Eductors: What Are They and How Do They Work?
When creating a fluid or pneumatic conveyor system, eductors can be a good options in place of fans, blowers, and pumps. Eductors are jet pumps to create a vacuum that can…
Using Material Handling Automation to Improve Efficiency
Take a closer look at three main types of material handling automation and the Hapman difference in designing and integrating automation systems.
Challenges in Conveying Bulk Materials
When plants deal with bulk material well, all of their operations become easier. But challenges in bulk material handling lead to many problems, including inefficiencies, degradation and material segregation. Plants…
3 Reasons Why a “Regular” Flexible Screw Conveyor Might Not Work for You
Manufacturers commonly use flexible screw conveyors because of their low cost, reliability, straightforward operation and simple construction. This equipment is not complicated, but it should not be cookie-cutter either. Poor performance, excessive…
USDA Certified Or 3-A, Which Is The Best?
When purchasing equipment for facilities involved in the manufacturing or processing of dairy products, there is often confusion between the designations of USDA Acceptance Certified and 3-A Approved equipment. To…
Small Dust Control Saves Big by Mitigating Risk
Dust control and risk mitigation go hand-in-hand for manufacturers who processes dry powders and other bulk materials. NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the…
Volumetric Vs. Gravimetric Feeder Operation
How Much Control Is Achieved with Volumetric vs. Gravimetric Material Feeding? Whether you work in the manufacturing or production industry, you need the right feeder system to regulate the flow…
The 6 Key Considerations for Selecting the Right Conveyor System
Selecting a conveyor system for a batch or continuous processing application is not always as straightforward as you may think. In fact, it almost never is. Moving material consistently – at…
5 Reasons to Avoid Round-Link Chains in Tubular Drag Conveyors
Tubular drag conveying is a common method of moving loose bulk materials between processes in industrial plants. Chain-type tubular drag conveyors fall into two basic categories: those that use round-link chains and…
How to Keep Your Industrial Business Safe from Dusting
Benjamin Franklin was an author, inventor, politician and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He may also have had the uncanny ability to see into the future…
How to Maximize Productivity with the Right Design of Your Flexible Screw Conveyor
Flexible screw conveyors are one of the most common types of conveyors used by manufacturers because of their low cost and simple construction. Although it isn’t a complicated piece of…
Selecting a Conveyor for Effectively Moving Bulk Materials
Although selecting the right conveyor for your bulk material handling application may seem fairly straightforward, oftentimes that is not the case. There are many factors that come into play when…
How the “Bend But Don’t Break” Principle Applies to Tubular Drag Conveyors
If you’re a sports fan, you know that the term “bend but not break” refers to a football defense that gives up yardage but doesn’t allow the opponent into the…
