In hot vulcanization, a special press applies both heat and pressure to the splice to cure the intermediary and cover...

Advantages of Vulcanization

Even though a vulcanized splice is more expensive and time-consuming to preform, it is...

Suppression with Water

Perhaps the oldest method for controlling fugitive dust is the application of water sprayed over...

With Water, Less is More

A water spray may appear to be the most inexpensive form of dust control available, as process...

Any damage to the belt or pulley can adversely affect the system's performance in a conveyor system, where stability is...

Vibrators perform the same function as thumping on the outside of a bottle of ketchup: They reduce the cohesion between...

Air Velocity

Air flows from a high- to a low-pressure zone because of the pressure difference. While there are a number...

Air cannon systems can be an effective means of preventing the buildup of materials in transfer chutes, storage...

Adding Chemicals to Water

It is a common practice to “enhance” the dust-suppression performance of water by adding...

Two types of abrasion occur on conveyor belts. One is caused by the material rubbing against the belt cover. This wear...