The developments in the use of non-wearing materials on rotary valves now enable the successful use of rotary valves as an airlock in pneumatic conveying systems with very abrasive bulk materials and at high pneumatic conveying pressures.
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BinMaster Offers New Hard Wiring Alternative
An affordable connectivity solution, BinMaster’s new Quick Disconnect simplifies wiring and expedites the installation and replacement of sensors – making it easy to remove sensors for cleaning or to replace a damaged unit without the need for a licensed electrician.
Read MoreNew CalPortland Blended Cement Line Cuts Emissions
CalPortland recently rolled out a new line of blended portland-limestone cements (PLC). With up to 15% blended limestone by mass, ADVANCEMENT represents CalPortland’s commitment to providing environmentally friendly products, through the use of sustainable materials and renewable technologies.
Read MoreUSGS Releases 2017 Minerals Yearbook
Production of portland and masonry cement in the United States, excluding Puerto Rico, increased by 2% to 86.4 million metric tons (Mt) in 2017, according to the recently released USGS 2017 Minerals Yearbook. Production in 2017 was 13% lower than the record-high 99.3 Mt in 2005.
Read MoreCountry Report: Colombia and Peru
The Cement Industry In Colombia And Peru Have Reactivated Thanks To The Enactment Of National Decrees. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreBinMaster Offers Dust-Alert Sensor
BinMaster brings a sense of simplicity to single-point particulate monitoring with the DD-3000 Dust Alert Sensor. The DD-3000 installs in stacks, ducts or pipes. This single-piece, compact sensor with integrated electronics and sensing probe detects – and alerts – when particulate emissions exceed a preset point.
Read MoreBEUMER Develops Screw Weigh Feeders for Alternative Fuels
To reduce the use of expensive primary fuels like coal and oil in the energy-intensive cement production, operators focus increasingly on alternative fuels and raw materials. BEUMER Group offers tailor-made systems for the entire material flow chain – from receiving and unloading the delivery vehicle to storing, sampling and conveying the materials. For precise and controlled feeding, the system provider…
Read MoreCoperion Dual Channel Diverter Valve for Minerals
The Coperion WZK dual channel diverter valve can be specially designed for the mineral industry. The unit has an asymmetric design with approximately 34- to 37-degree angle, depending on size, suitable for distributing and collecting in pneumatic conveying lines and in gravity applications. The rotor has symmetrical channels that can be reversed to extend life, making it ideal for potentially…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim, Solidia Technologies Strengthen Partnership
LafargeHolcim has ramped up its partnership with Solidia Technologies to reduce CO2 across its value chain by signing a long-term Collaboration Framework Agreement. The collaboration, which began in 2013, is formally agreed until 2025, with an option to extend.
Read MoreCEMEX USA Plants Nab PCA Safety Award
Two CEMEX USA operations were recognized for their ongoing excellence in safety by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), each named among the top safety performers in the United States by earning the PCA Chairman’s Safety Performance Award.
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