FAQ

Slipstick Horizontal Motion Conveyors

• Can these types of conveyors transport goods at an incline?
• Can these conveyors be easily cleaned?
• Can these conveyors handle a head load / full hopper?
• Will these types of conveyors meter product?
• Can there be a change in directional flow in this type of conveyor?
• Can these types of conveyors be totally sealed?
• What if multiple inlets and discharges are required?
• Will abrasive materials convey on the differential motion conveyor?
• Can moist or sticky products be conveyed on the differential motion conveyor?
• How large and robust can the conveyors be?
• Are they energy efficient?
• What about high or low temperatures?
• Can the Slipstick carry out product transfers?
• How does a horizontal motion vibrating conveyor work without any vertical motion?
• Can you do size screening on a horizontal motion conveyor?
• Can the Slipstick screen?
• What is the typical lifespan of a Slipstick?
• Will the Slipstick operation produce dust?

Screening

• What is scalping?
• What is screening?
• What is sizing?
• Are all vibrating screens alike?
• What type of mesh screen is preferred for precision screening?
• What is the best screen for my abrasive product?
• When do I need to use a Grizzly?
• What is screen blinding?
• What is the most effective protection against blinding?

Dry Material Separations

• Why is low pressure air used to separate a dry mixture?
• I have a wide range of particle sizes to separate, what is the most efficient way to accomplish separation?
• When should I use a stoner?
• How do I know my gravity separator is performing correctly?

General Conveying

• I would like to move wood pellets from a bulk bag to a hopper - what would you suggest?
• What are the advantages of a horizontal motion conveyor vs. a vibratory conveyor?
• Our vibratory conveyor tends to break too much of our product and causes some of the coating and seasoning to come off. What can we do?
• Do the slats need to be tracked on my slat conveyor?
• Can I transport raw food on a slat conveyor?
• Can I accumulate product using a slat conveyor?
• Can a slat conveyor be made USDA/3A sanitary standards?
• Are slat chain conveyors more expensive than the traditional belts?

Triple/S Dynamics

• Can I request a visit from one of your sales staff to visit my facility?
• Do you provide training?
• What are your payment / terms and conditions?
• What design services does Triple/S Dynamics offer?