Company Profile Login or Register to add a Company 41.3025349, -89.7893585 Martin Engineering One Martin Place Neponset (IL) 61345 United States +1 309 852 238 4 +1 800 814 155 3 20232024 Views28821647 Clicks1730 Articles (65) Profile Staff (4) Forum Posts (101) Articles by Martin Engineering Company News Martin Engineering celebrates 50 Years of Air Cannon Technology Neponset (IL), United States – The world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. …read more White Paper Martin Engineering’s Tips for Efficient Conveyor Discharge Every day, bulk handlers struggle with the conveyor discharge zone emitting dust, carryback, and spillage, some of the leading problems that cause equipment breakdowns, workplace safety violations, and raise the cost of operation. Martin Engineering’s decades of research and development have…read more Company News Martin Engineering opens new Italian HQ following Restructure Milan (MI), Italy – The world leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth. The move heralds a new chapter for the Italian branch of the US engineering firm, which …read more Product News Highly responsive Conveyor Belt Tracker improves Production and Safety Worldwide Neponset (IL), United States – The pioneer in belt conveyor accessories has launched the next generation of tracking technology for a global marketplace. Martin Engineering designed the highly responsive Martin® Tracker™ HD (heavy-duty) belt conveyor alignment system with widely available plate steel to increase availability a…read more White Paper Conveyor Guarding by Location: Danger and Compliance The global leader in conveyor safety is disputing the idea that putting conveyor equipment out of reach or inconveniently placed away from workers -- known as “Guarding by Location” – is a valid form of safety. After decades of safe equipment design and comprehensive conveyor safety trai…read more White Paper Conveyor Dust and Spillage: The Importance of Skirtboard Sealing Systems The global leader in belt conveyor accessories, Martin Engineering, designs products around safety to promote an efficient and clean working environment and part of that is manufacturing properly sealed conveyor chutes for bulk handling. The latest innovations the company has devised are the A…read more Company News Martin Engineering Announces Malaysian Business Unit Neponset (IL), United States – The global leader in bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia. Headquartered in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur – with a satellite office in Lumut – the Malaysian Business Unit will act…read more Product News Martin Engineering: Modular Transfer Point Kit for Belt Conveyors offers fast Installation Neponset (IL), United States – The Martin® Transfer Point Kit from Martin Engineering includes modular horizontal loading zone, settling zone, and stilling zone configurations, providing easier installation and a wider variety of chute options while facilitating future upgrades. The kit simplifies the installation process, …read more White Paper The Economics of Workplace Safety Conveyor safety is not a modern trend bred by government regulation; it’s a common-sense idea as old as the first conveyor design. In the modern age, safety is a key factor in worker protection, reduced insurance rates and a lower total cost of operation. There are several hurdles to the installat…read more Personal News Announcement: Michael Tenzer is leaving Martin Engineering Neponset (IL), United States – After 32 highly successful years with the company, most recent as global and European Business Development Manager, Michael Tenzer is leaving Martin Engineering to seek new professional challenges.read more Advertorial White Paper Conveyor Belt Cleaner Tension: A Key to Optimal Performance Conveyor belt cleaners have evolved over the last 50 years from mostly homemade designs to a wide variety of engineered solutions to suit virtually every application. The expectations have changed over time as the relationship between health, safety and productivity and clean belts have become more …read more Case Study Conveyor Transfer Point Upgrade controls Dust at Brazil Port One of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain terminal conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design. To prevent impacting the local community and adjacent docks with dust from loading and unloading agricultural commodities, the conveyors at the T-…read more Company News Martin Engineering: Online Interactive Conveyor Training Neponset (IL), United States – COVID-19 has introduced a number of hardships on bulk material handlers, including limiting their options for critical training to improve conveyor safety and productivity. With in-person visits curtailed for the foreseeable future, Martin Engineering has developed an extensive array of tools to con…read more White Paper Safe Confined Space Entry for Chutes, Silos and Hoppers An estimated 7% of the U.S. fatalities recorded by MSHA between 1995 and 2011 occurred in a confined space. To reduce that number, conveyor operators are wise to understand exactly how a confined space is defined, and to consider what they can do to prevent serious injuries.read more White Paper Martin Engineering: Reduce Conveyor Maintenance Time through better Access Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems should be designed in much the same way, with convenient poi…read more Case Study Conveyor Belt Generates Power for Air Cannons to control Build-Up The Ash Grove Cement plant in Louisville, Nebraska produces approximately 1.1 million tons per year. In order to maintain production levels, efficient material movement via conveyor is critical. The issue is especially acute when running wet raw material at the quarry. Over time, operations personne…read more Product News Martin Engineering: New Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt Cleaner offers High Performance and Long Life Neponset (IL), United States – A new secondary conveyor belt cleaner has been engineered specifically for challenging applications