The global leader in bulk material conveying and flow solutions, Martin Engineering, has expanded its popular annual “Go Pink!” program to support the Susan G. Komen® Foundation in its efforts to fund breast cancer education, screening, treatment, and research worldwide.

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading specialist in custom-engineered transfer point solutions, has positioned its technology as a proven way to dramatically reduce dust transmission while simultaneously improving operational efficiency.

By Chris Schmelzer / Director of Conveyor Products / Martin Engineering

The need for conveyor belt cleaning is well established. Excessive fugitive material can reduce component and belt life by as much as 30%. A multiple belt cleaner system accounts for less than 5% of overall belt wear, providing a significant benefit.^[1]

In the world of materials handling, transfer chute design is often underestimated - sometimes with costly consequences. While it may seem like a simple task, it is in fact one of the most complex aspects of materials handling design, as some of the world’s largest equipment suppliers have discovered to their detriment.

In many mining and other industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling – quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these critical chute systems are overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance, leading to premature wear, unplanned downtime and costly replacements.