The U.S. Rice Belt, a region stretching across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas, is a powerhouse of rice production. Supplying a significant portion of the rice consumed across the country, these rice farms and processing facilities operate under demanding conditions, with machinery playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality rice to supermarket shelves. However, the constant movement of harvested rice from farm to production line, and ultimately to packaging, takes a toll on equipment over time and that’s where Novus Industrial Supply comes in.
At Novus Industrial Supply, we have been involved in the rice industry for most our lives with family in milling, brokering, and living on a rice farm. We provide replacement parts critical to the efficiency and reliability of conveyor systems used throughout the rice processing journey. From elevators that transport rice from harvest bins to hoppers, to conveyors that shuttle rice through cleaning, sorting, and packaging, every stage of production relies on well-maintained, high-functioning machinery. Here’s how our products ensure these systems keep running smoothly:
1. Conveyor Belting for Rice Transport
Moving rice through different stages of processing requires durable and reliable conveyor belting. Our belts are designed to withstand the abrasive nature of grains like rice, ensuring long-lasting performance with minimal downtime. This is particularly important during peak harvest seasons, when farms need to maximize output to meet demand.
2. Gearboxes for Conveyor Motors
Behind every conveyor system is a well-functioning gearbox, responsible for converting motor power into the smooth, steady movement of rice across conveyor lines. Novus Industrial Supply provides high-quality replacement gearboxes, ensuring that even when machinery falters, operations don’t come to a grinding halt.
3. Elevator Buckets for Vertical Transport
Getting rice from one stage to the next often requires vertical movement, and that’s where elevator buckets play a key role. Our durable elevator buckets are essential for transporting rice efficiently from lower processing levels to higher areas, such as storage bins or additional processing units.
4. V-Belts for Power Transmission
Without reliable power transmission, machinery can’t function efficiently. Our V-belts are critical for keeping conveyor motors running smoothly, reducing the risk of breakdowns during critical phases of rice production.
Why Reliability Matters
When your machinery stops, so does your business. For rice processing facilities, this can mean costly delays, spoiled product, or missed delivery deadlines. By partnering with Novus Industrial Supply, companies in the Rice Belt can be confident that they’re equipped with the parts they need to keep production lines moving efficiently from farm to final packaging.
Supporting the U.S. Rice Supply Chain
Every step of rice processing relies on the smooth operation of conveyor systems, and at Novus Industrial Supply, we are proud to support these critical operations. From the moment rice is harvested in the field to when it’s packaged and ready for distribution, our replacement parts ensure conveyor systems perform reliably. This helps rice processors meet their production goals, minimize downtime, and get their product onto supermarket shelves without interruption.
Ready to keep your production line running smoothly? Contact Novus Industrial Supply today to learn how we can support your conveyor system needs!
Call us at (337)366-1052 or visit www.novusindustrialsupply.com