Common misconceptions about conveyor belts debunked

Common misconceptions about conveyor belts debunked

Conveyor belt systems have been an integral part of modern industry for decades, and yet, misconceptions about them still persist. With over 25 years in the conveying and handling industry, we’ve come across every misconception you can imagine. It’s time to set the record straight and show how modern conveyor systems are more versatile, efficient, and…

Guards for safety in conveying

Expanding on our last blog, we are looking at the three types of guards used for safety when working with conveyors. Fixed guards A fixed guard is a guard that can be removed only by using a tool or that is permanently set in place, for instance, by welding (Regulation Respecting Occupational Health and Safety,…

Safety First in Conveying

Safety first in conveying is a well talked about topic.  Safety regulations are rarely arbitrary. Rather, they are generally based on a history of reported injuries and accidents caused by a set of circumstances that both regulators and insurers deem dangerous enough to require rules and regulations in place to prevent such circumstances. What are…