Monthly Archives: September 2019
Material Handling: Hemp
Businesses which process hemp in a factory setting may find the stalks a challenging material to convey. Depending on the setup, a processor may need to convey hemp stalks from receiving to the decorticator. As stalks travels down the conveyor, they can potentially catch crannies in the conveyor trough and form a bridge, thereby obstructing […]
Hemp Processing: Selecting Bulk Material Handling Equipment
As a burgeoning industry, hemp has a long way to go in terms of efficient processing. Many processing plants currently rely on labor-intensive systems with high costs. This, of course, won’t always be the case. As the hemp industry matures and expands outside the CBD market, smart business owners will invest in more efficient processing […]
Alternatives to Storing Biomass in Vertical Silos
Vertical silos are standard storage devices in many industries. But for biomass, they’re hardly ideal. Biomass tends to bridge, especially in round containers, and vertical silos have trouble reclaiming it. Because of these issues, companies that store biomass will want to consider the advantages of a horizontal system instead of a vertical one. Without even […]
Material Handling: Waste Veneer
Veneer waste can be difficult to transfer, chip, and reclaim due to its characteristics. Fortunately, we offer solutions that make it easier to process. Waste Conveyor Difficulty processing waste veneer begins on the waste conveyor before chipping. As it travels down the conveyor, veneer scraps will catch every crack and cranny in a conveyor trough. […]
Conveyors for Ash Handling
Ash is a difficult material to handle. And an expensive one—the conveyors that collect it must be replaced every few years due to the conditions they operate in. But companies can reduce expenses associated with maintaining an ash handling system and increase their lifespan by installing a well-designed conveyor. Challenges in Ash Handling: Temperature and […]
