by Stephanie Blest | Aug 10, 2020 | Hycontrol, Silos
When it comes to employee and equipment safety, the SHIELD silo protection system from Hycontrol has revolutionized how plants operate. This turn-key system provides control and test functions to prevent silo over-pressurization and filter blinding, and comes packed...
by maximus | Jan 30, 2020 | Material Handling Systems
An interview with silo safety expert Jim Mantz about Hycontrol’s Shield Silo Protection System Each year, thousands of silo over-pressurizations occur in the U.S. – injuring employees, stalling operations and in some cases, costing millions to repair. If...
by maximus | Mar 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been in the concrete industry long, you know that without proper oversight and extensive monitoring, silos can have their share of issues. While most problems lead to a shortened operational life, other problems can put employees in jeopardy. That’s why...
by Standley Batch | Jan 30, 2017 | Material Handling Systems
While concrete pavers look lavish, recent innovations have shown increased benefits for communities that use them for side roads instead of asphalt. For example, in Atlanta, Georgia, a city very prone to flooding, city officials had six miles of permeable pavers...
by Standley Batch | Jan 25, 2017 | Material Handling Systems
While fly ash and Portland cement are the big dogs in terms of raw materials for adding to cement, there are other alternatives ready to make a name for themselves. Silica fume This fine, glass-like powder is collected from electric arc furnaces. This multipurpose...
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