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Nozzles can be positioned to spray against or with the flow of material. Photo: P&Q Staff

8 tips for building a top-notch maintenance program

Learn how a preventative maintenance program can help producers get more life from their screening equipment. Keep Reading

Says The Sunrock Group’s Bryan Pfohl: “When it comes to maintenance, we like to plan for events. And it’s all about the relationship with those you do business with. If they haven’t got it – and sometimes they don’t – it becomes ‘when can you get it?’” Photo: P&Q Staff

Sunrock, Sykes Supply leaders reflect on the industry (Part 2)

The conversation between The Sunrock Group’s Bryan Pfohl and Sykes Supply’s Steve Zelnak continues with more reflections on the past and insights about today’s industry. Keep Reading

From the surge pile and feeders to the scalping/sizing screen and the standard crusher, these pieces of the puzzle making up your plant all rely on each other to successfully crush. Photo: Mellott

Keeping your secondary plant going strong (Part 2)

Having a routine and knowing what to regularly inspect are critical to avoid downtime and maintain a safe operation. Keep Reading

Before modifying a conveyor, engineers recommend verifying that the conveying system is operating in an environment and on an application for which it was originally designed. Photo: baileystock/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Considerations to make when upgrading your conveying system

Explore the many factors that must be considered when capacity increases on conveyors are desired. Keep Reading

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Preventive maintenance tips for your primary crusher (Part 1)

Marion Machine’s Brandon Godman details eight steps operators should work into their routines to ensure plant uptime. Keep Reading

Silts, dust and clay can be removed with the right washing process. Photo: EIW

Guidelines to effectively maintain classifying tanks

Learn how maintaining classifying tanks effectively can reduce unexpected downtime and optimize function. Keep Reading

Engine oil and coolants should be closely monitored to prevent unnecessary downtime. Photo: Develon

Seven maintenance tips to minimize loader downtime

Learn how a thoughtful preventive maintenance plan can help your operation cope with tough operating conditions. Keep Reading

Proper haul road maintenance and accompanying equipment offer the potential to decrease the risk of significant expenses such as tire replacement and unexpected downtime. Photo: Philippi-Hagenbuch

Overhauling haul road maintenance

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank explains how operators can increase efficiency and safety through haul truck customization. Keep Reading

Photo: Mi Conveyance Solutions, Martin Sprocket & Gear

How to correct common belt maintenance errors

Motion Industries’ Corey Jackson discusses three common errors in belt maintenance and what producers can do to fix them. Keep Reading

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