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FLSmidth Pipe Conveyors

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7 years ago

January 10, 2020

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Flexible, cost-effective and reliable material transport.

Environmentally sensitive topography. Excessive dust and noise emissions. Restricted operating spaces. Unprotected commodities. Tight curves and large angles of inclination. Rough, broken and hilly terrain. Expensive transfer towers. These all can be challenges when you need to convey material efficiently and safely from point to point.

FLSmidth-engineered pipe conveyors are a cost-effective and reliable material transport solution that meets all these challenges head on. It secures the material and protects the environment with a dust- and noise-controlled conveyor system. They are suitable for all types of bulk material, from hot cement or clinker to coal, limestone, fly ash, phosphate granulates, and wood chips. These pipe conveyor systems can easily be integrated into existing and new installations and handle bulk material transport for reliable in-plant and long-distance conveying. Including two way conveying, where raw material is loaded at the jetty for bringing it to the plant and cement/clinker loaded on the same conveyor from the plant to the jetty.

How does it work?
In the material loading area, the conveying belt is still open when the material loads onto the belt similar to conventional belt conveyors. Over a length of several metres, the belt closes and is formed by special devices into a tubular shape. From that point, the belt becomes an enclosed pipe that travels the entire conveying line before opening at the discharge end.

Flexibility
The flexible belt pipe design allows directional changes without the need for additional transfer stations. Its curves can either be horizontal or vertical, or a combination of both. The belt opens on its own before reaching the material discharging point. Following the material discharge, the belt on the lower strand is closed again on its return. This eliminates spilt material over the pipe conveyor line and has the advantage that the carrying side of the belt is once again inside the tube, before opening up near feed end.

Protection for your material and for the environment
The enclosed conveying means that your material is protected against external environmental factors, such as wind, humidity and rain, while the pipe configuration protects the environment against dust or any potential material loss. Where the environment is a concern, pipe conveyors have become the default choice, even preferred by regulatory bodies. There is no spillage on the return strand of enclosed section of conveyor, and extremely low dust occurrence during transport. Our systems are designed to handle up to 30-degree inclinations. We have engineered and installed systems with conveying angles from plus 29 degrees to minus 26.5 degrees, that includes conveying limestone, cement and other hot materials up to 160 degree Celsius.

A cost-effective solution
Our pipe conveyor systems are the go-to solution if you want to connect your mine or port to your plant for raw material; plant to port for finished product; or from plant to mines for waste disposal through the same conveyor. If you are upgrading an existing brownfield plant and have space constraints or are looking to tackle spillage from material handling conveyor systems, the pipe conveyors provide a cost-effective solution. In turn, maintenance and operating costs are also lowered. With more than 300 references and over 200 km of conveying length located in over 40 countries, our pipe conveyors are clearly the world’s foremost solutions in this area.

Features:

Reduced dust and spillage
Lower noise emissions
Inclines up to 30 degree
Horizontal and vertical curves starting with as small as 54 metres
Steep downhill conveying with high slope angles
Multiple feed and discharge points
Eight km and greater distances possible without transfer stations
Simultaneous conveying of different materials in both directions
Intelligent drive control systems reducing belt stress by torque-sharing
Lump sizes up to 200 mm (pipe diameter = 2.5 to three times maximum lump size)

Why choose FLSmidth to supply your pipe conveyor solution? Our systems incorporate patented features to deliver enhanced performance:

Belt rotation monitoring system to ensure that the pipe conveyor is not damaged due to uncontrolled rotation.
For two-way conveying systems, a unique pretzel arrangement of the crossing of the carry and return lines simplifies discharge end design and improves overall layout. Roller holding brackets that ensure ease of installation and maintenance.
Additional reasons why you should consider operating our pipe conveyors.
Safety elements ensures the pipe conveyor is not damaged because of oversized load or overfilling – in the case of overfilling, the upper part will be lifted, and an electrical switch will be activated to immediately stop the conveyor.
Apply energy saving technologies to reduce OPEX cost per tonne of material transport.
Our pipe conveyors are specially designed to ensure high availability and low investment costs for the transport of all types of bulk material. We incorporate our extensive know-how of conveyor design and experience working with a varied range of material into each pipe conveyor and varied applications we build. Our numerous specially developed design elements, many of them patented, have been fully tested and optimised in actual operation.

FLSmidth – a partner you can trust
We approach your project not just as suppliers, but as partners invested in your success. We provide equipment, software and advisory services to bring your pipe conveying operation to full potential, including electrical automation services for multi-drive synchronisation. We also provide aftermarket support. Our vast experience and knowledge ensure that you are given the advantage of global technology with a local presence.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The article is authored by Vivek Chaturvedi, Process Line Manager – Pipe Conveyors, FLSmidth Private Limited.

