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The pros and cons of all-season tires

All-season tires are designed to provide a balance of performance in different weather conditions. They are a popular choice for many drivers who want to avoid the hassle and expense of changing tires for different seasons. However, like any product, all-season tires have their advantages and disadv ...

2023-04-25T17:36:09+00:00April 25th, 2023|News|Comments Off on The pros and cons of all-season tires

5 tips for better productivity with conveyors

In today's fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, maximizing productivity is key to staying competitive. One way to achieve this goal is by using conveyor systems—a common type of material handling equipment that helps to move products or materials from one location to another. These sys ...

2023-03-27T15:54:57+00:00March 27th, 2023|Conveyors|Comments Off on 5 tips for better productivity with conveyors

How used tires are recycled

Tires are an important part of our daily lives, providing us with transportation and enabling us to move goods and people from one place to another. However, when they reach the end of their useful life, tires can become a major environmental hazard. This is where tire recycling comes in, a process ...

2023-02-28T20:24:42+00:00February 28th, 2023|Rubber Processing|Comments Off on How used tires are recycled

Improve worker safety with warehouse ergonomics

Moving product quickly and efficiently is a top priority for most warehouses. Speed is key for optimizing profit, but fast throughput is meaningless if it comes at the expense of your employees’ health and safety. Many common workplace injuries result from a lack of proper ergonomics. This can lead ...

2022-12-29T14:26:18+00:00December 29th, 2022|Industry|Comments Off on Improve worker safety with warehouse ergonomics

Boost productivity with accumulation conveyors

Efficiency is the key to a successful warehouse or manufacturing operation. If product begins to backup in one or more parts of your process, the resulting disruptions can have a disastrous effect on your bottom line. There are many pieces of equipment on the market designed to improve throughput an ...

2022-11-30T15:27:38+00:00November 30th, 2022|Conveyors|Comments Off on Boost productivity with accumulation conveyors

Improving automotive manufacturing efficiency

Automotive manufacturing hasn’t been the same since the pandemic. Continued supply chain disruptions make sourcing key parts a challenge, leading to low new vehicle inventory and endless frustrations for consumers. Above all, a shortage of semiconductor chips remains the biggest hurdle for vehicle m ...

2022-11-14T16:11:51+00:00October 26th, 2022|Manufacturing|Comments Off on Improving automotive manufacturing efficiency

People Movers Improve Assembly Line Efficiency

If you’ve ever travelled by plane, chances are you have taken advantage of conveyor systems installed throughout many airports. These moving walkways allow travelers and their luggage to traverse the concourse more efficiently. The convenience offered by these systems is great for helping passengers ...

2022-09-22T15:21:02+00:00September 22nd, 2022|Conveyors|Comments Off on People Movers Improve Assembly Line Efficiency

More Custom Conveyor Solutions from UMD

UMD is a leader in material handling solutions for the tire and rubber and tier 1 automotive industries.  Our comprehensive design services for these and other industries requiring material handling and conveyor system solutions have made UMD the go-to for over two decades. Last time, we examined a ...

2022-08-24T13:00:03+00:00August 24th, 2022|Conveyors|Comments Off on More Custom Conveyor Solutions from UMD

Discover UMD’s Custom Conveyor Solutions

Sorting and moving product efficiently is vital in the manufacturing industry. UMD Automated Systems can help you achieve this goal with the right material handling system. Our modular systems make set-up time more efficient and cost effective. They can also be integrated into almost any system. To ...

2022-07-18T13:58:41+00:00July 18th, 2022|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Discover UMD’s Custom Conveyor Solutions