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Avoid Failure and Downtime: Imperatives to Specify Gear Drives
Gear drives are fundamental in most processing operations, connecting the prime mover to the driven equipment and ensuring that the system has enough torque to effectively move product. Correctly specifying and selecting the proper gear drives for critical applications leads to reliability, greater uptime, and profitability. Selecting the right gear drive ideally brings together the end user, the system designer, and the gear drive manufacturer for success.
Published on the 02 September 2024
Conquering the Unexpected with Proven Silo Cleanout Solutions
Examining the importance of maintaining bulk storage vessels to avoid future loss of capacity, costly downtime and preventable repairs.
Published on the 04 December 2023
Technology has finally Caught Up To The Air Cannon
Air cannons are widely used in cement production, yet most were designed years ago and have barely evolved.
Published on the 21 November 2023
Myths and facts about the use of waste-derived alternative fuels in the cement industry
In this report, we address the common misconceptions that have prevented companies from moving to alternative fuels. We’ll also explain how looking for bottlenecks in cement plan will ensure the best performance.
Published on the 01 September 2023
FOUNDATIONS™ The Practical Resource for Cleaner, Safer, More Productive Dust & Material Control
An internationally-recognised, non-commercial resource for conveyor safety, maintenance and operations training.
Published on the 12 October 2022
7 Most Common Errors when Applying Air Cannons and How to Eliminate Them
The focus of this paper is to identify the common mistakes that plants often make when installing and applying their air cannons and to implement the proper ways to improve cleaning performance while reducing maintenance requirements.
Published on the 20 July 2022
How Predictive Maintenance Can Help Achieve Net-Zero Emission Goals for Cement Manufacturers
Cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. The energy consumption is around 2% of global output and 5% of total manufacturing consumption. In addition, the use of carbon-rich fuels like coal in the manufacturing of clinkers is widespread.
Published on the 11 July 2022
Emissions monitoring handbook
Everything you need to know about Emissions monitoring for large industrial and combustion plants - in one free handbook.
Published on the 01 February 2022