Modular transfer point kit for belt conveyors offers faster installation and more options
The global leader in conveyor accessories has reimagined the bulk handling transfer chute to reduce downtime for installation and offer more options for future modifications. The Martin® Tran... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering introduces Replacement Blades for Richwood® 1C & 1C-ITC
The global leader in conveyor belt cleaning accessories has introduced a direct retrofit replacement for the Richwood® 1C & 1C-ITC cleaners with superior construction at a lower cost. Martin Engineering is providing operat... Read Full ArticleConveyor wear liner engineered to protect chutes and extend skirt life
The global leader in high-performance conveyor components has introduced a new standard in wear liner technology. The Manufactured Canoe Liner from Martin Engineering is made from durable urethane molded around a rugged steel plate to absorb... Read Full ArticleConveyor belt cleaner tensioners: Options for safe, efficient operation
There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. Inadequate tensi... Read Full ArticleIdentifying and Addressing Conveyor Idler Issues
On any belt conveyor system that moves bulk materials, the belt must run straight and true to maximize its life, minimize fugitive material and safety hazards, and achieve high system efficiency. There can ... Read Full ArticleComprehensive replacement program for conveyor belt cleaner blades
The leading global innovator of conveyor technologies has announced a factory-direct replacement program to deliver freshly-molded polyurethane cleaner blades for conveyor belts. Custom-fitted on-site and installed free of charge, customers ... Read Full ArticleManaging Conveyor Belt Carryback
“Carryback” is defined as the material that fails to unload from a conveyor belt, adhering to the belt and typically falling off at some point other than the intended discharge, and it’s one of the main sources of fugitive materi... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering’s “Go Pink!” Breast Cancer Campaign Expands to Conveyor Products
The pioneer in industrial vibration and bulk material handling technologies is announcing this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, screening, tr... Read Full ArticleReversible secondary conveyor belt cleaners: Carryback solution delivers easy maintenance
The global leader in bulk material handling technologies and training has announced the availability of two rugged secondary conveyor belt cleaners, both engineered for fast and easy maintenance. T... Read Full ArticleThe economics of workplace safety
By R. Todd Swinderman / CEO Emeritus, Martin EngineeringConveyor safety is not a modern trend bred by government regulation; it’s a common-sense idea as old as the first conveyor design. In the modern age, safety is a key fact... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering launches its innovative N2® remote monitoring system for conveyor belt cleaners across Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Global leader in bulk handling equipment solutions Martin Engineering has launched its innovative N2® remote monitoring system for conveyor belt cleaners in countries across Europe, Middle... Read Full ArticlePatented Conveyor Belt Cleaning Technology
From a worldwide leader in bulk material handling comes the acclaimed CleanScrape™ Belt Cleaner, an innovative conveyor belt cleaning system that has received the Australian ... Read Full ArticleManaging conveyor belt carryback
“Carryback” is defined as the material that fails to unload from a conveyor belt, adhering to the belt and typically falling off at some point other than the intended discharge, and it’s one of the main sources of fugitive materi... Read Full ArticleOnline learning centre offers free non-commercial conveyor operation and safety training
The global leader in conveyor accessories and bulk material handling solutions has launched a comprehensive digital educational resource for conveyor operation and safety. The online ... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering awarded RAVS PLUS recognition by ISN
The global leader in bulk material handling technologies and training has been awarded the RAVS Plus® recognition by ISNetworld (ISN), one of the largest global safety compliance groups. By r... Read Full ArticleEngineering safer conveyors: Art meets science
All new conveyor systems will inevitably succumb to the punishing bulk handling environment and begin the slow process of degradation. The system will eventually require more time and labor for maintenance, short... Read Full ArticleConveyor Technology: Designing for the future by innovating the present
By R. Todd Swinderman, CEO Emeritus of Martin EngineeringHigher production demands across all bulk handling segments require increased efficiency at the lowest cost of operation, in the... Read Full ArticleNew V-Plow design delivers lighter weight, safer handling
The global leader in bulk handling conveyor accessories has redesigned one of its most popular tail protection devices to be a lighter weight, modular unit delivered in a compact package for improved safety and c... Read Full ArticleConveyor belt cleaner tension: A key to optimal performance
Todd Swinderman / P.E & CEO Emeritus, Martin EngineeringConveyor belt cleaners have evolved over the last 50 years from mostly homemade designs to a wide variety of engineered solutions to suit virtually every application.&n... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering continues program to support Susan G. Komen® Foundation
