3 Reasons Why a “Regular” Flexible Screw Conveyor Might Not Work for You
Manufacturers commonly use flexible screw conveyors because of their low cost, reliability, straightforward operation and simple construction. This equipment is not complicated, but it should not be cookie-cutter either. Poor performance, excessive…
Maggie Beauchamp, a Hapman sales rep from Gull Material Handling Company, contacted Hapman product specialist, Stephanie Avery, regarding a customer who manufactures premium bakery ingredients including icings, fruit fillings, crème…
How Industry Expertise Ensures Correct Flexible Screw Conveyor Selection and Process Uptime
Introduction Most if not all manufacturing operations that deal with bulk materials will agree that downtime and loss of production are at the top of their list of process concerns.…
Planning for expansion is a critical step in a company’s growth plans. Especially when evaluating process improvements and new equipment purchases that will support sustained growth and ensure a maximum…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Flexible Screw Conveyor
Increasing Conveyor Performance and Efficiency Due to their relatively low cost and simple construction, flexible screw conveyors are one of the most common types of conveyors used by manufacturers. The…
Pre-Mix Solutions and Slurries – Effectively, Economically and Safely
INDUSTRY Chemical Industry CHALLENGE A perpetual challenge in the chemical industry has been finding an ideal way to effectively mix solids and liquids to create optimal slurry – and at…
CHALLENGEOne of the nation’s largest producers of snack foods required a way to quickly clean the conveyor in between batches. It also required the ability to move the conveyor from…
Sweets Manufacturer Batching from Standard and Bulk Bags
Challenge A major manufacturer of sweets required a highly versatile system to convey and accurately weigh batches for mixing and discharge into a hopper before final processing into their calcium…
CHALLENGE A chemical company had to periodically charge their holding hoppers with ground limestone. Due to the number of hoppers and their infrequent need for charging they did not feel…
Download PDF A4 BUSINESS BENEFITS REALIZED Eliminated dusting – Reduced equipment maintenance issues Potential revenue from waste Additional recycling opportunities Reduced noise levels – created a better working environment for…
Helix® is the Top Choice for Specialty Dry Bulk Food Company
CHALLENGE Guixens Food Group, located in Tampa, Fla., needed a single conveyor for their new facility that could handle material bulk densities ranging from ultra-fine corn flour to fragile dry…
Moving Material Through a Process
CHALLENGE Selecting a conveyor for a bulk material handling application is not always as straight forward as one might think. Moving material consistently, at a rate that is inline with…