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    This bag dump station includes vacuum-assisted lifting to reduce exertion and reduce bending/twisting tasks.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Getting it right on the packaging line with vacuum conveyors

    Doan Pendleton
    Oct. 13, 2024
    Vacuum conveyors go beyond solving a single material’s handling issue; they can also benefit the bottom line by reducing downtime for cleaning and maintenance, minimizing product...

    Conveyors

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    The french fry industry is one that commonly uses vibratory conveyor equipment like this PFI conveyor.
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    Its singular focus gives AHS the knowledge and expertise to streamline the installation process and prevent issues that can lead to system inefficiencies, product loss, or complete system failure.
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    This overland belt conveyor is curved to follow the terrain.
    Conveyors

    Carried away: Belt conveyors for every distance

    Dan Baxter
    July 19, 2023
    This article discusses the key differences between conventional and overland belt conveyors and the benefits each can offer.
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    Vibratory conveyors move tacky, sweetened dried cranberries at an incline of almost 10 degrees.
    Conveyors

    Choosing the ideal conveyor for your food product

    Rudy Sanchez
    July 18, 2023
    A range of factors influence which conveying solution will be most effective for a specific food application.
    State-of-the-art test facilities allow food processors to run product on the same type of equipment they are considering for purchase, while benefitting from expert consultation to optimize their processes.
    Conveyors

    How food processors can benefit from conveyor testing

    Scott Berning
    July 17, 2023
    Food processors can improve product quality and production efficiency by testing tubular disc-and-cable conveyors at an OEM’s state-of-the-art facility prior to purchase.
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    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Old and new challenges in pneumatic conveying

    Jack Hilbert
    June 19, 2023
    Pneumatic conveying challenges that we perceive to be new may be just old problems reoccurring due to changing conditions or personnel.
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    Figure 1: Basic pneumatic conveying system components.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Different ways to charge material in a pneumatic conveyor

    Colin Barbeau
    March 23, 2023
    This article explores the most common types of pneumatic conveying system line chargers and their usual applications and limitations.