The global leader in bulk material handling technologies and training has announced the completion of this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, ... Read Full ArticleOnline conveyor training content for Learning Management Systems
New online content has been introduced by the world’s most experienced conveyor training provider, specifically designed to integrate with Learning Management Systems (LMSs) so users can assign, monitor and certify progress of all participan... Read Full ArticleEngineered flow aids resolve bulk material handling issues
In order to achieve controlled and consistent flow on conveyors handling large volumes of bulk material, transfer chutes and vessels must be designed not ... Read Full ArticleEngineering safer conveyors: Art meets science
All new conveyor systems will inevitably succumb to the punishing bulk handling environment and begin the slow process of degradation. The system will eventually require more time and labor for maintenance,... Read Full ArticleEngineering partnership will support the materials handling industry in the East Midlands
International bulk materials handling solutions company Martin Engineering has strengthened its coverage across... Read Full ArticleAutomated conveyor belt cleaner tensioner reduces maintenance and guesswork
A global innovator of conveyor belt cleaning technology has introduced an autonomous tensioning system that continuously monitors and delivers proper cleaner tension. By utilizing Martin Engineering’s intuitive new smart tech... Read Full ArticleUnsafe work practices around conveyors
Because of their size, speed and high-horsepower drive motors, conveyors pose a number of risks to personnel working on or near them. In addition to all of the physical danger zones, when an injury occ... Read Full ArticleSuccessful management of dust emissions with innovative chute design
One of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain terminal conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design. To prevent impacting the local community and adjacent docks with dust from loading ... Read Full ArticleDesigning for safety: A new approach to belt conveyors
Conveyors are among the most dynamic and potentially dangerous areas of equipment at a mine or material processing site. Even though their safety and performance are critical to the operation&... Read Full ArticleManaged Services for conveyor maintenance introduced to Mid-Atlantic Region
The use of factory-trained, OSHA- and MSHA-certified experts for maintenance of bulk handling systems has taken another step forward as Martin Engineering establishes its newest Mr. Blade™ territor... Read Full ArticleGo with the flow: Preventing accumulation in cement processing
Efficient material flow is a critical element of dry-process cement manufacturing, and accumulation or blockages can put a choke hold on a plant’s profitability. Hang-ups in storage systems and build-up in process vessels can impede ma... Read Full ArticleEngineering firms join forces to expand UK coverage
Global leader in bulk materials handling solutions Martin Engineering has expanded its UK coverage by teaming up with Response Engin... Read Full ArticleBelt Conveyor Danger Zones
Recognizing the hazards is a key step toward preventing conveyor-related injuries...In bulk material handling applications, a conveyor is typically a massive, complex and extremely powerful syst... Read Full ArticleAutomated Monitoring and Reporting System for Conveyor Belt Cleaners
In a move to continue its leadership in the development and implementation of advanced technologies for conveyors and other bulk material handling applications, Ma... Read Full ArticleBudge the sludge: Mine uses air cannons to unclog chutes
By Mike Moody / Business Development Manager, Martin EngineeringEagle Mine in Western Marquette County of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the only primary nickel mine in the United States, delivering ~1.5% of the world’... Read Full ArticleReduce conveyor maintenance time through better access
Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems s... Read Full ArticleUrban demolition project uses atomised mist to comply with dust regulations
A Colorado demolition firm with a reputation for environmental stewardship on complex large-scale projects has successfully complied with strict urban dust suppression regulations throughout a sensitive 18-month demolition project, from structural... Read Full ArticleConveyor Belt Generates Power For Air Cannons to Control Build-Up
Ash Grove Cement is the 5th-largest producer in the United States, shipping 8.3 million tons of Portland and masonry cements from eight plants nationwide. Founded in 1882, the firm currently operates 27 cement terminals and two de... Read Full ArticleMartin Engineering expands programme to improve breast cancer awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., and Martin Engineering is building on its previous fund-raising programs by expanding the company’s efforts to support the Susan B. Komen Foundation®... Read Full ArticleInnovative Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt Cleaner: High Performance + Long Life = Reduced Ownership Cost
A new secondary conveyor belt cleaner has been engineered specifically for challenging applications where traditional designs fail to deliver the necessary performance or wear life. The CleanScrape® Secondary Cleaner (CS2) from Marti... Read Full ArticleNew technology generates power using conveyor belt kinetic energy.
A global leader in bulk handling equipment has introduced an innovative technology that uses the kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate enough power to run a wide variety of electronic systems.&nb... Read Full Article