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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.

Enzyme Applications for Animal Feed: Questions and Answers

October 26, 2021 Animal Feed
Enzymes essentially speed up chemical reactions, including metabolic reactions. There are many different types of enzymes, and many different ways to apply them to animal feed. They may be added in liquid or dry form, and the ideal application process depends on the type of…
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7 Ways Feed Mill Automation Drives ROI

October 12, 2021 Engineer's Guide
In any industry, automation is based on goals: solving problems, minimizing risks, and reducing costs. The same is true for feed mill automation. There are a number of ways that feed mill automation can improve the end product and solve or reduce problems throughout the…
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Animal Feed Pellet Coating: Problems and Solutions

September 28, 2021 Animal Feed
Animal feed pellet coating presents a number of challenges to feed manufacturers. The consistency and properties of the pellets, as well as the consistency and properties of the liquid or powder coating, can all create unique obstacles to adequate and uniform coating. The right pelleting…
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Choosing Specialty Coating Systems for Animal Feed Processing

September 14, 2021 Animal Feed
The right specialty coating systems for animal feed will help to produce higher-quality end products while making the entire process more efficient. The wrong coating equipment during animal feed processing can introduce problems and inefficiencies. Which animal feed processing equipment works best depends on a…
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Comparing and Contrasting Liquid Coating Equipment Solutions

September 7, 2021 Pet Food
There are a number of ways to apply liquid coatings to foods and pet food. Using the right liquid coating equipment solutions for your coating type and product can improve product quality, and reduce waste, maintenance expenses, and downtime. In this blog post, we’ll discuss…
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5 Ways to Improve Safety in Bulk Material Processing

August 31, 2021 Dry Mix Guide
Bulk material processing is an essential part of many different industries, from chemical manufacturing to farming to food to pharmaceuticals and many more. However, bulk material processing also presents many unique hazards that claim thousands of lives each year. Improving safety in bulk material processing…
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4 Considerations for Choosing a Powder Handling Machinery Manufacturer

August 17, 2021 Dry Mix Guide
Working with powders can be a challenge. When your powder handling machinery is designed properly, you can not only improve efficiency, but also improve safety, reduce expenses, and extend equipment longevity. Getting the right equipment starts with finding the right manufacturer. When you’re looking for…
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8 Benefits of Business Automation for Businesses and Employees

August 10, 2021 Engineer's Guide
The costs of keeping workers safe in dangerous manufacturing environments is high and will likely continue to rise as the need for PPE and appropriate workplace distancing increases. In these situations, business automation not only presents an opportunity to reduce costs and improve efficiency, but…
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Bulk Powder Handling Equipment with the Quickest ROI

August 3, 2021 Uncategorized
Working with materials in bulk can present challenges that aren’t presented by smaller amounts. Powders also present many handling challenges. With the right bulk powder handling equipment, you can minimize problems while also improving efficiency. Choosing the right equipment improvements can help you maximize ROI.…
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Using Automation to Improve Bulk Material Handling Efficiency

July 20, 2021 Uncategorized
From the first assembly line to the complex robotics in use today, automated equipment is designed to make processes more efficient. Efficiency may mean optimizing equipment uptime, reducing unexpected downtime, or simply making a process faster. Automation in bulk material handling can be used at…
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