an important move to enhance its bulk material handling and port solutions engineering capabilities and strengthen customer proximity in North America. The new Pittsburgh office underscores Metso’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and technical support in the region. “Metso offers value across the minerals value…
Read MoreMasaba Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of custom-designed bulk material handling systems and processing equipment, announces the grand opening of its new 147,500-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art metal fabrication and office facility in Vermillion, S.D. The company celebrated this occasion with an open house event on Oct. 16, held at the newly named Harold Higman Fabrication Center. The official name of the facility was…
Read MorePrecision Pulley & Idler (PPI) has agreed to acquire Continental Global Material Handling, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management. Continental has been “a leader in bulk material handling for decades,” PPI said. The transaction is expected to close in the coming days. “Continental has earned its position as one of the most well-respected brands in the industry. We couldn’t…
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In this relatively new world of smart mining, the evolution of smart braking has the ability to bring about unprecedented positive change in mining efficiency and safety, according to Hilliard’s Spencer Passmore. As bulk material handling machinery continues to evolve with enhanced power and efficiency, the need for braking systems that can efficiently control speed and halt machinery both in…
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