Monthly Archives: December 2019
What’s Wrong With My Conveyor?
You weren’t hired because you were an expert in conveyor maintenance. Fortunately, when things go wrong, you have a resource you can turn to: Biomass Engineering & Equipment. Below is a chart of common problems and remedies for drag conveyors. When you encounter issues, it’s important to identify the root cause and not treat the […]
Choosing the Right Conveyor – Part 5
The Latest Conveyor Technology This is Part 5 in a series on choosing conveyors. For the previous article on designing your system, click here. We regularly post pictures of mechanical drag conveyors from the late 19th century and early 20th century on social media. What impresses us about these images is that many drag chain […]
Choosing the Right Conveyor – Part 4
Designing the Drag Conveyor This is Part 4 of a five-part series on selecting drag chain conveyors. For the previous article, click here. Choose Materials to Match the Environment Drag chain conveyors can transfer virtually any bulk material. But for one to perform well, it needs equipped with the proper materials. Conveyors must be designed […]
Choosing the Right Conveyor – Part 3
Industrial Duty Conveyors vs. Light Duty Conveyors This is Part 3 of a five-part series on choosing conveyors. For the previous article, which compares types of conveyors, click here. Suppliers employ a variety of terms when categorizing drag conveyors. “Light duty,” “agricultural grade,” “commercial duty,” “heavy duty,” “ultra-heavy duty,” “mill duty,” “industrial duty,” “super duty,” […]
Choosing the Right Conveyor – Part 2
Selecting the Correct Type of Conveyor This is Part 2 of a five-part series on selecting conveyors. To view the previous article on selecting a supplier, click here. A variety of conveyance systems are available for bulk material handling: drag conveyors (a.k.a. paddle conveyors, chain conveyors, or scraper conveyors), belt conveyors, pneumatic conveyance systems. Which […]
Choosing the Right Conveyor – Part 1
Choosing a Supplier Industries are rife with examples of drag chain conveyors that failed to live up to their manufacturers’ promises. The truth is there are many cheap conveyors on the market, machines that are poorly designed and equipped with low-quality, proprietary components that tie you to the manufacturer for replacement parts. There are also […]
