Martin Engineering introduced a secondary cleaning system that removes nearly all of the carryback left on a belt, including adhesive materials and fines lodged in surface divots and valleys. The Martin Washbox Cleaning System combines water spray and secondary cleaning blades in an enclosed and self-contained unit, draining residue safely away from the work area.
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Flexicon Corp. introduced a new bulk bag lifting frame with telescoping arms that accommodates bulk bags produced in an increasing range of sizes.
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Cement manufacturers that require an easy-to-use quality control solution that delivers rapid analyses of a wide range of materials can now rely on a new online elemental analyzer designed to provide real-time, accurate results.
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New Technology Generates Power Using Energy Created by Conveyor Belts. By Mark S. Kuhar
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BJM’s KZN Pump Discharges Heavy Sand And Gravel Slurry, Keeps Roads Open At Cement Plant. By Mark S. Kuhar
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Determining The Lifespan Of ‘Lubed For Life’ Bearings, Or At Least Its L10 Life. By Ian A. Rubin
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1916-2016Key Events In Association History, and The People, Places and Projects That Built an Important Industry Organization.
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MAPEI is extending the production of its C-ADD Division (cement additives) to North America. The cement additives being introduced include grinding aids, strength enhancers, Cr(VI)-reducing additives and dust-control technology for all types of cement.
Read MoreOn Aug. 9, 2016, a 33-year-old leadman contractor with four years of experience was killed at Cemex’s Kosmos Cement Co. facility in Louisville, Ky. The victim was attempting to replace the lift cable pulleys on the barge loadout chute, when the anchor point for the temporary rigging separated from the chute and it unexpectedly fell. The falling chute caused the…
Read MoreThe Cement Association of Canada praised the province of British Columbia on the release of its Climate Leadership Plan. Climate change is the single most important issue facing our society today and this plan lays the foundation for industries to play a major role in assisting government in meeting its 2050 targets.
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