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The History of Conveyor Belt Systems

Although Conveyor Belt Systems have been used in businesses to transport heavy materials for over a century, conveyor belts have been around since the late 1600s. In 1795, conveyor belts first started being used for conveying large materials like heavy sacks of grain. The first conveyor belts were made out of rubber, leather, or canvas that moved over a level wooden bed.  These belts were used to transport large amounts of heavy materials from one location to the next.

In the 20th century conveyor belt systems began to progress. In 1908 Hymle Goddard got the first patent for the first roller conveyor belt, but this system failed to take off.  With the development of the first moving assembly line by Henry Ford in 1913 conveyor belts became more popular in the mass production of bulk goods industry. In 1919 and into the 1920s conveyor belts were being used in automobile industries and other mass producing manufacturing factories.

The first long conveyor belt systems were created in the 1920s. One long conveyor belt was used to transport materials in an underground coal mine and was 8 kilometers long. This conveyor system was made out of cotton and rubber.The longest conveyor belt system being used today is located in the phosphate mines of the western Sahara and is over 6 miles long.

A major development in the history of conveyor belt systems was the creation of synthetic conveyor belts. These systems were first developed after World War II because of the scarcity of materials like canvas, rubber, and cotton at the time. Synthetic conveyor belt systems are still popular today in some industries.

Today many types of fabrics and synthetic polymers can be used to produce a variety of different conveyor belt systems. Materials that can be used currently to create a conveyor belt include “cotton, canvas, EPDM, leather, neoprene, nylon, polyester, polyurethane, urethane, PVC, rubber, silicone, and steel.” Conveyor belt systems can be customized to any requirements and are used in any industry that dispenses, stores, or handles materials.

Short Run Pro is here to help you with your conveyor needs. We produce custom industry brackets for all types of industrial applications. We produce stainless steel industrial brackets, galvanized brackets, and custom metal fabrications for in-plant and outdoor applications.Custom fabrications include OSHA fan and belt guards, post protectors, coupling guards, machine guards, chain guards, industrial brackets, OEM brackets, custom machine fabrications, conduit hangers, conveyor brackets and much more. For more information on our industrial brackets or to create a design online and receive a quote, please go to our website at
http://www.shortrunpro.com/industrial_brackets_s_vhv9ytw_vhv1ytw_vhv1ytw.aspx.

For more information on the history of conveyor belt systems please check out my sources at
http://EzineArticles.com/353910 or http://www.themhedajournal.org/content/3q04/conveyors.php.

Keeping You and Your Business Safe and Secure

Although the rates for burglary have decreased 2.2% as of 2011, burglary incidents are still largely prevalent in the United States. What can we do to help keep our companies and our homes safe? Most people get some kind of security system, either a dog or an alarm system. But if the thought of having someone able to see what you are doing throughout the day makes you feel uncomfortable then there is a solution. You could install your own cameras outside of your house or place of business. Today we are going to tell you why it is important in this day and age to secure your investments and how we can help you do just that.

Burglars could break into your office at any time before you have time to react. The point of a security system is to help you be better prepared for an attack before it happens and to warn burglars that they will likely get caught if they choose to break into your office. With the growing use of computers in offices holding important documents and company records, it is important for you to secure your company in any way possible. Although, we cannot always protect ourselves from hackers or other online thievery, we can at least try to keep our physical location safe from criminals on the ground.

Burglars can also break into your home at any time, even when you are there. The reasons for securing your home are endless. Homes are constantly being broken into and a lot burglars are never caught causing them to continue this illegal activity. Burglars are fast and could easily get away if there is no security system in place. Some burglars are also not afraid to get what they want by any means possible. They can inflict harm on you if you are at home, and/or any pets you have guarding your home. According to homesecurityfacts.com you are 3 times less likely to be broken into if you have a home security system. So do not let your possessions be stolen and your house vandalized. There are ways to keep yourself and your family protected and away from dangerous criminals. 

With the growing use of technology, comes the increase in misuse of that technology. In order to better protect your home or business, you might find that it is best to install your own security system rather than feel like another company is invading your privacy. We at Short Run Pro understand your dilemma and have come up with a solution. We sell mounting bracket products that can hold up any cameras you need to surround your home or business.  We can manufacture a mounting bracket of any size and shape to suit your needs. Mounting brackets in steel, stainless, galvanized and aluminum are available. Custom mounting brackets are also available if necessary. To find out more information about our mounting brackets you can go to:

http://www.shortrunpro.com/mounting_brackets_s_vhv139ytw_vhv1ytw_vhv1ytw.aspx.

My Dad Ran a Production Floor

 








 When I was a boy my dad ran a production floor. 250,000 square feet of big machinery making all kinds of loud noises and bending metal like it was paper. I loved it. When going to the floor with my dad the first step was to put on the safety glasses. For some reason, I always thought of James Worthy whenever I put those things on.

My dad kept me close to his side whenever we went in – I know now this was for my protection as well as the protection of his workers. There were painted lines that you did not cross unless you had business beyond them. The big machines were absolutely off limit. You could stand at a distance and feel the floor shake when they hit. I was in awe of the guys who worked those machines. They were on par with astronauts.

