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Evolving the future

20 November 2017, Published under Cement News

Germany-based grinding specialist Loesche held its 2017 Symposium under the banner of “Evolving the future” on 6-7 September at the Maritim Hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany. Around 500 delegates from cement companies and suppliers attended the event to take stock of the latest developments in grinding and help Loesche celebrate its 111th anniversary. Some 500 delegates gathered to hear Loesche's latest advances in grinding technology Following a warm welcome to the Loesche Symp...

Combining forces

25 January 2017, Published under Cement News

Upgrading cement grinding systems offers both process and commercial benefits. The use of a high-pressure grinding roll in semi-finish grinding mode significantly reduces specific energy consumption and improves production capacity. But this type of grinding system requires two types of air classifiers, which usually ties up additional investment and space. Therefore, Germany-based Maschinenfabrik Köppern has developed a compact air classifier that enables grinding system upgrades by integra...

High-efficiency cement grinding

17 September 2012, Published under Cement News

For more than a quarter of a century the ThyssenKrupp Polysius’ POLYCOM® high-pressure grinding roll (HPGR) has been in successful operation. More than 65 of the presses are working in highly-efficient clinker grinding systems around the world. By using the POLYCOM as a stand-alone grinding machine (finish grinding circuit) a reduction in specific power consumption of around 50 per cent compared to conventional ball mill circuits is achievable. The high compression stressing applied inside t...

LM-Master for VRMs

21 May 2012, Published under Cement News

Loesche is launching its new LM-Master for advanced vertical roller mill (VRM) control. This automation solution stabilises the VRM to allow operation with lower vibration. It also optimises mill performance by making accurate control actions several times per minute and offers continuous monitoring of the milling circuit for improved operational visibility. By Matthias Authenrieth, Thomas Hyttrek and Andreas Reintke, Loesche Automation GmbH, Germany, and Steven McGarel, Senior Consultant, U...

Hunter’s new horizon

18 May 2012, Published under Cement News

Spanning the Balcones Fault line and separating two thriving metropolises, Austin and San Antonio, the TXI Hunter plant is effectively positioned and well supplied by raw materials to serve one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Additional capacity being brought online by the company’s new Kiln No 2 at the Hunter plant, will increase production to a total of 2.3Mst of cement, placing TXI in a solid position for this region over the coming decades. Andrew Pinkerton, David Perkins ...