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Revolutionary Belt Cleaning

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11 months ago

November 20, 2025

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Ashwini Khunte, Regional Head – Sales and Marketing, Martin Engineering, discusses conveyor maintenance with advanced belt cleaning technology, which delivers durability, efficiency and safety for cement plants.

In every cement plant, a conveyor belt system forms the critical artery that moves material from raw feed to end product. That means conveyor performance is key to productivity and profitability.
Given that a cement plant can have well in excess of 100 conveyors, keeping belts running efficiently demands that they are well-maintained and remain free from carry-back, spillage and build-up that would otherwise cause excess wear and unscheduled down time.
Conveyors are also among the most dynamic and hazardous machinery within any processing plant, and manually inspecting and maintaining each component of a conveyor belt system across a wide area can also be time-consuming, labor intensive and, crucially, involves significant exposure to risk.
Even though the entire cement operation depends on conveyor performance, the importance of clean belts to overall productivity is rarely understood or prioritized by busy plant maintenance teams. Fortunately help is at hand, with specialists from Martin Engineering in available to help Indian cement producers to identify the root causes of their pain points and recommend innovative solutions that are proven to work.
As the world leader in bulk handling solutions, Martin Engineering recently marked 80 years of product innovation, engineering expertise and global growth. The company’s flagship Center for Innovation in Neponset, Illinois, USA is a hothouse for engineering research and technological advancement. As a result, Martin Engineering has become synonymous with the development and manufacture of innovations that deliver cleaner, safer and more productive bulk materials processing.

Unmatched belt cleaning
One of the many products by Martin that’s unique in the marketplace is the revolutionary CleanScrape® range of primary and secondary belt cleaners. In virtually every situation, CleanScrape outperforms all conventional scrapers, setting unrivalled standards for endurance, efficiency and reliability.
Featuring unique patented technology, CleanScrape is the most durable belt cleaning system available, delivering superior cleaning, whole-life cost reductions, and guaranteed to last four times the service life of conventional cleaners with a fraction of the maintenance time. Indeed, there are many cases where a much longer performance lifespan is achieved.
Installed diagonally across the discharge pulley, the blade forms a three-dimensional helix with a highly-effective but low contact pressure between belt and cleaner. The ‘blade’ is comprised of a matrix of tungsten carbide tips and is tensioned against the belt by cables, typically resulting in the removal of up to 95 per cent of stubborn material stuck to the belt.
Engineered for belt widths up to 120 in. (up to 3000 mm), speeds up to 1500 fpm (7.5 m/s), and pulley diameters of up to 78 in. (2000 mm), the cleaner’s groundbreaking design mean it requires minimal space for installation and also make it suitable for use on mechanical splices – put simply it’s the best performing and most versatile belt cleaner on the market.
The CleanScrape® Secondary Cleaner is a fully stainless steel assembly featuring independent 6-inch-wide blades with carbide tips. Each tip is supported on spring-loaded arms at both ends. The load springs allow independent blade rotation back and forward as well as up and down. This range of motion provides equal load pressure across each blade, absorbs obstructions, conforms to ever-changing belt undulations, and is able to arc safely in the event of belt rollback.
When used in combination, the CleanScrape® range of primary and secondary belt cleaners offers unparalleled belt cleaning performance. Carry-back, spillage and build-up are virtually eliminated, ensuring plants can run for way longer without stoppages, and maintenance frequency is much reduced allowing teams to focus on other priorities. But before jumping to conclusions about material handling problems, it’s always best to take a holistic approach. Martin Engineering’s team of experts work alongside maintenance teams and contractors to identify the root causes, specify the right solutions and deliver a return on your investment in improvement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ashwini Khunte, Regional Head – Sales and Marketing, Martin Engineering, brings experience from previous roles at Martin Engineering and Move Tech Conveyors. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering.

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JSW Cement Commissions 1 MTPA Unit in Rajasthan

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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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2 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

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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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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.