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Oakwood, VA West River Conveyors & Machinery Company, a leading manufacturer of conveyor equipment, today announced that Pete Savage has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer.  Pete has been with West River Conveyors since late 2010 and has served in many roles within the organization.  Pete has been instrumental in new product development […]

Material handling operations come to a halt when a conveyor belt needs replacing. Even when scheduled, that’s expensive, but if the replacement was unplanned costs rise dramatically.  The way to minimize this cost and disruption is to maximize conveyor belt lifespan. Taking good care of belts starts with how the system is designed and extends […]

Mining conveyors are a marvel of modern engineering. They’re built tough to withstand the rigors of moving thousands of tons of rock, sand, gravel, and aggregate to their final destination. However, like all complex machinery, mining conveyors require ongoing maintenance to help ensure peak performance while reducing downtime as much as possible. Maintenance for mining […]

The belts that power your mining conveyor are the weakest link in your conveyor system. Despite recent advances in technology, and an estimated lifespan of anywhere from three to ten years, your belts still require ongoing maintenance. Weather, extreme temperatures, and abrasive materials can significantly shorten their lifespan and potentially cause a catastrophic failure. As […]

While there are other ways of bringing material to the surface, nothing beats an underground conveyor. A custom-engineered conveyor system is fast, safe, and reliable. It doesn’t emit any fumes, can be installed in ways that leave passageways clear for workers and provides the lowest cost per ton moved. An underground conveyor is different from […]

The cost of an overland conveyor system is related to the distance it needs to cover, but only in part: there are other factors involved, too. Here we’ll explain what’s included in an overland conveyor package and how application characteristics influence cost. WHEN & WHY OVERLAND CONVEYORS ARE USED  The purpose of an overland conveyor […]

If your bulk material handling operation is struggling with dust, the transfer chutes you’re using might be part of the problem. West River Conveyors engineers transfer chutes for bulk materials ranging from coal and potash to ore, salt, and fly ash. These are designed and built for durability, reliability, and safety, and dust control is […]

Shaft alignment takes on critical importance when you’re dealing with high horsepower motors. The least amount of angular misalignment or lateral displacement will lead to vibration, accelerated wear, and possibly even a catastrophic failure. This is a particular issue with the heavy-duty conveyors used in mining, quarrying, and other aggregate transport applications. These conveyors carry […]

It’s not uncommon for large, complex machinery to develop issues that can impact its efficiency or operation, and conveyors are definitely no exception.  With a myriad of moving parts, all working 24/7 at maximum output, the possibility of something breaking down is fairly high. A conveyor that isn’t operating correctly can result in productivity loss, […]

Robotics has long dominated the manufacturing industry but is traditionally less common in structural steel fabrication shops. This is mainly due to the customized nature of the projects that come out of these operations.   When people think of robots in the manufacturing world, it’s often for repetitive tasks, such as auto assembly lines. With recent […]