Which Bucket Elevator Fits Your Material and Operating Conditions A belt bucket elevator is often suitable for bulk materials within the selected belt’s temperature and loading limits. A chain bucket elevator can be considered for hotter or demanding material duties. The correct choice depends on the complete operating conditions, including particle size, abrasiveness, capacity and…
Start With the Ash Problems Your Operators See Every Day The boiler runs well, but the ash line needs constant attention. A hopper blocks during a busy shift. Dust escapes when ash moves to storage. A conveyor is difficult to reach when it needs repair. Replacing one troublesome machine may help, but the problem can…
The Material in the Line Should Lead the Valve Decision Two purchase requests arrive with the same description: “Need a knife gate valve.” One valve will sit below a dry ash hopper. The other will isolate a wet, abrasive slurry line. Ordering both by size alone is a quick way to create trouble. The first…