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The fantastic things the workers in that production plant could do to metal was inspiring. They would take a raw sheet of steel and make 1,000 shiny metal parts that were used to attach some part of a car to another. The hubcaps were my favorite. I would take the rejects home occasionally and use them for target practice or run around with them on my head like an early version of Devo.

Production formed as a meaning in my mind during those times at the plant. I began to understand what it is to produce something – to take a raw product and produce a useful tool or part out it that others would buy because it was important to them.

I believe now that production or the capacity to create something important to others is the foundation of our economy. It is vital and a building block of all other facets of our country’s business structure to make something useful to people. If we lose this capacity the other areas will fail and fall. Bankers can’t bank when no one buys. Service providers cannot service without these components. There is no sale without products to sell.

So here is to all those men and women involved in production. By the way, did I tell you that my dad has always been a hero to me? How could he not be? He ran a production floor.­ -- by Scott Toal.

Metal Wine Racks: Durability and Life

So many choices, when looking to invest in wine you can get confused. The primary concern in a wine investment is picking out a wine. Do you want a red or white or both? Looking at chilling or serving at room temperature? Blend or single blend? Aged (Vintage) or Fresh? These are the important questions one must ask when searching and purchasing for this enjoyable luxury, we call, wine.

An important addition to your wine investment is the purchase of a wine rack in which to store your wine bottles. There are many options on materials to use for a wine rack - wood, plastic or metal. In wine storage is important to preserve the wine that you intend to use in the future. Bottles being as fragile as they are need a durable holder rack. When properly designed a metal wine rack can have both the durability and stylish look you seek.

Have you searched for a “certain look” and can’t find it? Do you feel like being creative and creating your own style of metal wine rack to match your interior designs? Why not submit your creative ideas and drawings to Short Run Pro and design your own, one-of-a-kind metal wine rack with everything you seek, from the design, size and number of bottle holding positions? Submit your ideas to www.ShortRunPro.com today and fulfill your desires of possessing the wine rack you always have wanted to showcase the wine bottles you spend so much time choosing.

How Much Cash Do You Have locked down in Inventory?

In these times when cash can be hard to come by for most businesses it is as important as ever to have an inventory program that gives you as much cash flexibility as possible. Still many companies continue to operate on the “got to buy volume to get best price” mentality. This purchasing path takes a company into Cell Block NEOC – Not Enough Operating Capital.



Why be prisoner to vendors that make you produce in volumes equal to your annual uses? Have you considered your cash is locked into parts sitting on shelves at your facility? What about the parts that you don’ t sell? You know a discounted sale is coming for those bad boys.

When you take into consideration all the expenses related to mass production or high volume buying the payoff really does not make any sense. I mean, if you can buy high volume and move the product that is great. But too many companies are buying too much product because of the imaginary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Think about it – so you pay 25% more per part on a $5 part because you bought 500 pieces instead of 2,500 pieces. That is an extra $625 over the 500-piece lot. Now let’s say that you move 500 pieces in 3 months so it would take you 15 months to move the 2,500. If you purchase the 2,500 pieces then you will lock up $2500 for an extra 3 months, $2500 for an extra 6 months, $2500 for an extra 9 months and $2500 for an extra 12 months. Total cash lock down over the initial 3 months is $10,000. Total lock down over the 1-year period is $5,000. All for $625 per quarter?

How much is it worth to have cash available when you need it? Good night sleeps for 3 months is way more valuable than $625. So what is the solution? Buy in lower quantities. Buy from a trusted supplier that speaks your language and can be reached when you need them. Buy where you are making the greatest impact for your own company and your neighbors. Buy right Here – in the USA. It is the best place to buy!

If you want to get started on your freedom program contact Short Run Pro today and let us show you how short run production can make your business smoother and cash happy. Contact us at sales@shortrunpro.com or 877-829-9293.

How to Provide Excellent Customer Service.

"It all starts with truly wanting to help people." At Short Run Pro we are proud of our excellent customer service. When you contact us, you will not be stuck in the everlasting loop of doom in automated phone system. We hate those things! You'll be speaking to a knowledgeable customer service professional whose main goal is to satisfy your needs as a Short Run Pro customer.

When you’re ready to order you have the option of placing your order on-line or giving your information to a Short Run Pro team member. We view communication with our customer as a key to getting the order right the first go around. When your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email that the order has been placed. Once the order is ready to ship you will receive an email that your parts are shipping, and you will receive a third email giving the shipping and tracking information. At any point in the process you are able to discuss the progress with Short Run Pro.

Reliability is important to any good relationship, and customer service is no exception. We will do our best to get your product out in a timely and efficient manner. If a problem does arise with your order we attempt to learn about it before you do! This helps us keep you updated on the status of your products. So in most instances when a job is delayed Short Run Pro will notify you before you have to call us to find out what is going on with your order.

We pride ourselves on listening to our customers needs. When complaints arise we look at how best to alleviate your burden. If there is a way that we can assist in making a bad situation better, we work to make it happen. Our goal is to be helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable, 24/7.

Short Run Pro desires to give the customer more than expected, excellent customer service and a great product. Having one without the other is not achieving our goals in the Short Run Pro book. Our hope is that once you receive the product that will see that you have chosen the best on the market from the best company around.

You will find us always in our continue endeavor of providing excellent customer service. Here's to great service.