Material Processing Insights
Explore practical insights from Oliver Manufacturing on material separation, equipment operation, maintenance, training, and processing applications. Our blog covers gravity separators, destoners, fluidized bed dryers, precision sizers, industry developments, and proven ways to improve product quality and equipment performance.
The Oliver Manufacturing blog provides expert guidance on material separation, seed and grain processing, equipment maintenance, operator training, and industrial processing applications.
Keep your Oliver equipment parts current
Parts wear out, and electronics become obsolete. Learn which components to monitor, stock, replace, and upgrade across Oliver gravity separators, destoners, sizers, and dryers.
March Madness machine deal
In March 2026, Oliver Manufacturing offered limited-time discounts on select gravity separators, destoners, fluidized bed dryers, and other processing equipment. The promotion included eligible Platinum, Voyager, Maxi-Cap, and Hi-Cap models.
What is a destoner?
What is a destoner, and how does it work? Learn how vibrating decks and controlled airflow separate stones, metal, glass, and other heavy contaminants from seeds, grains, coffee, and specialty products.
10 things to consider when buying a destoner
Choosing the right destoner requires careful planning beyond machine specifications. Review 10 considerations covering installation, infrastructure, capacity, dust collection, equipment sequencing, connectivity, operator training, and long-term maintenance.