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The Top 5 Material Flow Problems Tubular Drag Conveyors Solve
In bulk material handling, many of the toughest process issues show up where material actually moves, at transfer points, along long runs, and during frequent changeovers. Tubular drag conveyors are…
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Smart Controls: Keeping Bulk Material Handling Efficient and Reliable
Practical Automation for Everyday Operations Automation has become an essential part of bulk material handling and helps facilities run efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. Reliable control systems keep materials moving and…
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Efficiency in Batching & Blending: 4 Common Challenges and How to Fix Them
There’s no single solution for any given material handling, batching, or blending application. Significant efficiency improvements require varying degrees of customization to meet your material, processing, and business goals. Asking…
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Elevating Material Handling Efficiency with the Helix® Flexible Screw Conveyor
In material handling, reliability and adaptability are key to maintaining smooth operations across industries. Since 1977, Hapman’s Helix® Flexible Screw Conveyor has been a trusted solution for businesses seeking efficient…
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Dust Control in Bulk Material Handling
Dust generation is one of the most persistent challenges in bulk material handling. It’s more than a housekeeping issue—dusting can present serious safety risks, lead to regulatory noncompliance, and reduce…
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Moving Material through a Process: A Guide to Selecting the Right Conveyor
Summary The proper selection and sizing of a conveyor is critical to successfully meeting production goals. The key factors that should be evaluated when choosing a conveyor are; material, operation,…
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Helix® Flexible Screw Conveyor Feeds Innovative Form-Fill-Seal Packaging Solution
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, IMS Group USA offers bulk solids packaging solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, resin, chemical and other industrial markets. In addition to form, fill and seal…
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Bulk Bag Filler – Plastics Manufacturer Uses Bulk Bag Filler FIBC System
CHALLENGE A plastics manufacturer needed a bulk bag filler that could be adjusted to fill a variety of large bag sizes (tall as 72 inches). In addition, the customer required…