News & Information

Company and industry news as well as new products and services the Chute Doctor is offering.

What's New

 

New Products


18"x18" Bottom Hinged Intake Door Assembly, ADA Compliant, "M" Series

  • Complete Chute Intake Door Assembly.
  • Nominal Size: 18" Width x 18" Height.
  • Bottom Side Hinged.
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15"x18" Bottom Hinged Intake Door Assembly, ADA Compliant, "M" Series

  • Complete Chute Intake Door Assembly.
  • ADA Compliant.
  • Nominal Size: 15" Width x 18" Height.
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Replacement 5 lb Closer for Bottom-Hinged Intake Doors with Ball Socket ends

INCLUDED:
- 10” Closer Cylinder w/ Rod
- 1 Pivot Pin
- 1 Pivot Pin w/ Clevis Nut
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Health & Fire Safety

The Effects of Bacterial Pathogens on Humans

The following are just some of the common bacteria and the effects they can have on people. For more information about chute-related health issues, please visit our Health & Fire Safety page.

  • Salmonella: Bacterial Diarrheal illness, can cause Typhoid Fever
  • E. Coli 0157: Lethal pneumonia, Diarrheal illness, urinary tract infections.
  • Shigella Dysentery: Infection of the large intestine causing ulceration.
  • Legionella: Pneumonia, Pontiac fever, Legionnaires' Disease.
  • Listeria Mono Cytogenes: Attacks people with pre-existing conditions (cirrhosislymphomas and solid tumors, AIDS and cancer therapies) also Meningitis.
  • Aeromonas Hydrophilia: Diarrheal illnesses, open wound infections.