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Protect Your Investment:
How to Identify & Prevent Grooves in a Conveyor Belt

Conveyor belt damage from entrapped material is a common but often overlooked issue that can lead to costly downtime, reduced belt life, and compromised system performance. 

Jerad Heitzler

August 19, 2025

10:00 AM CDT

FREE Webinar

Entrapment Damage
 
Entrapment Damage
Entrapment Damage

In this 45-minute webinar, we'll walk you through how entrapment damage occurs, what signs to look for, and practical solutions to prevent long-term damage. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how proper system design, material flow control, and improved accessories can protect your conveyor belt investment. Whether you're an operator, maintenance professional, or engineer, this session will equip you with the tools to tackle entrapment damage head-on.

What you will learn: 

  • How to recognize the early warning signs of entrapment damage

  • Common causes of entrapment damage in bulk material handling systems

  • Best practices for system inspection, alignment, and component selection

  • Real-world examples and solutions that extend belt life and reduce unplanned downtime

"Short, to the point, informative, practical, and engaging!"
- Previous Webinar Attendee

*Our webinars qualify for 1 PDH and .1 CEU's upon completion.

Well presented and informative!

-Previous Attendee

 Great presentation with good real-world examples!

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Martin Engineering Webinars

With over 80 years of industry experience, we have a lot of knowledge to share. 

Our goal has always been to make bulk materials handling cleaner, safer, and more productive. With our series of webinars, we hope to share our knowledge and be your source of information for all things belt conveyor and bulk materials handling. Check out a full library of our Webinars On Demand here

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