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    Fugitive material accumulating beneath a belt conveyor
    R. Todd Swinderman
    July 17, 2025
    Bulk solids processors can employ a number of best practices to minimize the escape of material from belt conveyors and improve performance and housekeeping, increase safety, ...

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    This bag dump station includes vacuum-assisted lifting to reduce exertion and reduce bending/twisting tasks.
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    Todd Smith
    June 24, 2024
    Part 1 of this two-part series focused on particle size, particle size distribution, particle shape, explosivity, and toxicity. Part 2 examines the other key material characteristics...
    Del Williams
    June 20, 2024
    Comprehensive lab testing and material characterization are necessary before conveyor testing to ensure optimal packaging throughput and quality on a wide range of products.
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    George Paffendorf
    June 7, 2024
    The new AM-MPRR metal powder recovery and reconditioning system extends the lifecycle of metal powders used in powder bed laser fusion and binder jet printing.
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    Cat McBride
    April 30, 2024
    When expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology and selected an integrated vibratory conveyor system.
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    Todd Smith
    April 16, 2024
    The first part of this two-part article considers the impacts of a material’s particle size and size distribution, particle shape, and explosivity or toxicity.