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Hardened wear plate increases plant life
A specialist engineering company has saved Tarmac more than GBP 750,000 by solving a wearing problem on hoppers at the company's Hilton works.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 January 2007
21 years of growth in welding
Welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc is celebrating 21 years of growth.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 October 2006
Blocks provide premium wear protection
Users of machinery in heavy-duty mining and quarrying processes who need to cut downtime for maintenance are increasingly turning an ultrathick protection product.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 June 2006
Wearplate cuts maintenance in gold mine
Tough steel plating from UK-based Ace Arc is being used to protect machinery digging for gold in Uzbekistan.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 June 2006
Work experience programme answers skills shortage
Ace Arc has been named East Midlands Work Experience Employer of the Year 2006 for providing a structured and dedicated work experience programme for young people.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 April 2006
Managers practice what they preach
Not content with winning an award for providing outstanding training to young workers, a Leicestershire boss is now putting himself through the training treatment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 April 2006
Tough lining protects quarry equipment
Abrasion resistant chromium carbide wearplate fitted in a giant vibratory feeder under a stockpile feeder at Lafarge Aggregates' Mountsorrel quarry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 September 2005
Hard steel used to improve recycling machines
Pressure on industry to recycle more has opened up a market for hard steel linings, usually used in quarry equipment, to toughen up recycling machines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 September 2005
Wearplate proves popular in Malaysian mines
Quarry equipment specialist Ace Arc has won a third order in Malaysia for its armour plating to protect heavy duty excavation gear against wear.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 December 2004
Chromium carbide wearplates prove popular
Ace Arc is increasing its capacity to manufacture abrasion resistant chromium carbide wearplates by 50% in response to demand by the quarrying, mining and construction industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2004
Siddles and Gillanders strengthen team
Leicestershire-based welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc has strengthened its sales and administration team with two new appointments.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 May 2004
Wearplate to protect saltwater dredgers
Welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc is playing a crucial part in the fight against sea and sand to create one of the world's grandest civil engineering projects.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 May 2004
Lloyds is a model employee
Ace Arc has found the ideal sponsorship opportunity for a small firm on a fast track to success - model racing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 May 2004
Dirt Whacker cleans up in Norway
Ace Arc is helping Norwegian quarry owner Franzefoss extend the life of its conveyor belts with the installation of two Dirt Whacker cleaning systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 May 2004
Conveyor cleaner wins in long-term test
In trials conducted at British Energy's Eggborough Power Station, Ace Arc's Dirt Whacker was found to be a most durable and effective conveyor belt cleaner.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2003
Dryer refurbishment showcases skills
The decision by Lafarge Aggregates to bring a major piece of equipment back into operation gave engineering company Ace Arc the opportunity to use all its welding and fabrication expertise.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 July 2003
Wearplate provides ongoing Malasian success
One of Malaysia's largest distributors of wear-resistant products and services has chosen Ace Arc to supply its chromium carbide wearplate.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2003
Wearplate improved by variable composition
Wearplate supplied by Ace Arc has been designed to meet the arduous operating conditions encountered in the quarrying, construction and mining industries, but is also suitable for many general uses
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 September 2001
Automatic belt cleaner for any belt width
The Dirt Whacker belt cleaner from Ace Arc provides automatic operation, with permanent self-compensating adjustment against wear, for any belt width
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 July 2001
Ultimate in belt cleaning technology claimed
Ace Arc has recently been appointed as sole UK distributor for Dirt Whacker belt cleaning equipment, claimed as the ultimate in belt cleaning technology
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 May 2001
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