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Improving cooler efficiency at Heidelberg Materials

The Heidelberg Materials plant (formerly Giant Cement) in Harleyville, USA, faced recurring snowman build-up in its clinker cooler, leading to frequent maintenance, manual cleaning and operational inefficiencies. After replacing three conventional 70l air cannons with a single 300l Dracyon Multiplier System, the plant saw a dramatic reduction in snowmen and maintenance needs, leading to significant cost savings. by Scarth McDonnel, Heidelberg Materials North America, USA, and Jeff Shelton, Dracyon Corp, USA

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31 July 2025
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