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    The french fry industry is one that commonly uses vibratory conveyor equipment like this PFI conveyor.
    Conveyors

    When to use horizontal versus vibratory motion in food conveyor systems

    Barry Whitman
    Sept. 28, 2023
    Consider these factors based on a processor’s specific needs before deciding which type of conveyor system is best.
    Images courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    Its singular focus gives AHS the knowledge and expertise to streamline the installation process and prevent issues that can lead to system inefficiencies, product loss, or complete system failure.
    Conveyors

    Countdown to conveyor launch: Starting up on time and with confidence

    Del Williams
    Sept. 25, 2023
    Courtesy of Dos Santos International
    This overland belt conveyor is curved to follow the terrain.
    Conveyors

    Carried away: Belt conveyors for every distance

    Marc Dos Santos
    July 19, 2023
    All images courtesy of Key Technology
    Vibratory conveyors move tacky, sweetened dried cranberries at an incline of almost 10 degrees.
    Conveyors

    Choosing the ideal conveyor for your food product

    Rudy Sanchez
    July 18, 2023
    State-of-the-art test facilities allow food processors to run product on the same type of equipment they are considering for purchase, while benefitting from expert consultation to optimize their processes.
    Conveyors

    How food processors can benefit from conveyor testing

    Scott Berning
    July 17, 2023
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    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Old and new challenges in pneumatic conveying

    Jack Hilbert
    June 19, 2023

    Conveyors

    Courtesy of Hatch.
    Figure 1: Basic pneumatic conveying system components.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Different ways to charge material in a pneumatic conveyor

    Colin Barbeau
    March 23, 2023
    All images courtesy of Vac-U-Max
    A sanitary vacuum conveyor keeps a tablet press filled in a pharmaceutical environment.
    Powder & Bulk Solids

    Vacuum conveyors: Powder handling’s antidote to soaring post-pandemic costs

    Doan Pendleton
    March 22, 2023
    Courtesy of Airdusco.
    Figure 1: Where an explosion hazard exists, filter receivers used in dilute phase pneumatic conveying require explosion protection and isolation.
    Powder & Bulk Solids

    Combustible dust hazards of dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems

    Jack Osborn
    March 20, 2023
    Courtesy of Frost Inc.
    Made of stainless steel, the X248 with 2-inch pitch is one of the newer chains that replaces outdated cable conveyors. This example is on a head/tongue chain, shown in a beef plant application and is now virtually maintenance-free after replacing a high-maintenance cable conveyor.
    Drag / Chain / Tow

    Overhead drive chains: The hidden heroes

    Brandon Brownlee
    Feb. 2, 2023
    Courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    After trials and verification testing, it was found that tubular cable conveyors maintain greater repeatability cleanliness over a longer period of time than open systems due to the controlled environment within the enclosure.
    Conveyors

    Protect against recalls with the right conveyor system

    Del Williams
    Jan. 5, 2023
    All images courtesy of Valin Corporation
    Dorner Baking Conveyors
    Conveyors

    Understanding the environment is critical to specifying conveyors

    James Walker
    Dec. 21, 2022
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    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Benefits of pneumatic conveying system instrumentation

    Jack Hilbert
    Nov. 22, 2022
    Courtesy of FEECO International
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    Conveyors

    Mechanical conveying part 2: Six options for mechanically conveying powders and bulk solid materials

    Todd Smith
    Aug. 19, 2022
    Each mechanical conveyor type has advantages and disadvantages depending on your material’s properties and your application’s requirements.
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    Conveyors

    Discussing the state of conveying with Cablevey Conveyors

    Processing Staff
    Aug. 11, 2022
    Representatives with Cablevey Conveyors talk with Processing managing editor Daniel Gaddy about the company's new report, titled “The State of Conveying: New Research for the ...
    Courtesy of Luxme
    TruFood produces millions of nutrition bars each week, which are sold at retail and club stores throughout North America, Europe, Mexico and online
    Drag / Chain / Tow

    Case Study: Food processor increases food safety and boosts production capacity with automated sanitary conveyor

    Rick Leroux
    July 27, 2022
    Luxme International supplied a SANILux tubular chain conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to leading nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and...
    Courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    Enclosed 8-inch tubular drag cable conveyors can safely, gently convey material volumes comparable to belt conveyors or bucket elevators with less power, product loss, particle damage and downtime.
    Drag / Chain / Tow

    New tubular drag cable conveyors provide improved metrics for powder and bulk solids processors

    Karl Seidel
    July 25, 2022
    Enclosed 8-inch cable and disc tubular drag conveyors can safely and gently convey volumes comparable to belt or bucket systems with reduced power consumption, particle damage...
    Specialized software, such as this discrete element method (DEM) simulation designed to minimize spillage and dust emissions in a belt conveyor chute, is an important part of every bulk materials handling engineer’s toolkit.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Using software to pull the plug on pneumatic conveying system issues

    Julien Mathieu Morel
    April 5, 2022
    How specialized software can help engineers troubleshoot pneumatic conveying problems.
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