CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) published the results of its company rating for 2018, one of the most important sustainability ratings for the capital market. HeidelbergCement received an A- in the categories of “climate change” and “water”, reinforcing the company’s leading position in the cement sector on environmental performance.
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PCA: Moderate Cement Consumption in 2019
At last week’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Portland Cement Association (PCA) Executive Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan predicted moderate growth in 2019 for the overall U.S. economy and in cement consumption. This was Sullivan’s first glimpse of his upcoming spring forecast for PCA’s Market Intelligence Group.
Read MoreGCCA Launches Sustainability Guidelines
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), which represents cement and concrete producers from around the world, published its first six Sustainability Guidelines.
Read MorePlastic Refractories
Increased production pressures have sparked a rise in inquiries regarding rapid dry-out materials. Often, the inquirer wants to use a rapid-fire material to reduce the downtime of their furnace equipment. However, businesses looking for a good balance of refractory properties should consider plastic refractories. They are proven performers and may provide a better cost solution.
Read MoreBattery-Powered Laser Level Sensor
The SPL-100 single point laser allows use of level sensors on silos or in remote locations where inventory monitoring has not been feasible. Powered by a Lithium battery, the SPL-100 takes interval readings from once an hour to once a day with a projected battery life of three to five years. It measures low and no-dust solids contained in bins,…
Read MoreHigh Temperature Level Detector
The Dynatrol Bulk Solids DJ7T High Temperature Level Detector is designed for high, intermediate or low point level detection in hostile high temperature environments.
Read MoreKiln Access Ramps
Bricking Solutions, a full solutions provider in kiln refractory installation equipment, introduced kiln access ramps to provide safe and easy access for maintenance personnel and equipment. Engineers review each customer’s burn floor, cooler and kiln to customize a design for peak safety and efficiency.
Read MoreLong-Lasting Dust Collector Filters
HemiPleat premium retrofit filter cartridges from Camfil APC fit most leading dust collector brands and are guaranteed to last longer than standard filters, according to the company. The filters use a patented pleating technology that exposes more filter media to the airstream, boosting the performance of industrial dust collectors.
Read MoreWeighbeam Technology for Hopper Scales
Schenck Process announced the latest generation of its SENSiQ WB weighbeam technology – the world’s highest capacity loadcell with a nominal capacity of 600 metric tons for installation. This makes it ideal for hopper scales with a total weight of up to 2,500 metric tons (t) as well as for hoppers in train loading systems.
Read MoreInduced Draft Fan for Cement Kiln Drive Applications
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to control the speed of fans, mills, conveyors and kilns in the cement industry. VFDs are also used to smoothly start large mill motors, synchronize and connect them across the line.
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