Why are V-guided conveyor belts better at keeping conveyor belts centered than crowned rollers? In the packaging industry, proper belt tracking on conveyors prevents maintenance headaches. Belt ...

I rounded out 2010 with a series of columns on the hazards of conveyors (“Analyzing Conveyor Designs for Safety,” Machine Design, Sept. 23, 2010, tinyurl.com ...

A modular belt conveyor from SmartMove (Fall River, MA) now has mini-roller accumulation zones integrated with the drive, reportedly providing safer loading and unloading points at the ends of the ...

Global conveyor component manufacturer PROK has just released a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) roller which is lighter, more durable, and avoids secondary conveyor damage in the event of a ...

Bulk handling operations face ongoing challenges from dust and carryback at belt conveyor discharge points. Efficient ...