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.
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