Material Handling
Sticky, crumbly product. WM Kelley knows how to handle it.
WM Kelley works with a number of companies that manufacture synthetic rubber. We also support integrators that are responsible for installing the conveying systems to handle the bales of rubber. Synthetic rubber is produced as a beige, “crumb-like” material. The crumb is molded into 75-pound bales. To limit shedding and contain the crumb, the bales … Continued
The legend continues with a deep respect for the traditions…
Kentucky bourbon is legendary. Bourbon is associated with bluegrass, limestone, and horses. Bourbon is also associated with history. Most of the well-known bourbon brands hark back to distilleries that have been in business since the 1800s. Take a walk through a distillery. You’ll see old brick structures that are sometimes almost 200 years old. There … Continued
Seems simple. But it isn’t.
All of us have used aluminum foil wrap in our kitchen. Ever wonder about the process that takes place at the manufacturers? Here is the story. Aluminum foil was first produced to wrap chewing gum and candy bars over 110 years ago. Today, global aluminum foil production is worth more than $1.1 billion. Lauyan’s EPS … Continued
Simple. Fits a specific need. Perfectly.
Lauyans EPS produces highly complex material handling equipment. It can also design and produce material handling equipment that is uncomplicated and fits a specific need perfectly. This is an example of simplicity and versatility. It is a QC check station. The station is mounted adjacent to a stamping line. Periodically, stamped blanks of metal are … Continued
Critical Material Handling for Radioactive Waste
Lauyans EPS designs and manufactures material handling equipment for a wide variety of products. This includes automotive parts, packaged chicken, red-hot steel ingots, ice cream and even radioactive waste. In the mid-2000’s, Lauyans EPS was awarded the contract for the material handling equipment going into a plant built by the Department of Energy to repackage … Continued
Processing Hazardous Waste. Safely.
Lauyans & Company has a long-standing customer in the Medical Waste business. They have facilities across the United States. The materials come packaged in red, plastic bags that most of us see in medical waste containers in our physicians’ offices and at the hospital. The bags are filled with used dressings, bandages, scrubs, gloves, masks, … Continued
Minimizing Material Change-over Time
Lauyans & Company’s customer is a manufacturer of stamped metal products for mass consumption. They use a process to blank pieces from sheet steel in a press. The sheets are conveyed to the press in stacks. Lauyans & Company designed and manufactured heavy-duty, Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) conveyor for this purpose. A fork lift … Continued
Efficiency for the Automotive Industry
Lauyans & Company’s customer works with major automotive manufacturers. They provide carpeting and pads using recycled materials. The product for this project is the insulation padding to reduce noise and insulate the passenger compartment. First, the material is pressed into shape to fit the floor boards of an automobile. A water jet is used to … Continued
High Speed Pallet Transfer System
Lauyans & Company has been designing material handling equipment since 1986. We’ve succeeded because we produce material handling solutions for unusual situations. This has secured our reputation for innovative engineering solutions. Our customers often have unusual products to handle. Or a very difficult environment in which to work. Or a production system that requires special … Continued
Handling, Transporting and Storing Radioactive Nuclear Waste
The process of handling, transporting and storing radioactive nuclear waste is highly specialized. Companies that work in these processes face environments that cannot be safely accessed by people without special equipment. Lauyans provides material handling equipment that is engineered to protect people in these situations. Here is an example. A large facility in Idaho was … Continued