where traditional designs fail to deliver the necessary performance or wear life. The CleanScrape® Secondary Cleaner (CS2) from Martin Engineering is particularly effective in conditions where contin…read more Product News Martin Engineering launches Pioneering Conveyor Belt Optimization Program in Italy Neponset (IL), United States – Martin Engineering, a global supplier of bulk materials handling equipment, has launched its successful Mr Blade conveyor belt optimization program in Italy’s construction materials sector. Mr Blade is a direct-to-site service to maintain and replace belt-cleaner blades – accurately specifi…read more Product News Martin Engineering: Trucking Company shakes off low-quality Truck Vibrators Neponset (IL), United States – Martin Engineering, global manufacturer of high-quality electric vibrators for improved bulk material flow, has helped a fleet of dump trucks improve material evacuation and efficiency with longer lasting and more reliable industrial vibrators to ensure that each load is delivered completely a…read more White Paper Conveyor Transfer Point Design: Material Containment for Safety & Efficiency Since most Conveyor Injuries occur during Routine Maintenance or Cleaning, the Control of fugitive Materials is one of the most important Factors to reduce Hazards and prevent Injuries. In this article Martin Engineering explains how, in a properly-engineered transfer point, each component is employ…read more White Paper Martin Engineering: How to achieve cleaner, safer and more productive Conveying with optimized Belt Cleaner Tension The ability to maintain the proper force required to keep the edge of a belt cleaner blade against the belt is a key factor in the performance of any cleaning system. Blade-to-belt pressure must be controlled to achieve optimal cleaning with a minimal rate of blade wear. A belt cleaner that is prope…read more Company News Martin Engineering Vibrators Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Neponset (IL), United States – Following the success of its 2017 campaign, Martin Engineering is repeating its Cougar Cares fundraising program for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Manufacturing a limited-edition series of Cougar® brand DC truck vibrators painted in the iconic pink color, Martin Engi…read more Case Study Martin Engineering: Conveyor Upgrades improve Efficiency, Material Containment and Safety The Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizer plant in Kansas has adopted innovative belt cleaning, alignment and modular chute technology to resolve tracking, spillage and dust problems on two conveyors transporting petroleum coke (petcoke). Martin Engineering redesigned the system with belt …read more Case Study Martin Engineering: Cement Plant overcomes remote Conveyor Issues with unique Power Generation Technology An innovative cement manufacturer in the Midwestern U.S. has implemented a unique power solution developed by Martin Engineering at a remote conveyor location that lacked convenient electrical access. 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Company News Martin Engineering celebrates 50 Years of Air Cannon Technology Neponset (IL), United States – The world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. …read more
White Paper Martin Engineering’s Tips for Efficient Conveyor Discharge Every day, bulk handlers struggle with the conveyor discharge zone emitting dust, carryback, and spillage, some of the leading problems that cause equipment breakdowns, workplace safety violations, and raise the cost of operation. Martin Engineering’s decades of research and development have…read more
Company News Martin Engineering opens new Italian HQ following Restructure Milan (MI), Italy – The world leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth. The move heralds a new chapter for the Italian branch of the US engineering firm, which …read more
Product News Highly responsive Conveyor Belt Tracker improves Production and Safety Worldwide Neponset (IL), United States – The pioneer in belt conveyor accessories has launched the next generation of tracking technology for a global marketplace. Martin Engineering designed the highly responsive Martin® Tracker™ HD (heavy-duty) belt conveyor alignment system with widely available plate steel to increase availability a…read more
White Paper Conveyor Guarding by Location: Danger and Compliance The global leader in conveyor safety is disputing the idea that putting conveyor equipment out of reach or inconveniently placed away from workers -- known as “Guarding by Location” – is a valid form of safety. After decades of safe equipment design and comprehensive conveyor safety trai…read more
White Paper Conveyor Dust and Spillage: The Importance of Skirtboard Sealing Systems The global leader in belt conveyor accessories, Martin Engineering, designs products around safety to promote an efficient and clean working environment and part of that is manufacturing properly sealed conveyor chutes for bulk handling. The latest innovations the company has devised are the A…read more
Company News Martin Engineering Announces Malaysian Business Unit Neponset (IL), United States – The global leader in bulk handling accessories and safety, Martin Engineering, is expanding its presence in the Asian Pacific market by opening a business unit in Malaysia. Headquartered in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur – with a satellite office in Lumut – the Malaysian Business Unit will act…read more
Product News Martin Engineering: Modular Transfer Point Kit for Belt Conveyors offers fast Installation Neponset (IL), United States – The Martin® Transfer Point Kit from Martin Engineering includes modular horizontal loading zone, settling zone, and stilling zone configurations, providing easier installation and a wider variety of chute options while facilitating future upgrades. The kit simplifies the installation process, …read more
