Technology Focus: Conveying and Feeding - January 12, 2023

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CONVEYING & FEEDING TECHNOLOGY: Innovations and News

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A Guide To Belt Material Selection For Recycling Applications

Traditionally, rubber conveyor belts have been the go-to choice for recycling plant managers because of their high mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. However, the motor power required to move wide, heavy rubber belts and the increased mechanical strain they put on the system can lead to rising costs, both in energy use and maintenance requirements.

Metal Chip Conveyor System Helps a Major Aerospace Company’s Operation Take Off

A major aerospace company was adding a new operation to their plant dedicated to milling large blocks of aluminum into aircraft framework.

Lightweight, resistant, strong, and easy to mill, aluminum has become an indispensable material for the aerospace industry. However, one of the inevitable challenges that comes with high machinability is rapid and excessive chip accumulation.

Bespoke QC Conveyor that Maximises Productivity Inside and Innovative MRF

Following on from their ground-breaking robotic project in 2021, Omagh-based recycling company, RECYCO, and REP-TEC have teamed up, once again, on a new conveyor project. | Read more »

Innovative Bale Conveyor System Keeps Things Simple for DS Smith in Finland

When cardboard box manufacturer DS Smith needed to replace their bale conveyor system in Tampere, Finland, they asked for an innovative solution. Presona rose to the challenge and delivered a system that uses fewer moving parts and it is easier to clean and service. DS Smith realised that they needed to replace their bale conveyor system. The conveyor system was connected to two Presona balers making bales from cardboard waste and had been dutifully been doing its job for over 20 years. | Read more »

Conveyor Technology In The Recycling Industry

As an international company with its roots in plant engineering, REDWAVE decided to expand its product portfolio of sensor-based sorting technology. Even though the heart of the company beats sorting technology, they saw the need to invest in the research and development of conveyor belts specially optimized for use in the recycling sector. | Read more »

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