By Mark J. Krumenacher, PG “Reality Check on a Purported Global Sand Shortage: Sensationalism Extrapolated From Isolated Occurrences to Global Phenomena,” was written by Mark J. Krumenacher, PG, and originally published in the Electronic Green Journal, Volume 1, Issue 47. – Ed. This essay presents how an almost sidebar reference in the back pages of a book, became the topic…
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Conn-Weld: Custom-Engineered Screens
Conn-Weld Industries Inc. manufactures horizontal vibrating screens, circular motion incline screens, banana-style vibrating screens, dewatering screens and centrifuge screens. Find out more!
Read MoreEriez Highlights Belt Tensioning, Tracking for Suspended Magnets
Eriez offers this video highlighting belt tensioning and tracking for suspended magnets. Visit Eriez online.
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The Top Hammer XL is the latest innovation in surface top hammer drilling from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The new, groundbreaking drilling system, targeting large-scale quarry and surface mining customers, offers a faster, more fuel-efficient and more cost-effective way to drill holes 140 to 178 millimeters (5.5 to 7 in.) in diameter. The components of the system – a…
Read MoreMcLanahan’s Lites-Out System Removes Lignite for Producer
Dexter Sand and Gravel discovered a great sand deposit and began producing sand for concrete there in July 2012. The only challenge with their new site was it contained trace amounts of lignite, a material similar to soft coal. Dexter Sand and Gravel was concerned with the quality issues caused by the lignite and turned to McLanahan Corp. for a…
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McLanahan Apron Feeders are a robust style of feeder that can be used to feed or extract material in a wide variety of applications. They excel at handling material that is beyond the scope of other feeders. Visit McLanahan Corp. online.
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For screen maintenance and commissioning, Metso Outotec offers ScreenCheck. The company’s unique full offering of reliable screens, durable screening media and service capabilities allow them to deliver results for aggregates producers. Visit Metso Outotec online.
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The Deister Two Mass Electro Mechanical Feeder lets producers take control over high-capacity feed rates, greater productivity and lower costs-per-ton. The latest addition to its rock-solid, reliable and innovative line of screening, scalping and feeding solutions features:
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Rohr-Idreco floating clamshell dredgers are designed to extract sand and gravel from 10 to 60 or even 90 metres below water level. All dredgers are custom-built to the requirements of each deposit and the needs of every customer. Customers can choose among various components for on-board processing, such as double or single-deck screening machines, crushers, fine sand recovery, conveyor belts…
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Productivity data is often late, unreliable or requires a manual process to gather. Managers often rely on tally sheets, spreadsheets or in-house systems to manage quarry operations, but this isn’t always efficient to manage large data sets. It can be difficult for managers and operators to make informed decisions during the shift that positively influences productivity or production. Now there…
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