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Keeping bucket elevators moving at Alpacem

In cement production, the reliability of bucket elevators depends heavily on the performance of the central chain as their primary load-bearing component. This article highlights the installation of the RUD RU 100 central chain at Alpacem’s cement plant in Wietersdorf, Austria, and its contribution to reliable bucket elevator operation in a demanding cement application. By RUD, Germany

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17 August 2026
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