aggregates
P&Q University Lesson 12- Maintenance & Optimization
Equipment maintenance is an important consideration at any aggregate operation. Properly maintaining equipment prevents costly downtime, and new technologies allow for better equipment optimization to further reduce costs and increase production. One example is the maintenance and optimization of screens… Keep Reading
Michigan Aggregates Association names president
The Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) appointed Doug Needham as its president. Needham succeeds Mike Newman as the association's president. According to MAA, Newman led the association for more than 20 years. Needham plans to start his position as MAA president… Keep Reading
Am Cast Rocky Transformer
Am Cast, Inc. is proud to announce a revolutionary type of sand machine unlike anything available on today’s market. The “Rocky 600 V2 Transformer,” a reversible tertiary sand crusher, has been designed to transform all grain sizes, which are generally… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 9: Washing & Classifying
Materials engineers constantly strive to improve concrete and bituminous mixes and road bases, and clean aggregate is a vital part of that effort. Yet, aggregate producers often find it difficult to meet all the requirements for “cleanliness.” While hydraulic methods… Keep Reading
Five-year U.S. construction outlook positive
Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center forecasts that the U.S. construction industry will likely grow over the next five years. The center predicts the construction sector’s average annual growth is set to accelerate from 1.7 percent during its review period to 3.1… Keep Reading
Aggregate production up 5 percent in first half
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an estimated 607 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2015. That's a 3 percent increase compared… Keep Reading
Vulcan reveals second quarter progress
Vulcan Materials has released its second quarter 2015 results. Compared to the second quarter of 2014, Vulcan’s total revenues increased $104 million, or 13 percent, to $895 million. Gross profit increased $60 million, or 34 percent, to $234 million as… Keep Reading
Video: Eriez illustrates tramp removal process
https://youtu.be/3YLFxaI8biQ Eriez’ new animated video features its equipment as its used to improve material handling efficiency and tramp metal removal in aggregates applications. The video demonstrates its vibratory feeders, suspended magnets and metal detectors in action at an aggregates plant.… Keep Reading
Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Motors for mining applications
Van der Graaf's Extreme Duty Motors are designed to withstand harsh abrasive environments associated with the mining and aggregate industries. The drum motor's design eliminates the need for an external motor, gear box, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block… Keep Reading
