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Martin Engineering launches nextgen tracking technology

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Martin Engineering has designed the highly responsive Martin® Tracker™ HD (heavy-duty) belt conveyor alignment system with widely available plate steel to increase availability and affordability across all the six continents that it serves. A mistracking belt produces excessive spillage, which increases labour costs for cleanup and may cause contact with the mainframe. This damages both the belt and the structure and increases the potential for a friction fire. The Martin Tracker HD upper and lower units provide immediate, continuous and precise adjustment of the mistracking belt. The result is greater productivity with less unscheduled downtime from both equipment replacement and spillage cleanup for a lower cost of operation.

“Since most OEM mistracking devices are only designed to prevent contact with the stringer and don’t actually realign the belt, operators can spend a lot of time monitoring the system and adjusting idlers to achieve consistent alignment,” explained Dave Mueller, Product Manager, Martin Engineering. With the new system, when the rollers detect slight variations in the belt path, the force of the wandering belt causes the arms to automatically position a pivoting idler in the opposite direction of the misalignment. The product is compatible with most belt conveyor systems and is field tested and approved.

By automating consistent belt tracking, this solution reduces equipment wear, maintenance time, and downtime. These factors lower the cost of operation offering the best return on investment of any tracker on the market.

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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