The tabuk dolomite processing hub saudi arabia
in the northwestern region of saudi arabia near the city of tabuk a strategic industrial project is transforming local dolomite rock into a high-value product for the kingdoms growing glass and ceramics industries. this is the tabuk dolomite processing hub which features a large-scale raymond mill stone powder grinding mill with a robust capacity of 12 tons per hour.
the dolomite sourced from the nearby saq formation is known for its consistent chemical composition including ideal levels of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide. the grinding process reduces this hard rock to a fine powder with a target fineness of 150 microns approximately 100 mesh. this particular fineness is critical for its use as a raw material in the production of sheet glass and container glass where it acts as a flux and stabilizer improving the glasses durability and resistance to weathering.
the project is a joint venture between a local saudi investment group and a chinese engineering firm which provided the complete grinding solution including the main mill baghouse dust collector and automated control system. a major challenge in this project was the extreme summer temperatures in tabuk which can exceed 45 degrees celsius requiring special cooling systems for the mills main bearing and lubrication units.
the engineers overcame this by installing a closed-loop oil cooling system that maintains optimal operating temperatures regardless of the external heat. the 12 tons per hour output ensures a steady supply of dolomite powder to the yanbu industrial city on the red sea coast where several glass factories operate. this stone powder grinding mill project is a key component of saudi arabias vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy and develop its domestic industrial base reducing reliance on imported raw materials.
the dolomite sourced from the nearby saq formation is known for its consistent chemical composition including ideal levels of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide. the grinding process reduces this hard rock to a fine powder with a target fineness of 150 microns approximately 100 mesh. this particular fineness is critical for its use as a raw material in the production of sheet glass and container glass where it acts as a flux and stabilizer improving the glasses durability and resistance to weathering.
the project is a joint venture between a local saudi investment group and a chinese engineering firm which provided the complete grinding solution including the main mill baghouse dust collector and automated control system. a major challenge in this project was the extreme summer temperatures in tabuk which can exceed 45 degrees celsius requiring special cooling systems for the mills main bearing and lubrication units.
the engineers overcame this by installing a closed-loop oil cooling system that maintains optimal operating temperatures regardless of the external heat. the 12 tons per hour output ensures a steady supply of dolomite powder to the yanbu industrial city on the red sea coast where several glass factories operate. this stone powder grinding mill project is a key component of saudi arabias vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy and develop its domestic industrial base reducing reliance on imported raw materials.
