Material Handling

Material Handling Machinery

Conveyor metal detection systems for the candy industry

Published November 16, 2009 | By IMN

Candy manufacturing requires a number of processes where ingredients are mixed, cooked and formed. Inherently these processes introduce tramp metal (metal fragments) in to the candy. Many candy manufacturers struggle with where to place the metal detector for… Continue reading →

How to choose the right conveyor belt system

Published August 8, 2009 | By IMN

Belt conveyor systems are used through all modern manufacturing processes. Belting materials range from thin single or double layer flat belts, urethane rope belting, band belting to plastic chain belting. Each belt type provides specific advantages for many… Continue reading →

Posted in Material Handling | Tagged belt conveyors, belting, conveyor belt, conveyor belt roller, conveyor systems, conveyors, conveyors-belt, industrial metal detector, material handling, material handling equipment, roller conveyor, rubber belt, used conveyor, v belt | 1 Comment

Metal detector performance: how to test accurately?

Published July 1, 2009 | By IMN

Now this is a loaded question. Most industrial metal detection companies cringe when they are asked about performance. Why is this? Simply metal detector performance is based on many variables which change over time, some frequently others over long periods, and often… Continue reading →

Posted in Conveyor Metal Detector, Metal Detectors | Tagged conveyor metal detector, how to test a metal detector, industrial metal detector, metal detector, metal detector performance, testing metal detectors | Leave a comment

Conveyor Metal Detector: Rejecting contaminated Food

Published June 24, 2009 | By IMN

Posted in Conveyor Metal Detector, Material Handling, Metal Detectors | Tagged conveyor metal detector, eriz, food safety, fortress technology, goring kerr, loma, metal detection food industry, safeline | 1 Comment

Conveyor belt repair for metal detection systems

Published June 23, 2009 | By IMN

Do you need to replace or repair a conveyor belt on a metal detection system? When replacing a belt on conveyor systems you should pay attention to several key areas. The most important things to consider are the belt material and the… Continue reading →

Posted in Conveyor Metal Detector, Material Handling, Metal Detectors | Tagged conveyor belt, fabric belting, food vonveyor belting, fortress technology, goring kerr, metal detector belting, metler toledo, ramsey, repair, repairing conveyor belt, safeline, thermo | 1 Comment

Automation and Industrial Robots

Published June 18, 2009 | By IMN

The importance of automation and robots in all manufacturing industries is growing. Industrial robots have replaced human beings in a wide variety of industries. Robots out perform humans in jobs that require precision, speed, endurance and reliability. Robots safely perform… Continue reading →

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Role Of Conveyor Brushes In Maintenance Of Conveyor Belts

Published June 10, 2009 | By IMN

Maintain conveyor belts with conveyor brushes

Conveyor belts can easily be termed as the heart of your machinery and your assembly. Most companies that have a high end production line maintain the conveyor belts in pristine condition.

You might think… Continue reading →

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Metal detection tool minimises food loss, says US developer

Published May 19, 2009 | By IMN

By Jane Byrne , 25-Nov-2008

A new metal detector targeted at the food processing sector offers minimal loss of good material due to a fast reacting, powerful pneumatic drive for the reject gate, says the manufacturer.

Charles Whitt, marketing manager… Continue reading →

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Magnet-detectable material in pendulum bucket slashes tampering risk

Published May 14, 2009 | By IMN

By Lindsey Partos, 18-Feb-2009

German firm Wiese Förderelemente has rolled out a magnetically detectable polypropylene pendulum bucket for quick detection of unwanted plastics, in response to growing demand for detectable plastic materials in conveyor buckets.

Tampered packaging remains a key… Continue reading →

Posted in Material Handling | Tagged Packaging equipment and materials, Processing & Packaging | 1 Comment

Conveyor Company Cleverly Solves Bakery’s Problem by Providing ServoMerge Solution

Published May 12, 2009 | By IMN

A manufacturer of creative conveyors, Wrabacon, and automation equipment, has provided an innovative solution to a large cookie bakery by supplying them with a material handling system that perfectly suits their unique needs. Continue reading →

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