AUTHOR General Kinematics

For your foundry, mining, or materials processing facility, the temptation to save money with used vibratory equipment is high. To make the best investment for your operation, however, it’s important to understand the pros and cons to buying used vibratory equipment. With that information in mind, you’ll be able to make a better decision or […]

Plastic is a synthetic polymer, capable of being molded into a variety of materials, including containers, textiles, and more. The first man-made plastic was revealed in 1862, when Alexander Parkes shared a new invention: a material that could be molded when heated, and that retained its shape once cooled. Other inventions soon followed, with resistance […]

When it comes to buying the right equipment for your mining operation, there are a number of factors to consider. From your budget to the size of your operation and beyond, it’s important to do the research so you install the equipment that is going to help your operation thrive. But you’ve likely already considered […]

In late June 2019, General Kinematics will be attending GIFA 2019, the International Foundry Trade Fair and Technical Forum in Düsseldorf, Germany. With our international presence and a commitment to the highest quality foundry manufacturing, we’re looking forward to rubbing shoulders with some of the best in the industry. We’ll also be bringing along two […]

Since civilization began, people have used mining techniques to access minerals in the surface of the Earth. Discoveries have shown that flint pebbles were extracted from deposits in France and Britain as far back as the New Stone Age. Ancient Egyptians mined copper as far back as 3000 BCE. In the earliest days, mining was […]

In 2016, a CPP coal mine site in Australia wanted to handle higher ash seams than the CPP had been designed for. It also was looking to recycle coking coal tailings to produce a thermal product. To achieve this, the mine needed an increased reject screen capacity of up to 1000 tph from their current […]

Every day, 6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases. That’s more than 2.3 million deaths per year. Since 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has celebrated World Safety Day on April 28. World Safety Day helps raise awareness of occupational safety and health. Through worldwide events and activities on World […]

Municipal solid waste, or MSW, can be recovered and turned into biofuel. This process of turning garbage into fuel works twofold: it lessens the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and it keeps trash out of landfills. When MSW is burned rather than buried in landfills, the volume of waste is reduced by about 87%. In […]

What is Metal Casting? Metal casting is a modern process with ancient roots. In the metal casting process, metal shapes are formed by pouring liquid metal into a mold, where it is cooled and later extracted from the mold. Metal casting is arguably the earliest and most influential industrial process in history. It’s used to […]

CastExpo 2019 is quickly approaching! From April 27-30, the General Kinematics team will be at the CastExpo tradeshow in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s the largest North American expo for metalcasting suppliers, buyers, and metalcasters. CastExpo will have tech demos, full-scale exhibits, keynote speakers, thousands of attendees, and more. General Kinematics will be on site to meet […]