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How to Schedule Maintenance for Longer Conveyor Life

Conveyor systems are a big investment that requires regular and ongoing maintenance to ensure they run smoothly for years to come. Most manufacturers provide instructions to inspect and maintain their conveyors. However, in most food processing facilities, those instructions get stuck in a drawer somewhere and are inaccessible to maintenance personnel.

12 Simple Ways to Improve Conveyor Safety

As with any equipment found in your plant, conveyors pose a safety concern for your employees. Improper usage, poor training, and lack of safety procedures contribute to employee injuries around conveying systems.

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has established 12 safety standards for bulk handling conveyors. Following these standards should be the starting point for your conveyor safety training.