Going beyond dust hazard analysis at your grain processing facility
There are many critical decisions involved beyond the DHA in selecting dust explosion prevention, protection and mitigation equipment.
Photo courtesy of BS&B Pressure Safety Management
Protect against animal feed recalls with right conveyor system
How to mitigate risk and prevent safety issues by using a closed conveyor system.
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Kett PM450 moisture analyzer
Dust Explosion Protection Products for Grain Facilities
With so many options, what is the best choice for any given application?
Automation Controls to Keep Feed Mill, Grain Facility Employees Safe
Implementing automated control systems can help prevent incidents from happening
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Prepare for Grain Harvest Energy Needs Now
Using propane means never having to depend on location to a gas line or power grid system
Photo: Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Protecting Grain Bucket Elevators from Dust Explosions
Grain processors have several methods of explosion protection to choose from
A dust explosion starting in a bucket elevator can potentially travel to larger downstream volumes such as silos and upstream material handling systems. Photo: BS&B Pressure Safety Management
3 Ways Grain Facilities Can Benefit from NIR Technology
Go beyond price when choosing moisture measurement technology
Photo source: KETT
Rail Analytics for Grain and Feed Operations
TransmetriQ offers shippers of all sizes the data they need to be more efficient
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Debunking 6 Misconceptions About Tubular Drag Conveyors
Cable and disc systems gently and precisely convey feed and grain blends for a wide range of conditions and facility layouts
Chief Agri Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Global manufacturer serves cooperatives and private farms
Does Your Team Need an Attitude Adjustment?
When it comes to serving customers, attitude has much more to do with providing value than either talent or skill
The Four Ws of Dust Hazard Analysis
The who, what, when and why of dust hazards analysis
Conveyor “Wet Cleaning” Ensures Feed Safety
Sanitizing wet clean flushes enclosed system to improve food safety and increase speed of product changeovers without conveyor disassembly
Understanding the Relationship Between Gut Health, Animal Welfare
Biorigin calls on producers to care for the gut health of their animals
Feed Producer Ups Uniformity with Fluidized Bed Mixing
Country Junction Feeds installs new mixer on its “wet feed" production line
In batches up to 660 lb (300 kg), the fluidized bed mixer improves batch uniformity and reduces degradation when blending liquids with fragile dry ingredients.
Pneumatic Conveying System Eliminates Contamination Risks
System also increases throughput capacities from six to 15 tons/hour at major food manufacturer
Hemp Processor Improves Quality, Reduces Waste
Flexible screw conveyors improve productivity, product and dust control
Bulk Bag Filler Speeds Packaging at Kennedy Rice Mill
Facility fills orders as they are received rather than stockpiling polished white rice in a warehouse
A bulk bag of polished white rice is ready for shipment
Outdoor Touchscreens Enhance Automated Load-Outs
What to consider when selecting, building or upgrading a load-out or ticketing system
Clever Conveyor Solution
Double-bottom conveyor is a cost-effective and efficient way to manage a number of difficult and complex systems
Combustible Dust Incidents from Around the World
As of December 31, 2020, Dust Safety Science captured almost 1,000 incidents along with a detailed analysis of the materials, industries and equipment involved
How to Prevent Rust
Round Bottom Flite-Veyor® features stainless-steel construction
Optimize Conveyor Belting in Pet Food Processing
Wire belting for the pet food production process enhances efficiency, safety and cleanliness
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A Different Spin on Grain Bin Foundations
Finding efficient methods for pouring a circular concrete pad
What is Break-Even Analysis?
For small business owners, knowing when your business will become profitable is vital
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Bringing Employees Back Safely
What companies and employees can do to remain safe during COVID-19
Controlling Dust Dangers in Feed & Grain Handling
Installing a dust collection system is key to capturing airborne particles generated by drying, shelling, grinding, conveying and storing feed and grain products
Maximize Production Efficiency
Proper moisture control increases plant efficiency
Protect Feed Supplement Integrity with Gentle Conveying
Tubular cable conveyors safeguard pre-blended mixes in between discs during transfer, and minimize product degradation
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