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JSW Cement Commissions 1 MTPA Unit in Rajasthan

Rajasthan grinding capacity rises to 3.50 MTPA after commissioning

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2 days ago

October 9, 2026

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JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 1 MTPA cement grinding unit in Nagaur, Rajasthan, taking the company’s total cement grinding capacity to 25.1 MTPA. The commissioning was announced on Tuesday, October 6.

The company said the new unit had increased the total cement grinding capacity at its Rajasthan plant to 3.50 MTPA. The expansion adds to JSW Cement’s production infrastructure as it continues to build capacity across its operating network.

The company’s total clinker manufacturing capacity, including capacity at its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, stands at 9.74 MTPA. Clinker is an intermediate material used in cement production, and its availability supports the company’s grinding operations.

JSW Cement is also pursuing a proposed merger of its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement with the company. The scheme, approved by the boards of the respective companies, involves issuing five fully paid-up JSW Cement equity shares for every 41 shares held by Shiva Cement shareholders other than JSW Cement.

The arrangement remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. JSW Cement currently holds 66.23 per cent of Shiva Cement’s paid-up equity share capital, and the shares held by JSW Cement in the subsidiary will be cancelled under the proposal without any issue of JSW Cement shares against that holding.

The scheme has an appointed date of April 1, 2026, and the company has indicated that completion could take 12 to 14 months, depending on the receipt of approvals. These include clearances from stock exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the National Company Law Tribunal and other applicable authorities, along with approvals from shareholders and creditors where required. JSW Cement shares closed at Rs. 113.15 on the BSE, up Rs. 2.05, or 1.85 per cent.

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Wonder Cement appoints Mahesh Singh as VP Corporate Brand Communication

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3 days ago

October 9, 2026

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Singh brings 20+ years of brand and marketing experience, and will lead integrated corporate brand communication initiatives at Wonder Cement

New Delhi

Wonder Cement, a leading cement manufacturer, has appointed Mahesh Singh as Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication. In his new role, he will oversee corporate brand strategy and communication, including digital and performance marketing, public relations, trade, events, exhibitions, sports and experiential marketing.

Singh brings over two decades of experience across marketing and communications, with roles spanning the automotive industry, agencies and entrepreneurship. He spent more than a decade with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, working across integrated communication, media, digital, retail and consumer engagement. His stint also included helping build the company’s digital marketing capabilities.

He moved to dentsu X India as Vice President – Strategy & Planning, working across categories such as automotive, auto components, electric vehicles, FMCG, consumer electronics, BFSI, apparel and brand consulting. His responsibilities included media and marketing strategy, product launches, content, performance marketing and consumer activations.

Singh subsequently took an entrepreneurial route with Radiant Brands before joining Shriram Ltd (SPR Autotech) as Head – Marketing & Communications. There, his remit included brand and corporate strategy, communications, PR and ORM, retail identity, loyalty programmes and events.

At Wonder Cement, Singh will be responsible for bringing together the company’s corporate brand communication initiatives across digital, performance marketing, PR, trade, sports and experiential platforms. The role will focus on creating an integrated approach to communication across consumers, trade partners and other key stakeholders.

The appointment brings to Wonder Cement a marketer whose career has spanned the brand, agency and entrepreneurial sides of the communications ecosystem.

Wonder Cement, part of the RK Group, is a cement manufacturer with roots in Rajasthan and a focus on quality, trust and transparency. The company has grown to six manufacturing plants, and a cement capacity of 21.5 MTPA. With more than 2,000 employees and a network of over 5,000 dealers, its operations span manufacturing, distribution and customer engagement, with a focus on consistent product quality and efficient execution.

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JSW Cement commissions additional 1 MTPA grinding unit in Rajasthan

The Nagaur expansion takes JSW Cement’s total grinding capacity to 25.10 MTPA.

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3 days ago

October 8, 2026

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JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 1 million tonne per annum (MTPA) cement grinding unit at its Nagaur Integrated Plant in Rajasthan. The commissioning takes the company’s total cement grinding capacity to 25.10 MTPA.

JSW Cement’s total clinker manufacturing capacity, including its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, now stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The company began operations in North India in March 2026 with the Nagaur Integrated Plant, comprising a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit. With the latest expansion, the plant’s total grinding capacity has increased to 3.50 MTPA.

The additional capacity will cater to cement demand across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region (NCR). The expansion has been funded through a combination of equity and long-term debt.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, JSW Cement also commissioned an Alternate Fuel Handling System and a Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) at the Nagaur plant.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, said the additional grinding capacity was a strategic priority for the company’s expansion in North India. He added that the Alternate Fuel Handling System and WHRS were expected to reduce production costs.