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Strategic Maintenance of Mechanical Conveying Equipment: Protecting Uptime in Bulk Solids Processing
In dry processing environments, performance is often discussed in terms of throughput, yield, automation, and energy efficiency. Less visible — but equally influential — is the condition of the mechanical…
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Comparing Conveying Technologies for Food Powder Handling
Design Considerations for Product Integrity, System Layout, and Operational Performance Selecting a conveying method for food powder handling is rarely a simple decision. Dry ingredients vary widely in physical behavior,…
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Hapman’s WEFTEC 2025 Booth Draws Attention for Practical Wastewater Equipment
Hapman’s booth at WEFTEC 2025 was a key destination for water industry professionals seeking practical, results-driven material handling equipment tailored for wastewater facilities. The event in Chicago gave attendees a…
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Smart Controls: Keeping Bulk Material Handling Efficient and Reliable
Practical Automation for Everyday Operations Automation has become an essential part of bulk material handling and helps facilities run efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. Reliable control systems keep materials moving and…
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October 6, 2025
A comprehensive solution for safe, efficient, and adaptable bulk material handling Kalamazoo, MI – Hapman, a global leader in custom bulk material handling equipment, is proud to highlight the TubePro™…
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Efficiency in Batching & Blending: 4 Common Challenges and How to Fix Them
There’s no single solution for any given material handling, batching, or blending application. Significant efficiency improvements require varying degrees of customization to meet your material, processing, and business goals. Asking…
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Hapman partners with several major Wastewater Treatment facility developers meeting critical requirements around dosing treatment materials and sludge handling. Hapman Bulk Bag Handling, Helix flexible screws, and feeders manage dosing…
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Issues of Unloading Ammonium Nitrate Prill are Eliminated with Tubular Drag Conveyor System
“Hapman and their local representative worked very hard to ensure the successful completion of our client’s project,” stated O’Connor. “Their efforts helped identify and implement the optimum solution in order…
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The Case for Engineered Chains Over Round-Link Chains
Both varieties of chain-type tubular drag conveyors often compete for the same work. Here’s why they shouldn’t. The concept of tubular drag conveying is a common consideration among industries needing…
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Tubular Drag Conveying – A Cost-Effective, Energy-Saving Alternative to Pneumatic Conveying
Pneumatic conveying is often considered the standard solution for transferring materials in bulk solids plants. In many applications, however, a type of mechanical conveying — tubular drag conveying — can…
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CHALLENGE A fully operational research laboratory needed a better way for technicians to remove and dispose of more than 1,200 pounds of soiled animal bedding per day. CUSTOMER Uniformed Services…
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CHALLENGE The facility, which manages over 55,000 rodent cages, needed a more reliable and cost effective way to dispose of waste bedding, as well as mitigate allergen exposure, and reduce…
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Biotech Lab Handling Dirty Mice Bedding From Cages with Cleaning Disposal System
CHALLENGE A biotech lab needed an easy and dependable method to handle dirty animal bedding from cages. SOLUTION A Hapman tubular drag conveyor with a specialized dump hopper. The cages…
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CHALLENGE A mining operation located in the mountains of Chile required an equipment method to handle and convey ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) without degradation, 50 feet vertically, into a silo. Their…
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CHALLENGE A major tire manufacturer needed to fit a material handling conveyor into a tight space, move the material (carbon black) from inlets and discharge it at two locations. In…
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CHALLENGE A fast growing, finished product food processor was using aeromechanical conveyors to convey product in their production operations for processing and prepackaging. Unfortunately, the aeromechanical conveyors caused serious problems…
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Download PDF A4 CHALLENGE A pelletized fuel manufactuer was spending time and effort maintaining a conveyor that also created fines and dust. CUSTOMER Fiber By-Products Corporation INDUSTRY Pelletized Fuel Manufacturer…
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Stillwater Mining Improves Smelting Efficiency and Yield, Eliminates Dust with Tubular Drag Conveyor
CHALLENGE Stillwater Mining was challenged with maintaining constant temperatures in a smelting furnace to ensure efficient extraction. Also, to create a safe, environmentally friendly process for dumping bulk bags of…
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CHALLENGE More than 150 bags of bedding are required to support the cage changing process performed weekly. When plans were in place to construct a new multi-story vivarium, Laboratory Animal…
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Human Health Benefits, Operational Efficiencies, Increased Productivity, Cost Improvements
Case Study: Human Health Benefits, Operational Efficiencies, Increased Productivity, Cost Improvements CHALLENGE GlaxoSmithKline faced a waste bedding management challenge involving both laboratory animal allergies and ergonomic related employee injuries. CUSTOMER…
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Download PDF A4 BUSINESS BENEFITS REALIZED Eliminated dusting – Reduced equipment maintenance issues Potential revenue from waste Additional recycling opportunities Reduced noise levels – created a better working environment for…
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Issues of Unloading Ammonium Nitrate Prill are Eliminated with Tubular Drag Conveyor System
CHALLENGE Help transition a facility from manufacturing plant to distribution hub. Design and build a safe, automated way to unload bulk material from railcars. CUSTOMER Dyno Nobel INDUSTRY Mining The…
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Moving Material Through a Process
CHALLENGE Selecting a conveyor for a bulk material handling application is not always as straight forward as one might think. Moving material consistently, at a rate that is inline with…
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Innovative Conveying Solutions: Ensuring Safety, Protecting Materials, and Enhancing Efficiency
CHALLENGE Engineering conveying systems for today’s processors requires far more than just moving product from point A to point B. Engineers must also consider plant and worker safety through assessing…