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Sand Casting: Process, Equipment, and History Sand casting is a versatile and widely used casting process that has been practiced for centuries. Sand casting is great for creating metal components in a cost-effective manner. Keep reading to learn about the sand casting process, different types of sand casting, its history, and more.  What is Sand […]

The Importance of Lithium Whether you’ve heard of it or not, almost all of us use lithium in some way or another in our day-to-day lives. Reuters has projected the demands to increase by over five times by 2030 due to the growing use of high-tech devices like electric vehicles and smartphones. Lithium-ion batteries power […]

What are Aggregate Feeders? Aggregate feeders transfer bulk aggregate materials to screens, hoppers, bins, and other equipment. Feeders are also used to meet the desired flow rates for aggregate processing or crushing systems.  Often, bulk aggregate materials need to be “activated” when being processed, or they will get stuck or cause jams. Thicker or wet […]

Copper Added as a Critical Mineral In its latest assessment, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) added copper to its list of critical materials in the medium term due to projected demands as the U.S. shifts towards cleaner energy sources such as solar and wind. Copper’s addition to this list makes it eligible for government […]

For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Reduces Light Energy Consumption by 44% September 13, 2023: General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, installed new eco-friendly lights in their primary 262,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. General Kinematics aims to reduce its energy consumption […]

All About Aggregate Screening Equipment What is an Aggregate Screen? Aggregate screens are separation machines used to sort bulk aggregate materials by size after being crushed. Aggregate screening equipment uses a mesh screen to catch larger materials (such as stones) while allowing smaller particles (such as sand and gravel) to pass through holes.  These screens […]