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Concrete flexural and transverse machines

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Universal flexural and transverse machines with 150 kn capacity, can perform flexural tests on concrete beam specimen of maximum size 200x200x800 mm. For products such as flat blocks, flagstones, kerbs, tiles, slabs, masonry units, pipes and any other type of material, the maximum size limit is 550xh550 mm (lower rollers, maximum length 1300 mm).

Features

  • Vertical daylight between upper/lower rollers: Max. 825 – min. 65 mm adjustable each 76 mm by hand winch with counterweights.
  • Rollers dimensions: Dia. 40×550 mm.
  • Complete with 4 adjustable and articulated rollers for two-point loading.
  • Distance between lower rollers adjustable from 75 to 1325 mm.
  • Distance between upper rollers adjustable from 75 to 575 mm.
  • Possibile to easily place one upper roller for centre- point loading in the centre.
  • Graduated scales are foreseen to get easy roller’s adjustment.
  • Ram travel 110 mm approximate.
  • Simple action piston with counterweights to optimise friction.

Specifications

  • Power supply: 230 v 1 ph 50 hz 750 w.
  • Dimensions: 970x1400x2000 mm.
  • Weight: 800 – 850 kg.

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CCU testbeds in Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu is set to host one of India’s five national carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) testbeds, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in the cement industry as part of the country’s 2070 net-zero goal, as per a news report. The facility will be based at UltraTech Cement’s Reddipalayam plant in Ariyalur, supported by IIT Madras and BITS Pilani. Backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the project will pilot an oxygen-enriched kiln capable of capturing up to two tonnes of CO2 per day for conversion into concrete products. Additional testbeds are planned in Rajasthan, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, involving companies like JK Cement and Dalmia Cement. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that funding approvals are underway, with full implementation expected in 2025.

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JSW Cement gears up for IPO

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JSW Cement has set the price range for its upcoming initial public offering(IPO) at US$1.58 to US$1.67 per share, aiming to raise approximately US$409 million. As reported in the news, around US$91 million from the proceeds will be directed towards partially financing a new integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan. Additionally, the company plans to utilise US$59.2 million to repay or prepay existing debts. The remaining capital will be allocated for general corporate purposes.

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Cement industry to gain from new infrastructure spending

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As per a news report, Karan Adani, ACC Chair, has said that he expects the cement industry to benefit from the an anticipated US$2.2tn in new public infrastructure spending between 2025 and 2030. In a statement he said that ACC has crossed the 100Mt/yr cement capacity milestone in April 2025, propelling the company to get closer to its ambitious 140Mt/yr target by the 2028 financial year. The company’s capacity corresponds to 15 per cent of an all-India installed capacity of 686Mt/yr.

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