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Tag: equipment maintenance

Maverick Environmental Equipment and MWS Equipment designed the brand-new wash plant at Arms Sand & Gravel. Photo: P&Q Staff

Keys to ensuring a safe spring start-up

March 6, 2023By

With conditions in early spring always changing, operators must be aware of their surroundings and craft an adequate plan for washing and classifying equipment.

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Changing screens is a two-person job to ensure everyone’s safety. Photo: Major

Tips to avoid accidents around screening equipment

March 2, 2023By

Major’s Serge Raymond discusses simple measures operators can take to ensure screen media changeouts are done safely .

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The possibility of residual water contained within pumps is always a potential winter problem for aggregate producers. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

Tips for winterizing aggregate equipment

January 31, 2023By

Winter has a way of doing its worst to idle equipment – including pumps. Learn what producers can do to prevent damage to equipment.

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Material buildup is a common source of conveyor belt tracking issues. Photo: Luff Industries

Solutions to common tracking problems with conveyors

December 21, 2022By

Most belt tracking issues can be solved by adjusting pulleys and rollers or improving system design with the right parts and accessories.

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Before operating a loader, check for chips and cracks in the windows. Also, make sure the glass is free of dirt that could present safety issues. Photo: P&Q Staff

Wheel loader walk-around pointers

September 13, 2022By

Review items and hazards operators should look for in and around wheel loaders to ensure safer jobsites.

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Manufacturers design and build vibrating screens as a total system. The weight of the parts, required running speed and amplitude are all taken into consideration when balancing the machine. Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

The true cost of fabricated parts

July 8, 2022By

While a fabricated component may seem to make sense at first due to lower cost, any minor imperfections could result in damage and downtime.

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Photo: Eriez

Five tips to maintain suspended electromagnets

June 1, 2022By

To get the most out of suspended electromagnets and reduce downtime, plant operators must develop a proper maintenance routine.

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Vibrating screen diagnostics Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

How vibration analysis boosts producers’ bottom lines

February 7, 2022By

Diagnostic tools like vibration analysis have the ability to improve and maintain vibrating screen performance and reduce maintenance costs and downtime.

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Vibration analysis gives screening plant managers the information needed to fine-tune and properly maintain equipment. Photo: Major

How vibration analysis makes life easier for screens

January 10, 2022By

Lars Bräunling of Major explains how aggregate producers can use vibration analysis tech to prevent unforeseen breakdowns, as well as optimize performance.

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