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 | 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 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...