The new DT Series 3-Wire Current Transducer from NK Technologies is specifically designed in a compact, space-saving case. The DT 3-Wire uses a common point for both power supply and output signal, and is factory calibrated for a single current range. This 3-wire method for DC current measurement keeps costs in check for projects where many sensors are needed.
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Pro-Zone is a patent-pending modular conveyor belt load-zone system that optimizes the sealing for air/dust tightness of the receiving conveyor belt. The self-contained system is comprised of ASGCO’s Slide-N-Roll beds with removable “slide-out” designed UHMW and steel side supports and easily removable center rolls. Side guards, internal splash sealing system, dust curtains and angled hoods (aluminum or steel) completely enclose…
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BinMaster has announced a new flexible shaft rotary for detecting high levels in bins containing rock, aggregates, coal, ores or other lump materials. This type of rotary extension may be desirable in conditions where a rigid extension could be damaged or bent by heavy material. Both the standard BMRX and fail-safe MAXIMA+ rotary level indicators can now be configured with…
Read MoreThe IEEE-IAS/PCA 56th Annual Cement Industry Conference, April 13 – 17, 2014, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C, will have a new conference mobile app to enhance attendees’ experience.
Read MoreBuzzi Unicem USA announced that it plans to modernize and expand its cement production facility located at Maryneal, Texas. The project will reduce the plant’s environmental footprint while more than doubling capacity to serve the increasing demand for cement for the construction and oil and gas industries.
Read MoreCaribbean Cement Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the TCL Group, announced an agreement to supply 100,000 tons of clinker to Venezuela from December 2013 to April 2014, according to local news sources. The arrangement was facilitated under the PetroCaribe Agreement, a compensation mechanism whereby Jamaica could repay the loan to Venezuela with goods and services in lieu of cash.
Read MoreIn the first of a two-part white paper series, Solidia Technologies detailed the chemical properties, manufacture and performance qualities of a sustainable cement that, combined with its concrete counterpart, can reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete products up to 70 percent. Made from the same raw materials and equipment as traditional, ordinary portland cement, Solidia Cement is adaptable…
Read MorePointing to U.S. home building market improvement, James Hardie management confirmed new machinery installations at three operations specializing in the company’s flagship HardiePlank and other fiber cement siding products.
Read MoreThe owners of Texas Industries Inc. (TXI) are exploring a sale of the Dallas-based company, reported Bloomberg, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.
Read MoreLast month, the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the debut of a national campaign to fight changes to the national building code that it said would put Canadians at risk. Within hours, those who promote six-story wood buildings responded, claiming that “health and safety remain top priorities for the wood industry.”
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