Category: Machine Shop
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Aggregate, Belt conveyor, Bulk material handling, Conveyor, Double Roll Crusher, Feeder Breakers, Machine Shop, Machines, Mining, OEM, Reclaim Feeder Breaker, Roll Crusher, Single Roll Crusher, Under Cutter, Underground Feeder Breakers
Reclaim Feeder Breaker: Reducing Bottlenecks at Stockpiles
In the world of mining and material handling, stockpiles are more than just piles of raw material—they’re staging points that can either keep your operation flowing or bring it to a grinding halt. If your system chokes at the stockpile, you’re losing time, tonnage, and money. A Cogar reclaim feeder breaker gets the job done…
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Aggregate, Belt conveyor, Bulk material handling, Conveyor, Double Roll Crusher, Feeder Breakers, Machine Shop, Machines, Mining, OEM, Reclaim Feeder Breaker, Roll Crusher, Single Roll Crusher, Under Cutter, Underground Feeder Breakers
Top 5 Signs Your Feeder Breaker Needs a Rebuild (And Why Cogar Is the Right Partner)
Feeder breakers are built to take a beating—but even the toughest machines reach a point where wear and tear affect safety, performance, and uptime. When that time comes, a strategic feeder breaker rebuild is often more cost-effective than a complete replacement. At Cogar Manufacturing, we specialize in feeder breaker rebuilds that restore your equipment to…
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Aggregate, Bulk material handling, Company culture, Conveyor, Family-Owned, Feeder Breakers, Machine Shop, Machines, Mining, OEM, Reclaim Feeder Breaker, Roll Crusher, Small Business, stockpiles, Train Unloader, Under Cutter, Underdrum Dewatering System, Underground Feeder Breakers
The Hidden Costs of Downtime in Mining and Material Handling: Why Preventative Maintenance and Fast Parts Access Matter
In the mining and material handling industries, downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s expensive. A single hour of unplanned equipment failure can stall production, disrupt shipping schedules, and cost thousands in lost revenue. While many operations focus on daily output and throughput, fewer account for the true cost of downtime until it happens. At Cogar Manufacturing, we’ve…
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Aggregate, Bulk material handling, Company culture, Conveyor, Family-Owned, Feeder Breakers, Machine Shop, Machines, Mining, OEM, Reclaim Feeder Breaker, Roll Crusher, Small Business, stockpiles, Train Unloader, Under Cutter, Underdrum Dewatering System, Underground Feeder Breakers
From Appalachia to Global: The Story of Cogar Manufacturing
In 1979, deep in the Appalachian Basin, Cogar Mine Supply opened its doors as a small mining parts business. We built our reputation by supplying reliable components to operators and maintenance crews who counted on us to keep their equipment running. But we didn’t stop there. When the second generation—John Cogar—stepped in, he saw a…
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How Precision Machining Speeds Up Turnarounds for Mining and Aggregate Operations
When it comes to keeping mining and aggregate operations running smoothly, every hour of downtime comes with a cost. That’s why Cogar Manufacturing’s machine shop in Pearisburg, Virginia is built around one mission—delivering precision machining and fabrication with speed, reliability, and unmatched attention to detail. Our industrial clients don’t have time to wait weeks or…
