Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those that are affected by COVID-19. We are taking every precaution we can to ensure that our employees, customers, and suppliers are protected. Since 1969, Specialty Equipment has been a manufacturer of high-end packaging machinery and material handling systems that support our Infrastructure and fall under…

A chemical manufacturer asked us to solve a problem filling 30-gallon carboys and 55-gallon drums on a pallet as well as 330-gallon totes with toxic and corrosive chemicals. The liquid caused a safety hazard for the operator and the surrounding work area. Curtains, gloves, masks, and other solutions tried by the customer were not effective enough.

When filling a 55 gallon drum with a foaming liquid, it is accepted practice to allow two and a half minutes to fill 450 lbs. at 75 gallons per minute input. Most companies accept this drum filling problem as a normal part of business. So, when they need to increase production, they simply purchase another…