Process Sensors Corporation

Cement & Lime

Cement & Lime

Cement and lime mortars have been important in a multitude of construction uses for over 2000 years; there is still nothing better. The characteristics of cement and lime mortar provide unique benefits in masonry applications that distinguish it from other mortar materials. The tensile bond strength, as well as the resistance to water penetration, makes them the durable material needed to accommodate stresses caused by building movement and seasonal changes.  

Production of both natural hydraulic lime (NHL) and artificial hydraulic lime (AHL) for use in cement and lime mortars requires burning the material at controlled, high temperatures in a rotary kiln. Temperature measurement with non-contact infrared sensors and thermal imaging/line scanner cameras at a number of locations during operation of a kiln is essential to ensure product quality, minimize emissions, and prevent damage to the kiln shell and material handling conveyors. Infrared temperature sensors provide fast, accurate readings that allow the processing facility to control each step of the process to achieve maximum efficiency.  

Process Sensors Corporation has worldwide sales and support offices to assist on projects from initial ROI to installation, with strong support after the sale. To learn more about the success of Process Sensors Corporation solutions with many cement and lime production challenges, click on your application below.

  • Cold clinker in bucket elevator or conveyor belt
  • Outer wall of cylindrical rotary kiln
  • Sinter zones

For more detailed information on how our products interact with Cement & Lime Kiln applications, read our Application Note here.

Featured Applications

Rotary Kilns

Kiln temperature measurement is critical in all areas including material preheat, mid-kiln, burning zone, kiln shell and clinker cooler.