0116 259 3175 | enquiry@mhel.co.uk
The origin of conveyor belts goes far back in history. Since the world started manufacturing, they have been an undeniable part of industrial progress and success. In this article, we’ll discuss the reason for the appearance of conveyor belts and whose idea they were.
For many centuries factories didn’t have any automation. Even though it is widely accessible nowadays, there are still many modern warehouses that don’t use automation, instead preferring manual work to it. However, with the highly increased demand for products during the pandemic, many businesses have had to re-evaluate their needs. Supply chain automation offers an…
Regular service and maintenance of your conveyor belts and equipment will save you in the long run. Breakdowns due to infrequent servicing and lack of spares can lead to down time and major disruption. By ensuring your equipment receives regular service and maintenance you are sure to save yourself a lot of hassle. If there…
Material handling allows for a far more efficient transportation process of goods. Therefore the materials used in the transportation of goods are just as important as the goods themselves. Without the proper implementation of a good quality, robust and sturdy handling system there is the potential to slow down or even completely stop the process,…
Choosing the right conveyor belt for your application can be of significant importance, and there are a number of factors that come into play that will determine which one is right for you. In this guide we look at some of the considerations to help give you a better idea on what to look for.…
Whether it’s being used for in the production line for a car manufacturer, or to move bottles around a warehouse for capping, industrial conveyors come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and have all kinds of important uses. Generally as a rule of thumb you have floor mounted conveyors and then you have…
What is Material Handling Equipment? Before we begin to look at the different types of material handling equipment, we thought it would be a good starting point to summarise what material handling is. Material handling equipment is a broad term that identifies a range of tools, storage units, vehicles and appliances. The equipment is usually…
Midland Handing Equipment Limited specialise in many Overhead Trolley Track Systems which are designed for rolling applications, from small to large. What Are Overhead Trolley Track Systems Used For? There is a wide and varied use for these types of systems, and you will see them appear in many different places. For example, they are…
There is a wide range of conveyor belts available on the market. Many of these vary and can be created bespoke to suit the individual requirements of one’s workplace. Understanding what conveyor belts are available on the market can be quite a confusing and daunting task. That is why here at MHEL we have compiled…
Without precision engineering, the modern manufacturing industry would be completely different today. Manual manufacturing has many shortcomings like the low tolerance for deviations in measurements and the demand to produce numerous exact components is also another requirement that manual manufacturing cannot handle. Precision engineering is best equipped to handle the fine requirements of technology and…