Posted by Paul Timmerman on March 14th, 2010
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Choosing the Right Conveyor Components for Your Application

Conveyor components and conveyor operators are best friends. Their friendship is very much like what men have with dogs. Tools are needed by us to get us through the things we face in life. There are moments when we just can go through life with nothing much to worry about. A conveyor operation’s life can sometimes be very similar to a worry-free existence. Whether the operation is hauling trash or a sophisticated manufacturing of Aspirin tablets, a conveyor needs operators, friends to make sure its performance is impressive.

Having a good knowledge of the different conveyor components and the companies that offer them will help us understand the ins and outs of a conveyor’s lifestyle. In order to increase our knowledge on conveyor components we have to categorize it into the main drive, advancing tail piece, pusher dogs, the actual conveyor chain, and belt storage cassette.  Read more...

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Posted by Paul Timmerman on February 7th, 2010
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Criteria to Consider when Choosing the Right Conveyor Chain for your Application

The universality of the conveyor chain in various applications from moving vehicles down the line in auto production to the movement of sprinklers in agriculture can be seen around the world. Whenever something must be moved from point “A” to point “B” continuously no matter if it is to be assembled, washed, painted, inspected or heading for storage, you will undoubtedly find a conveyor as the basis of the system.

For optimum performance of a conveyor chain, four criteria are crucial – strength, durability, resistance to fatigue and resistance to impact.

The weight in pounds required to break the chain on a linear plane is the measurement that determines the ultimate strength of the chain. The usual method of testing is by use of a tensile testing machine. The minimum strength values for each size of chain are dictated by ANSI. The material of which the chain is made, its manufacturing process, and hardening specifications used in making its components consisting of center link, side link, and pin are controlled by the manufacturer and determines the strength of the chain.  Read more...

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Posted by Paul Timmerman on January 25th, 2010
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Why Choose Conveyor System Manufacturing

When faced with the need to manufacture vehicles quickly and inexpensively in a nation where the horse and buggy were the way of life Henry Ford choose to use conveyor system manufacturing and changed the course of automobile manufacturing forever. The system allowed heavy parts to be transported without injury to workers. These systems allow machinery to do work that people often find difficult.

The conveyor belt has also been the subject of comedy shows like Lucy and Ethel at work in the chocolate factory. That belt moved chocolates to be packaged by the workers and as usual with Lucy, there was some trouble.

A favorite conveyor system that demonstrates the usefulness of this system in reducing workers and increasing safety is found at the donut shop. The automated system extrudes and drops donuts into very hot oil for cooking. As the donuts float down the oil stream they cook and are flipped midway. Once finished cooking the donuts are automatically transferred to metal conveyor where they are automatically frosted. At the other end of the belt, the donuts are packaged by an employee.  Read more...

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Posted by admin on November 17th, 2009
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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The gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside.Amazon.com Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, along with Roald Dahl’s other tales for younger readers, make him a true star of children’s literature. Dahl seems to know just how far to go with his oddball fantasies; in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for example, nasty Vi… More >>

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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