January 18, 2022 3:13 pm
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Conveyors are critical machinery in many manufacturing plants and cotton mills, but while they ensure materials and supplies move seamlessly throughout a facility, they can be dangerous and lead to severe injuries. These are some best safety practices for conveyors to keep everyone as safe as possible: Only allow authorized personnel to operate the conveyor: Our first tip for conveyor safety is to only let trained personnel near the conveyor. Even if they’re moving slowly, conveyors can sever limbs if employees aren’t sure how to use them. Additionally, make sure you only hire trained maintenance experts to fix a broken... View Article
January 4, 2022 3:12 pm
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There are all sorts of different machines in cotton mills and manufacturing plants designed to move goods from point A to point B, but bucket elevators are some of the most commonly used equipment you’ll find. This post will cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about bucket elevators. What is a bucket elevator? A bucket elevator is a piece of machinery dedicated to the vertical hauling of materials. These machines consist of buckets that carry the materials, a belt that carries the buckets, an engine to drive the belt and various accessories to load and unload materials from the... View Article
March 9, 2021 1:10 am
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While it’s true that the essential function of each conveyor belt is to transport items from one area of your facility to another, it’s important to note that all conveyor belts are not created equal. The type of belt that’s used to move one product can’t necessarily be used to transport another. The purpose of this post from your local conveyor component suppliers in Lubbock, TX is to educate you on two of the main types of conveyors: rollers and belts. Continue reading to learn the differences between the two and when you should utilize each one. Roller conveyors As... View Article
February 23, 2021 1:10 am
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Thanks to modern farming practices, farmers can provide higher-quality foods in greater quantities at lower costs. However, these farms have come under some scrutiny for being detrimental to the environment. Although we understand that modern farms aren’t perfect, we’re happy to say that today’s farmers actually help the environment more than they harm it! This post from your mechanical bearing suppliers in Lubbock, TX will cover the ways in which modern farmers benefit Mother Nature. Topsoil retention Topsoil is an essential component for growing crops and protecting the environment in general. As we saw during the Dust Bowl in the... View Article
February 3, 2021 12:56 am
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If you’re in the market for conveyor components in Lubbock, TX, chances are you seek roller bearings. These essential parts are roller-element bearings that use a cylinder rather than a ball. This design allows better handling for greater radial loads and the ability to accommodate heavier loads than those normally tolerated by ball bearings. They are a favorite with belt conveyor parts and essential to manufacturing. You can also find them in many useful designs. Here are five of them: Cylindrical roller bearings: This bearing uses a cylinder as its main moving part, and its earliest known use was in... View Article