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Valuable Insight for Making Your Operation Safer, More Productive and More Efficient

From blogs and technical briefs to case studies and testimonials – read and download some of our valuable examples of metalworking waste stream solutions, new technology and the challenges facing others in your industry with today’s material handling applications. To see how you can join our other customers who are profiting more from properly managing their scrap and fluid handling processes, contact us.

Prepaint Assemblies Can Have Major Influence Over Lower Warranty Claims

Warranty claims are headaches for everybody involved. It can be frustrating to return a dish at a restaurant, so imagine getting faulty bulk material handling equipment you waited for months to be made. That’s why we’re so proud that over the past two decades, we’ve only had 0.53% warranty claims on the custom equipment we’ve made. And the prepaint assembly […]

How Is QA/QC Handled When Every Project Is Custom-Made?

Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) have always been a priority for CDM. However, we’ve seen a strong trend over the past decade in the requirements from clients associated with QA/QC – especially in capital projects. At CDM, our QA/QC procedure never changes, but the product is different because everything is made-to-order. That means whether it’s a screw conveyor […]

Discover the Benefits of the Durable Coating Process for Bulk Material Handling Equipment

Sandblasting and painting add more to bulk material handling equipment than just cosmetic benefits. There’s a lot going on during these all-important steps that not only adds to the appearance, but also can help extend the equipment’s lifespan. These steps are important in fighting the corrosion, abrasion, UV, etc. that could eventually wreak havoc on the equipment. Sandblasting removes all […]

Understanding the Process of Buying Customized Bulk Material Handling Equipment

There is no moment when you click Add to Cart with customized bulk material handling equipment. And that’s a good thing. Because customized conveying equipment is built specifically for your operation, there’s a little more to the process compared to buying a cookie-cutter model. Whether it’s providing research resources or letting you know what to expect requesting a quote, here’s […]

CDM Systems High Temperature Gates Animation

CDM gates, valves and diverters create versatility to maximize the existing plant space and ensure that conveying systems are running smoothly and efficiently. With an earned reputation for providing customizable gates, valves and diverters made with high-quality materials, CDM’s equipment can handle any bulk material handling need.

CDM Systems Diverter Animation

CDM gates, valves and diverters create versatility to maximize the existing plant space and ensure that conveying systems are running smoothly and efficiently. With an earned reputation for providing customizable gates, valves and diverters made with high-quality materials, CDM’s equipment can handle any bulk material handling need.

CDM Systems Standard Gates Animation

CDM gates, valves and diverters create versatility to maximize the existing plant space and ensure that conveying systems are running smoothly and efficiently. With an earned reputation for providing customizable gates, valves and diverters made with high-quality materials, CDM’s equipment can handle any bulk material handling need.

Gates, Valves and Diverters Info Sheet

Slide gates offer several benefits for a bulk material facility. They can reduce downtime by temporarily stopping or by-passing material flow to provide proper maintenance to necessary downstream equipment. Valves can be easily adapted to equipment and work best for unrestricted flow of product. This makes them practical if all that’s needed is an open/closed valve – such as loadout […]

CDM Systems Bucket Elevator Animation Video

CDM. When moving material matters. CDM Bucket Elevators are available in both continuous or centrifugal discharge, in belt or chain to best suit your specific application. Our experts can customize your bucket elevator by using your existing standards to streamline maintenance and inventory. The head section of the bucket elevator features either an internal or external backstop to prevent reverse […]

Custom Gates, Valves and Diverters Keep Production Moving

Equipment is expensive. That’s not exactly a ground-breaking revelation. Purchasing new bulk material handling equipment is a large investment – and one that’s often done begrudgingly. A plant spends money on equipment like gates, valves and diverters because they’re necessary for production. However, the initial price tag doesn’t tell the whole story. It doesn’t say how much maintenance will be put […]