What are the Advantages of a Steep Incline Conveyor?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Steep Incline Conveyor

FEECO’s steep incline conveyors transport bulk materials at inclines from 18 degrees to 90 degrees, and offer many benefits as seen below: Decreased material degradation: Transfer points are eliminated through “L” and “S” shape designs. This allows for smooth, steady conveying. Handling efficiency: Corrugated sidewalls …

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The Complete Guide to Industrial Conveyor Selection, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

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Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Complete Guide to Industrial Conveyor Selection Configuration and Troubleshooting

Industrial conveyors are the backbone of production plants in every industry, allowing for seamless operation throughout the plant, as well as the transportation of material to and from storage and shipping. As a leading provider of bulk material handling equipment, we’ve put together the information …

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Options in Customizing Troughed Belt Conveyors

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Options in Customizing Troughed Belt Conveyors

The needs of a bulk solids handling operation can vary significantly and are often incredibly specific from one application to the next. As a result, customization has become a cornerstone of bulk material handling systems, allowing troughed belt conveyors to be expertly applied to any …

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Minimizing Spillage With Troughed Belt Conveyors

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Minimizing Spillage with Troughed Belt Conveyors

A well-designed troughed belt conveyor generally exhibits minimal material spillage. Unfortunately, spillage is an all-too-common problem for many plant managers dealing with troughed belt conveyors that weren’t adequately designed for their application.  Fortunately, there are several ways to address troughed belt conveyor spillage. The following …

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How to Keep a Belt Conveyor Running Smoothly

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Conveyor Maintenance

No matter what equipment you’re working with, your preventative maintenance program should require a routine, thorough inspection of the equipment at hand. The same holds true for belt conveyors. The following belt conveyor components should be regularly inspected to ensure ideal operation, and to extend …

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Types of Conveyor Belts & Belt Cleaners

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Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Types of Conveyor Belts and Belt Cleaners

When selecting the proper belt conveyor for your process needs, it is critical to consider the different types of conveyor belts (and belt cleaners) available. In order for a conveyor to operate at its full potential, the correct belting and cleaning options must be selected. …

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Belt Conveyor Selection: Basic Functionality

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Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Belt Conveyor

A belt conveyor can come in many shapes and sizes and have an almost unlimited amount of interchangeable components, not to mention the number of add-ons available. Selecting the belt conveyor that best fits the processing system at hand can be overwhelming. The reason for …

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Requirements for Troughed Belt Conveyors in the Mining Industry

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Belt Conveyors in the Mining Industry

Troughed belt conveyors are used prolifically throughout the mining industry, carrying ores, concentrates, and tailings throughout every stage of the mining cycle, from initial excavation, through beneficiation, to the production of a refined material ready for market, and each step in between. Belt conveyors are …

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Photo of the Week: Troughed Belt Conveyor

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Photo of the Week: Troughed Belt Conveyor

This week’s photo is a 30” wide x 39’ long troughed belt conveyor under production at FEECO. The conveyor features a channel frame, ideal for use when long spans between supports are not required. FEECO’s troughed belt conveyors are available in configurations 18” to 72” …

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