This August, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) hosts their annual grain industry event in Columbus, Ohio! The 2021 GEAPS Exchange puts the latest and greatest parts of the grain industry on full display. Attendees uncover trending industry topics and receive education on best practices for safety. Not to mention there are numerous opportunities […]
Unload Grain Trailers Safely and Efficiently During an Active Harvest
During an active harvest, speed up the unloading process while improving the safety of your operators using our air-powered Hopper Trailer Opener and Vacuum Mounted Vibrator equipment combination. Unload Grain Trailers Safer, Faster, and Easier Unload grain trailers at high-volume unloading locations with the Door Demon® HTO handheld grain trailer opener. The lightweight, portable HTO […]
Case Study: Prevent Boxcar Damage and Improve Safety
Concerns over improving operator safety and preventing boxcar damage lead a Florida-based food manufacturer to equip 7 facility locations with the Door Buster Combination Boxcar Opener. Safer for Operators, Easier on Boxcars Oftentimes on aging boxcars, plug door handles have the potential to spin out of control due to shifted loads, damaged doors, or […]
What is Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week?
Learn how your company can participate in Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week from March 29-April 2, 2021. Support an Industry-Wide Mission for Safety ‘Stand-Up’ Week began in 2017, initiated by OSHA Region 7 and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Great Plains Chapter. The Alliance has since grown to include the National Grain […]
Durable Solutions for Challenging Unloading Tasks
Prepare your operators who face repetitive, challenging unloading tasks with durable equipment that gets the job done safely and improves productivity. Using unreliable unloading equipment can make the job of material receiving much more difficult than necessary. Lack of equipment or equipment that is unsuitable for certain work environments further compromises safety and efficiency. Oftentimes, […]
Case Study: Improve Material Flow with Railcar Vibration
Prior to using pneumatic roller railcar vibrators, railcars shipping prilled ammonium nitrate across the country faced poor material flow during the unloading process. High Heat and Humidity Pose an Extreme Challenge Ammonium nitrate is a salt with strong affinity for water and is very soluble. In high humidity it will absorb moisture, and the small […]
As the #1 manufacturer of Hopper Gate Openers in the United States and the home of the Door Demon® Hopper Gate Opener, the Arnold Company offers custom designs to meet the specific needs of various working environments.