What’s a parcel carrier?

A package conveyor is used in warehouses or shipping facilities to move packages. There are three types: powered, unpowered, and a combination of both. Belts and rollers are used to move items. Retarders are used to slow down packages and prevent collisions. Some systems combine gravity rollers with motorized conveyor belts, and transfers are used […]

What’s a Carrier Plate?

Bearing plates distribute the force of a bearing wall or column and are used to support the weight of a building. Carrier plates are placed under carrier structures and have additional screw or bolt holes. They can also have additional features such as sliding surfaces. In most cases, a bearing plate is a specially designed […]

What’s a Carrier Magnet?

Conveyor magnets trap magnetic materials on a production line and can target ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They can be used for quality control, material separation, and protecting machinery. They come in different forms and can be customized for specialized applications. Safety precautions should be taken around strong magnets. A conveyor magnet traps magnetic material as […]

What’s an Air Carrier?

Air conveyors use air pressure to move objects. Pneumatic tubing with positive or negative air pressure is common, while air tables create a thin layer of pressurized air to move objects. Pneumatic tube systems can move large objects, small parts, and loose powders. Air conveyors are a class of material handling devices that use positive […]

What’s a bulk carrier?

Bulk carriers transport materials such as iron ore, corn, and sugar, and some can also move liquids. They can unload automatically or use quayside cranes. Early bulk carriers had difficulties unloading and sank due to faulty hatch seals. Modern bulk carriers have large overhead cranes and some use conveyors to move bulk cargo to a […]

What’s a straddle carrier?

Straddle carriers are vehicles with high ground clearance used to lift heavy loads. They can be powered by electricity or automotive engines and have four-wheel drive and steering. They are commonly used in ports and shipping yards to move containers, but also for steel billets and heavy equipment in other industries. Straddle carriers are vehicles […]

What’s a Feed Carrier?

Conveyors move products from one machine to another or from storage to delivery vehicles. Feed conveyors can clean, shred, and transport materials using belts, buckets, sticky belts, or screw conveyors. They vary in length and can send material in different directions. Conveyors are used to move products from one machine to another, from supply vehicles […]

CF carrier: what is it?

Cystic fibrosis carriers have one mutated and one normal cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulatory gene. To inherit the disease, a child must inherit one mutated gene from each parent. Genetic testing can determine carrier status, and carriers have no health risks. Caucasians are more likely to carry the trait, and babies born with cystic fibrosis require […]

What’s a Chip Carrier?

Chip carriers protect the delicate elements of integrated circuits or transistors when inserted or soldered onto a circuit board. They come in different types, sizes, and materials, and are attached to the board through various methods. As technology advances, chip holders have become smaller and more complex to install. The installation process is part of […]

What’s a wheelchair carrier?

Wheelchair holders can be attached to vehicles to carry wheelchairs when there is not enough space inside. There are three types: car roof, bumper, and hitch. They come in manual and automatic models and can be used to transport folding and power wheelchairs. Enclosed carriers provide better protection from weather and theft. A wheelchair holder […]

What’s a strep carrier?

Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that spreads easily among children in schools and daycare centers. Sore throat carriers can transmit the bacteria through bodily fluids, and symptoms include fever and pain. Antibiotics can treat the infection, but over-the-counter medications only relieve pain. Hand sanitizers and good oral hygiene can help prevent the spread […]

What’s a ball carrier?

Pallbearers are friends or relatives who carry a coffin during funeral ceremonies. They may also include public officials for prominent figures. They carry the casket from the hearse to the funeral and then to the cemetery or crematorium. It’s an honor to be a pallbearer, and they should coordinate with each other and dress appropriately. […]

What’s a Medicare carrier?

Medicare carriers are contracted by the government to oversee the administration and processing of Medicare policies. They handle claims appeals, identify billing errors, and respond to beneficiary inquiries. Medicare providers must meet enrollment requirements and agree to reimbursement terms. Carriers review claims and establish payment policies. Providers receive payment through prospective payments or relative values. […]

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