APEC Blog

Welcome to the APEC Blog! Your resource for finding insights and equipment solutions for process automation, ingredient handling, weighing and batching, and more. Whether you’re an animal or pet food manufacturer, working in the food production industry, or another manufacturing industry, we cover a wide range of topics to help improve efficiencies, maintain quality, and solve your production challenges.

With a variety of different blog types, we have the resources to support manufacturers looking to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and stay ahead of industry trends. Check out our latest articles below.

Automated Micro Ingredient System Comparison for Cattle Feedlots

A micro ingredient system is a significant investment for any cattle feedlot operation. At APEC, we recognize the challenges that come with managing a successful feedlot operation, and cattle feed nutrition. We've taken the time to compare the different micro ingredient systems we offer at…
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Tired of Leasing Your Micro Ingredient Machine? Try This Instead

As a cattle rancher, you understand the challenge of balancing the business while providing quality cattle nutrition. You don’t need the added stress of equipment leases and locked-in contracts that dictate where you source ingredients. At APEC, we empower feedlot managers with the freedom to…
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Your Comparison Guide to Liquid Coating Solutions: Nozzle, Drum & Mist Coaters

Liquid coating solutions play a crucial role in the processing industry. In this comprehensive guide, we will compare three popular types of liquid coating solutions: nozzle coaters, drum coaters and mist coaters. Read this blog to discover the benefits, drawbacks and specific features of each…
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APEC’s Ongoing Customer Support for Processing Equipment

When you are ready to invest in processing equipment, it’s just as important to look at the customer support and service contracts as it is the benefits and features. Equipment manufacturers who are committed to supporting their customers after the sale can make all the…
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From Concept to Creation: APEC’s Custom Fabrication Process

APEC is the leading manufacturer of automated processing equipment, but did you know we also provide custom fabrication solutions? When you’re looking for a manufacturing partner to build custom steel components, you can count on our team at APEC to get the job done right.…
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7 Types of Industrial Mixers

Mixing ingredients may seem like a simple process, but it is more than just combining ingredients. When you have ingredients that you do not want to mix together or you have a large amount of ingredients to mix, the type of industrial mixer comes into…
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What is Hermetic Sealing?

Hermetic sealing creates an airtight and watertight seal on packaging for a variety of products. The process can be done with plastics, metals, glass, epoxy resins, ceramics and more. During the manufacturing process, there are several ways to approach hermetically sealing. What is considered hermetically…
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Achieving Lean Initiatives with APEC’s Automation

The processing industry can be cutthroat. While inflation and customer expectations are on the rise, profit margins are thin as ice. In this blog, we’ll explore the challenges (and possible solutions) in the processing world. If you answer “yes” to the following questions, keep reading.…
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5 Food Processing Equipment Problems You Didn’t Know Are Eating Your OOE

And Advanced Solutions to Course Correct  In the fast-paced world of the food processing industry, every second and every ounce holds the power to make or break success. When your efficiency metrics fall short for the third quarter in a row, it can be discouraging.  …
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Solving 5 Common Super Sack Unloader Problems

The right super sack unloader system allows you to measure and process materials quickly and cost-effectively, with very little waste, error or manpower required. Unloading materials may seem like a straightforward process, however the wrong bulk bag discharge system can cause product defects, ingredient loss,…
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