by Greg Hyde | Material Handling Systems
JMS’ Bio-HANDLING group is an experienced designer and manufacturer of material handling and storage equipment and complete systems. The line’s primary products are screw and belt conveyors, storage systems, silos, hoppers and receival bins with many discharger...
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Basics, Screw Conveyors
As a Product Manager at JMS, one of my jobs is to work with Owners and Engineers on a day to day basis answering their questions. I recently had a conversation with an Engineer regarding recommendations for conveyance of compacted screenings from one unit to two...
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Material Handling Systems, Product Comparison
Biosolids require storage for all types of materials from dried biosolid to dewatered sludge. When deciding on a biosolids storage solution there are 3 main options; hoppers, silos, and bins. Selecting the right storage solution can help keep a project in budget as...
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Basics, Screw Conveyors
Screw conveyors are compact in design and easily adapt to congested locations for conveyance of materials in a horizontal, inclined, or vertical screw conveyor. Inclined screw conveyors are widely used, however they are not recommended for inclines over 25 degrees....
by Greg Hyde | Learning Center, Product Comparison, Slide Gates
Some storage vessels are meter discharged to downstream conveyors or pumps; however, a large percentage of hoppers are discharged to truck beds. They are called “Truck Outloading Hoppers”, or Systems. Live bottom screws and slide gates facilitate outloading. The...