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Unfortunately, operations at foundries are capable of eating up high amounts of energy. Not only does such energy consumption prove costly over time, it does nothing for the state of the environment. If you’re hoping to minimize energy expenses while … Continued
Understanding the energy consumption in all phases of plant operation lets you identify the areas where change can have the biggest impact on efficiency. There are several plant areas to consider, but the biggest consumers of power are the first … Continued
Since civilization began, people have used mining techniques to access minerals in the earth. The citizens of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece all engaged in mining. In the earliest days, mining was slow-going and dangerous. However, as time … Continued
Without the mining industry, your Smartphone would not be so smart. In fact, the majority of all electronic devices make use of more than 35 minerals. Some of these important minerals include silver and gold. Without mining, baking soda would … Continued
The General Kinematics team had fun shaking things up while exhibiting at the 2013 ISRI Convention and Exposition. We asked several ISRI attendees what they like about working with GK. Here’s what they had to say: “General Kinematics is a … Continued
So you want to or are considering starting a recycling center? Your goals are admirable, yet the process is daunting. Thankfully, there are helpful resources to get you off to a great start and to make the task easier. Here … Continued
Challenge A Midwest ferrous foundry had experienced historic high levels of damage to castings, labor costs, and inefficiencies of placing castings in tubs prior to blasting. It was determined that that multiple points of handling castings and/or placing into tubs, … Continued
The General Kinematics team finished up another successful show at CastExpo 2013. It was a great event with loads of industry professionals. While at the show, some happy General Kinematics customers told us why they love working with the GK … Continued
General Kinematics will be attending the 2013 Cast Expo and Metalcasting Congress as an exhibitor on Saturday, April 6-Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in St. Louis, Missouri. The expo is sponsored by the American Foundry Society and is the largest metalcasting … Continued
Safety is a huge concern in the mining industry. When mining injuries, fatalities, or near-fatalities make national or international headlines, the issue becomes even more crucial. The question is this: How does a mining company improve safety? One often-overlooked … Continued