Extraction
Dolomite and limestone are extracted and transported to the kilns.
![Extraction](img/p_01.jpg)
Extraction of raw materials
Calcination
The calcium or magnesium carbonate (limestone or dolomite) are dissociated by application of heat at high temperatures to convert the carbonate to an oxide of calcium or magnesium which is lime.
![Horno](img/p_02.jpg)
Maerz Kiln
Classification
Lime is transported by transfer towers for classification.
![Torres de transferencia](img/p_03.jpg)
Torres Transfer
Storage
Stored in different silos according to the product being processed.
![Almacenamiento](img/p_04.jpg)
Storage
Sub-processes
After remaining in the corresponding hoppers can be pulverized lime or hydrated, according to the final product to be manufactured.
![Hidratadora](img/p_05.jpg)
Hydrating
![Molino de Martillo](img/p_06.jpg)
Hammer Mill
Final Product
The byproducts results in different types of lime are packaged according to customer requirements: Steel, Pulverized, Quicklime, Hydrated and Dolomitic.
![Cal Siderúrgica](img/p_08.jpg)
Steelmaker Lime
![Cal Dolomitica](img/p_09.jpg)
Dolomitic Lime
![Cal Hidratada](img/p_10.jpg)
Hydrated Lime
![Cal Viva Pulvrizada](img/p_11.jpg)
Powder Lime
![Cal Dolomitica (presentación briqueta)](img/p_12.jpg)
Dolomitic Lime (briquette presentation)
Distribution
Our products are distributed in several forms as super sacks, packaging or directly 25kg bulk.
![Super sacos](img/p_13.jpg)
Big Bags
![Empaque individual de 25kg](img/p_14.jpg)
Individual packing 25 kg
![Directamente en camión](img/p_15.jpg)
Directly on Truck