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November 10, 2021
The holiday season is a great time to be a warehouse or distribution center! But it’s also a stressful time when polybags go missing in your conveyor transfers, conveyor belts need to be repaired, and the maintenance crew could use about twice as many workers. Industry Manager Todd Stewart may not have the answers to your short-staffing issues, but his latest blog can help you decrease downtime with some belt conveyor solutions to save your packages and get your belt back up and running
May 19, 2021
In his latest blog, Todd Stewart addresses the popularity of pop-out rollers in the conveyor transfer and offers an alternative solution that can improve output and decrease downtime.
April 22, 2021
Losing product at the belt conveyor transfer point is no fun, however solving this issue can dramatically improve output and reduce downtime. Luckily there are a number of options that address this. In our latest blog, we will look into these options and discuss which are best suited for your operation.
December 17, 2020
Like the delicious aromas that you stop noticing after working in a bakery for so long, there are problems on your belt conveyor that go unnoticed too. Carryback may seem like an unavoidable problem, but there are solutions that can reduce maintenance time, belt tracking issues, and sanitation challenges. Read more in Todd Stewart’s latest blog.
February 05, 2020
Did you know the main cause of splice failure doesn’t involve the strength or endurance of your fastener? In this blog, Flexco Industry Manager Todd Stewart discusses faulty fastener installation and shares best practices for proper repair of belts in the packing industry.
July 18, 2019
If you had the chance to increase productivity in your bakery with just a few simple changes, would you? Of course you would. Flexco Industry Manager Todd Stewart tackles the top three belt conveyor issues in industrial baking, including sanitation, cross-contamination, and carryback in his latest blog.
June 20, 2019
Every year we see thousands of recalls resulting from undeclared allergens, and cross-contamination is just one of the ways these allergens sneak their way into our baked goods. Flexco Product Manager Michelle Graves and Industry Manager Todd Stewart tag team the subject of cross-contamination and discuss how you can keep your belt splicing equipment from contributing to the issue.
June 05, 2019
With the summer travel season in full swing, are you doing everything you can to keep baggage moving? Assessing your transfer points for possible jams is one way to get bags to the correct destination on time and without damage. In this blog, Flexco Industry Manager Todd Stewart identifies the most troublesome areas in your system and the available solutions.
March 05, 2019
In the parcel handling industry, the holidays are no time to be dealing with belt conveyor issues. Assessing your conveyor belt and accessories during slower times can ensure that they are running at peak performance when you need them most. In this blog, Flexco Industry Manager Todd Stewart highlights three things you should be looking for when checking out your conveyors.
November 20, 2018
Package damage and belt damage doesn’t have to be a “cost of doing business” for package handling operations. At least, not when it comes to your hitch transfers. There is a way to keep customers and your maintenance team happy. Flexco Product Expert Todd Stewart gives you the rundown on all the possible solutions, including homemade, OEM, and engineered solutions.