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

This article was co-authored by:

Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

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, weโ€™ve put together the information …

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Minimizing Spillage With Troughed Belt Conveyors

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

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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Types of Conveyor Belts & Belt Cleaners

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Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

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, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

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, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

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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Maintaining your Limestone Pelletizing Operation

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Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Pelletized (Pelletised) Limestone

An effective maintenance program is indispensable to sustaining an efficient, productive limestone pelletizing operation. While maintenance is often overlooked, it should always be incorporated as part of a facilityโ€™s regular operation procedures. Limestone pelletizer plant maintenance ensures equipment reliability, preserves a safe work environment, and …

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Considerations in Gypsum Handling

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Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Gypsum

The primary role of a gypsum handling system is to transfer material safely and efficiently from one location to another. While this functionality is universal regardless of industry, the equipment is not considered to be all-purpose, one-size-fits-all solutions. A prime example of this is gypsum, …

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