by Sharon Spielman | May 17, 2022 | Almonds, Conveyors, Nuts, Packaging, Processed Food, Snack Foods
Dry Processing Hilltop Ranch installed a tubular drag cable conveyor system from Cablevey Conveyors to help process 50 million pounds of almonds annually When Hilltop Ranch, a family-owned almond processing corporation in Ballico, Calif., decided to overhaul its...
by Karl Seidel | May 17, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors
The earliest conveyor systems originated in the 18th century when the first conveyor belts were made from leather or canvas and supported by wooden frames. These rudimentary hand-operated conveyor belts were used mostly for conveying coal and other minerals in mines...
by Karl Seidel | May 10, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors
According to Statista, the global food industry will be valued at around $8.77 trillion in 2022. The largest segment of the industry is the Confectionery & Snacks segment, valued at $1.53 trillion, followed by the Bread & Cereal Products segment, valued at...
by Karl Seidel | May 4, 2022 | Conveyors, Feed, Pet Food, Processing
In every step of pet and animal food production, from receipt of raw materials through packaging, keeping foreign matter from entering the process stream, and maintaining hygiene are critical objectives. So is retaining product identity preservation, which adds value...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 20, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors, Fragile Materials
In many industries, the integrity of the materials or products being conveyed is of utmost importance. This is especially true in the food processing industry, where materials are particularly fragile, and breakage can lead to many negative consequences. However, even...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 13, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors
Did you know that 31% of managers at industrial facilities cite layout and space requirements as one of the top 3 factors that limit their ability to convey materials? That statistic is staggering when you think about all of the other factors that could potentially...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 13, 2022 | Hemp
Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable resource that can be used in many industries. From hemp milk to hempcrete, hemp fiber, and biofuel, there are thousands of uses of the Cannabis Sativa plant. With the 2018 Farm Bill’s passing into law, which legalized...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 12, 2022 | Cablevey News, Processed Food
Dried beans are an important staple in many cultures around the world. They have been a part of diets for centuries, and they continue to be popular in many countries today as they are low in fat but packed with fiber, protein, potassium, iron, and B vitamins. The...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 11, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors
Although similar in functionality for food processors, tubular chain and cable disc drag conveyors have distinct differences in components and operation. A closer look at these systems will help food manufacturers better understand which system would best support...
by Karl Seidel | Apr 6, 2022 | Conveyor Thoughts, Conveyors
According to research conducted by Cablevey in partnership with Ascend2, 54% of industrial businesses view cleaning and maintenance as their number one challenge when conveying materials. Why is this the case? There are a few reasons. Different types of conveyors can...
