June 2020

June 2020

The June 2020 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a Covid-19 and lockdown focus, with features on how the outbreak will affect demand to 2025 and on day-to-day plant operations, as well as the myriad possibilities of remote and digital access after the outbreak has passed.

Other contributions include a look at the futures of cement grinding and quarrying and there are technical articles on conveying, kiln maintenance, refractories and chains. We also have our annual look at the UK cement sector, plus all of the latest news from around the world.

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Looking to the future at Gebr. Pfeiffer
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 15-10-2020

We delve into the future of cement sector grinding with Gebr. Pfeiffer’s Patrick Heyd...

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The Digital Quarry: Emerging technologies in raw material extraction
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 15-10-2020

How can quarrying approaches be brought into the 2020s?

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Kiln shell section replacement and girth gear reversal
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 15-10-2020

PPC’s Raylin Ranck gives a detailed report of a recent kiln maintenance project at the company’s De Hoek plant in Western Cape, South Africa...

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Innovative controls for conveyor system dust
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 15-10-2020

The dream of every plant operator is to eliminate dust and spills on belts and transfer points and to minimise maintenance requirements of the conveyor system. An added bonus is to be able to cope efficiently with the challenges of moist and sticky materials. The contact-free AirScrape® conveyor belt skirting system, developed by ScrapeTec, has been designed to do just that.

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Maximising bricking machine longevity
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 15-10-2020

Refractory installation is a demanding application, as harsh kiln environments take a heavy toll on bricking machines and other equipment. Routine maintenance is vital for facilities and contractors that want to ensure the longevity of their bricking machine. With proper care, a bricking machine won’t just be ready for the next job, but for decades to come. Robust engineering and heavy-duty components from top-tier manufacturers play a major role in this reliability, but operators are also responsible for protecting their investment to optimise their return on investment. Here are six ways to do just that...

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