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Orbit Screens is opening a new portal for buying and selling used screening machines. We realize that the market for used machines is essential, as eventually, every machine must find a new home. This new service will help current and future owners find the right machine for their needs, helping to expand communication within our industry.

Mentoring has been a significant part of my life, and I believe it is a tradition we should all continue. Whether it's teaching someone a new skill or learning from someone with more experience, mentoring is about mutual trust, kinship, and a shared desire to grow. Let's all make an effort to support and mentor those around us.

Being "green" in today's world also means operating machinery efficiently and with low operating costs. Orbital Action screening plants are up to the task, with low horsepower demands and reduced fuel consumption. Our machines are designed to maximize production with minimal energy use. Let us show you how to add greenbacks to your profits by using Orbital...

After taking a summer break, I'm back to share my thoughts on the current political climate. I believe the rapid pace of change being pushed by Congress and the Administration is causing long-lasting economic problems. I encourage everyone to express their views to their elected officials and do their part to ensure that any "change" reflects the will of...

Minutes count when it comes to screening. Orbital Action screening plants are designed with efficient feeding systems, which are crucial for maximizing production. The right feeder can save time and money by delivering materials efficiently. Compare our feeders with other screening plants, and you’ll see how much time can be saved with the right equipment.

This week we focus on Feeding Your Screen. Last week we noted “Time is Money” so this weeks question is, how may we best operate a screening plant efficiently. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that screening plant operating seconds spent with either too much or too little material on or in the screening element is wasted. Other than having...

Time is money, and every minute counts in the screening industry. In this blog, I explore how efficiency levels can affect your screening costs. Using an example, I explain how the costs of operating a screening plant, loader, and operator can add up, and how improving your efficiency can lead to better profits.

We all have the same amount of time each day. How we use that time in our business affects our daily income. Orbital Action screening plants maximize productive minutes by focusing on efficiency, from setup to operation. I share an example comparing Orbital Action with a box screen, showing how you can achieve two to three times the production with Orbital...

When discussing machines, naming conventions become important. A great example is “Bobcat,” a term many still use to refer to any skid-steer loader. For screening, we use “Box Screen” for the simplest machines, and we coined the term “Orbital Action” to describe our technology. Next week, we’ll discuss the advantages of Orbital Action over box...

We have some great folks and machines in our industry. Each competitor, whether a giant corporation or a small business, is competing to provide screening solutions. But our dedication to creating a general-purpose machine sets us apart. In the next series, we’ll compare Orbital Action screens with our competitors' offerings, starting with small machines...