Choosing a Bucket Elevator Manufacturer

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

Choosing a Bucket Elevator Manufacturer

With the litany of options and providers on the market (and no shortage of one-size-fits-all approaches), choosing a bucket elevator manufacturer can quickly become overwhelming. What follows are the key considerations to take into account when selecting a bucket elevator supplier. Qualities to Look for …

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Considerations in Replacing a Bucket Elevator

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

Bucket Elevator Replacement

When it comes to vertically conveying bulk solids, the bucket elevator is unmatched in its capabilities. This diverse, high-capacity machine has become an essential tool at plants handling everything from fertilizers and minerals, to specialty chemicals and aggregates. The criticality of the bucket elevator is …

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Bulk Material Handling: When to Choose a Belt Conveyor Over a Screw Conveyor

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

Benefits of Belt Conveyors Over Screw Conveyors

Efficient and effective bulk material handling is a critical component of any production line and often means the difference between a smooth operation with minimal downtime and constant upsets.  Those looking for a conveyor system are often faced with a choice: belt conveyor or screw …

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Material Considerations in Handling Potash

This article was authored by:

Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Potash Handling

Handling a demanding material such as potash requires dependable performance from each piece of equipment in a processing facility. The need for reliability holds especially true for material handling equipment. Bucket elevators, belt conveyors, and so forth must be designed to manage the challenges potash …

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Bucket Elevator Maintenance Checklist

This article was authored by:

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Bucket Elevator Maintenance Checklist

Regardless of the material being handled or the configuration type being used, regular maintenance is absolutely essential to bucket elevators. In addition to preventing costly breakdowns, consistent bucket elevator maintenance provides a multitude of benefits such as improved safety and an increase in the life …

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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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Incline Conveyors Vs. Steep Incline Conveyors: Whatโ€™s the Difference?

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

Incline Conveyor Vs Steep Incline Conveyor

The objective shared by incline conveyors and steep incline conveyors – to convey bulk solids on an incline – often presents confusion in determining which type of conveyor is best for a given application.  While both offer an effective handling solution, these two conveyor types …

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