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Jason Shipley is a board member of Midwest Custom Engineering and a recognized leader in industrial processing solutions. With more than a decade of experience advancing the design and application of hammer mills, cyclones, and rotary dryers, Jason has become a trusted voice for millwrights, plant managers, and engineering firms seeking reliable, American‑made equipment. His expertise centers on helping operations reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and implement durable systems that stand up to the toughest conditions. As both a strategist and industry speaker, Jason is dedicated to driving innovation in material handling and sustainable production technology.
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Mar 28, 2026 ∙ 6 min
7 Common Hammer Mill Maintenance Issues & How to Solve Them
Most grinding problems don’t start with catastrophic equipment failure. They start with small maintenance issues that quietly build over time. If they aren’t corrected early, they turn into reduced throughput, rising energy consumption, and eventually unplanned downtime. That’s why many plant managers rely on experienced engineering partners like Midwest Custom Engineering when grinding performance starts slipping.
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Mar 28, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Hammer Mills for Grain: A Durable Choice for Continuous, Clean Grinding
Every grain product starts the same way: with a precise, reliable grind. From feed blends to flour mixes, the consistency of that first step sets the pace for everything that follows.
Hammer mills for grain are built for thFor operations that move thousands of pounds of grain daily, clean output and dependable uptime are the baseline. This guide walks through what makes hammer mills such a strong fit for grain applications and what to look for when choosing the right setup for your operation.
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Mar 12, 2026 ∙ 8 min
How to Choose the Right Rotary Drum Dryer for Your Material Type
Because when a drum dryer doesn’t do its job, nothing else matters. Not the throughput, not the uptime promises, not even the brand. Just that your material is still wet and your plant is bleeding cash by the minute.
At Midwest Custom Engineering, we hear this all the time. Choosing the wrong dryer isn’t just a bad call. It’s a costly lesson. But the good news? You don’t have to repeat it.
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Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Board Member at Midwest Custom Engineering
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