White Paper The Economics of Workplace Safety Conveyor safety is not a modern trend bred by government regulation; it’s a common-sense idea as old as the first conveyor design. In the modern age, safety is a key factor in worker protection, reduced insurance rates and a lower total cost of operation. There are several hurdles to the installat…read more
Personal News Announcement: Michael Tenzer is leaving Martin Engineering Neponset (IL), United States – After 32 highly successful years with the company, most recent as global and European Business Development Manager, Michael Tenzer is leaving Martin Engineering to seek new professional challenges.read more
Advertorial White Paper Conveyor Belt Cleaner Tension: A Key to Optimal Performance Conveyor belt cleaners have evolved over the last 50 years from mostly homemade designs to a wide variety of engineered solutions to suit virtually every application. The expectations have changed over time as the relationship between health, safety and productivity and clean belts have become more …read more
Case Study Conveyor Transfer Point Upgrade controls Dust at Brazil Port One of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain terminal conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design. To prevent impacting the local community and adjacent docks with dust from loading and unloading agricultural commodities, the conveyors at the T-…read more
Company News Martin Engineering: Online Interactive Conveyor Training Neponset (IL), United States – COVID-19 has introduced a number of hardships on bulk material handlers, including limiting their options for critical training to improve conveyor safety and productivity. With in-person visits curtailed for the foreseeable future, Martin Engineering has developed an extensive array of tools to con…read more
White Paper Safe Confined Space Entry for Chutes, Silos and Hoppers An estimated 7% of the U.S. fatalities recorded by MSHA between 1995 and 2011 occurred in a confined space. To reduce that number, conveyor operators are wise to understand exactly how a confined space is defined, and to consider what they can do to prevent serious injuries.read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: Reduce Conveyor Maintenance Time through better Access Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems should be designed in much the same way, with convenient poi…read more
Case Study Conveyor Belt Generates Power for Air Cannons to control Build-Up The Ash Grove Cement plant in Louisville, Nebraska produces approximately 1.1 million tons per year. In order to maintain production levels, efficient material movement via conveyor is critical. The issue is especially acute when running wet raw material at the quarry. Over time, operations personne…read more
Product News Martin Engineering: New Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt Cleaner offers High Performance and Long Life Neponset (IL), United States – A new secondary conveyor belt cleaner has been engineered specifically for challenging applications where traditional designs fail to deliver the necessary performance or wear life. The CleanScrape® Secondary Cleaner (CS2) from Martin Engineering is particularly effective in conditions where contin…read more
Product News Martin Engineering launches Pioneering Conveyor Belt Optimization Program in Italy Neponset (IL), United States – Martin Engineering, a global supplier of bulk materials handling equipment, has launched its successful Mr Blade conveyor belt optimization program in Italy’s construction materials sector. Mr Blade is a direct-to-site service to maintain and replace belt-cleaner blades – accurately specifi…read more
Product News Martin Engineering: Trucking Company shakes off low-quality Truck Vibrators Neponset (IL), United States – Martin Engineering, global manufacturer of high-quality electric vibrators for improved bulk material flow, has helped a fleet of dump trucks improve material evacuation and efficiency with longer lasting and more reliable industrial vibrators to ensure that each load is delivered completely a…read more
White Paper Conveyor Transfer Point Design: Material Containment for Safety & Efficiency Since most Conveyor Injuries occur during Routine Maintenance or Cleaning, the Control of fugitive Materials is one of the most important Factors to reduce Hazards and prevent Injuries. In this article Martin Engineering explains how, in a properly-engineered transfer point, each component is employ…read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: How to achieve cleaner, safer and more productive Conveying with optimized Belt Cleaner Tension The ability to maintain the proper force required to keep the edge of a belt cleaner blade against the belt is a key factor in the performance of any cleaning system. Blade-to-belt pressure must be controlled to achieve optimal cleaning with a minimal rate of blade wear. A belt cleaner that is prope…read more
Company News Martin Engineering Vibrators Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Neponset (IL), United States – Following the success of its 2017 campaign, Martin Engineering is repeating its Cougar Cares fundraising program for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Manufacturing a limited-edition series of Cougar® brand DC truck vibrators painted in the iconic pink color, Martin Engi…read more
Case Study Martin Engineering: Conveyor Upgrades improve Efficiency, Material Containment and Safety The Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizer plant in Kansas has adopted innovative belt cleaning, alignment and modular chute technology to resolve tracking, spillage and dust problems on two conveyors transporting petroleum coke (petcoke). Martin Engineering redesigned the system with belt …read more
Case Study Martin Engineering: Cement Plant overcomes remote Conveyor Issues with unique Power Generation Technology An innovative cement manufacturer in the Midwestern U.S. has implemented a unique power solution developed by Martin Engineering at a remote conveyor location that lacked convenient electrical access. The patent-pending design uses the kinetic energy of the moving belt to generate enough electricity…read more