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.
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Long-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.
Read MoreCement Industry Emphasizes Importance of Alternative Fuels Policy Reform
During a roundtable meeting with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) applauded the progress the agency has made with its Smart Sectors program, while also calling for changes to its non-hazardous secondary materials (NHSM) policy.
Read MoreNACA Lauds Passage of ‘America’s Water Infrastructure Act’
The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) praised the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which continues the cycle of passing a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) every two years. Passage of vital water infrastructure and resource programs every two years means Congress is ensuring America can build and maintain 21st century infrastructure, while supporting the 600,000 jobs across the cement and…
Read MorePCA Reacts to EPA’s New Rule on WOTUS
The Portland Cement Association applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their proposed rule revising the definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS).
Read MorePCA Elects 2019 Board of Directors Leadership
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced that Tom Beck, president of Continental Cement Co., has been elected chairman of the PCA board of directors, and Ron Henley, president of GCC of America, was elected vice chairman. Both were elected at the PCA Board Meeting on Oct. 30, 2018. Beck takes over PCA board chairmanship from Allen Hamblen, president and CEO…
Read MoreCement Consumption Growth to Falter Over Next Two Years
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group forecast for cement consumption over the next two years, shows less growth compared with 2018. This year’s rate of change is 2.9 percent; growth recedes to 2.6 percent in 2019 and to 1.6 percent in 2020.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Makes Changes to Group Management Structure
In the course of strengthening its market focused and agile management organization, LafargeHolcim announced the promotion of its legal and HR functions to the executive committee. In addition, the corporate business function Growth & Performance will be organized into three Centers of Excellence. Changes are effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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