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6 Tips for Safely Operating an Auger Conveyor

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Auger conveyors are a key component in most processing operations. These pieces of equipment are able to convey bulk materials — everything from large chunks of product down to sub-micron powders — efficiently and effectively, while offering versatility in set up and operating layout. The uses are practically endless across the food processing industry, making them indispensable to an efficient processing operation.

However, auger conveyors, like any food processing equipment, can pose a safety hazard to your employees if not used properly.

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Fusion Tech Exhibits at Hormel Safety Fair

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On Tuesday, October 20, Fusion Tech General Manager Dan Bentz partnered with Bunzl to show off our ergonomic and safety solutions at an on-site Ergonomic / Safety Showcase at Hormel Foods in Austin, Minnesota.

Included in our booth were our new Ergo Trim Station, featuring an ergonomic stand with removable seat, and our Chem-Grate Ergonomic Stand, as well as our Ergonomic and Safety Solutions catalog and ergonomic stands video. Hormel employees were able to interact with and try out our ergonomic and safety solutions and view our 3D Modeling and Design services.

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4 Safety Reasons to Invest in an Ergo Trim Station

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According to the California Department of Labor Statistics and Research, workers in food-processing plants have a higher likelihood of being hurt on the job than workers in many other industries.1 Reaching across a conveyor, lifting heavy loads, twisting and bending at a work station, performing repetitive tasks, and working in awkward positions – all tasks commonly found in processing plants – are leading risk factors for injury.

It’s why ergonomics — the study of how to improve the fit between the tasks of the job and the employees who perform the work — play a significant role in promoting safe workplaces and reducing the high cost of employee absenteeism and injury.

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2 Interesting Manufacturing Infographics

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Friday is National Manufacturing (MFG) Day — a day devoted to giving manufacturers an opportunity to show the country what manufacturing is all about, and address some of the misperceptions about the manufacturing field.

Below you will find 2 interesting manufacturing infographics that give you a glimpse into manufacturing in America (no, everything isn’t made China), and how the manufacturing industry impacts the American economy.

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5 Fun Ways to Participate in Manufacturing Day

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Friday is National Manufacturing (MFG) Day — a day devoted to giving manufacturers an opportunity to show the country what manufacturing is all about, and address some of the misperceptions about the manufacturing field. It is a day designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and help their communities and future generations thrive.

It’s a day to celebrate the achievements and impact the manufacturing industry has had, and continues to have, on the lifeblood of our country and our economy.

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7 Ways to Avoid Free Literature Chaos at Process Expo

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It never fails. When you attend a trade show like Process Expo, you’ll come out with a mountain of free literature — and no idea what to do with it.

Think about it: every booth you visit will have at least one brochure or flier or business card to hand you. If you visit 100 booths during your time at Process Expo, that’s anywhere from 100-500 pieces of literature to handle.

It can get out of hand pretty quickly.

So how do you handle the mountains of free literature coming your way, and try to tame the chaos? We’ve put together 7 tips to help you avoid the free literature craziness.

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5 Ways to Wow Exhibitors at Process Expo

5 Ways to Wow Exhibitors & Colleagues at Process Expo

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Thousands of people from thousands of businesses will be attending Process Expo this September to mingle, interact with exhibitors, and find solutions to their processing challenges — making it difficult for one person (aka – you!) to stand out in the crowd.

Standing out to exhibitors and other attenders is key if you want to build your network, make new connections, and possibly find some new clients yourself.

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4 Reasons to Reverse Engineer Component Parts

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Purchasing pre-made component parts for your agricultural equipment seems like the best route to go, especially for small to growing equipment manufacturers.

You get exactly what you need without putting in the work of designing or fabricating it yourself. You save time, money, and get your equipment out to the customer faster.  It’s a win-win for you. Or so it seems.

Pre-made component parts are great, but often those parts are highly overpriced and not always made to the highest of quality standards. They may seem like the best best in the short term, but in the long term — those parts may be costing you quite a bit in quality, reputation, and money.

The solution? Get those pre-made component parts reverse engineered.

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5 Reasons Turnkey Manufacturing Benefits Your Project

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Turnkey manufacturing is the smart choice for food processing expansions and equipment procurement projects.

Rather than doing everything in-house — design, layouts, manufacturing, installation, training, support — and somehow paying the staff to get it all done, many food processors are choosing to outsource part or all of the project to professional design and manufacturing companies.

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How to Choose the Best Dumper for Your Production Line

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Choosing the best dumper for your production line can be a bit of a challenge.

Jump on Google and do a quick search for “meat dumpers” and you’ll find a number of options and configurations to choose from — all claiming to be the best dumper you can buy.

So how do you choose the right dumper for your needs?

We laid out a process below to help you choose the best dumper for you.

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