At 160 feet long and 14.6 feet in diameter, this kiln never rested. Turning at a steady 3 RPM, it fired limestone to around 1200°C, transforming it into clinker in just 40 minutes. This was the beating heart of the plant, a machine built for endurance, running day and night without pause. To the right, the remains of the old No. 5 kiln hint at an earlier era of cement production—one step in the constant push for efficiency and scale.
This striking image captures the sheer scale of industrial production, frozen in time. A bold statement piece for those drawn to the beauty of industry and its remnants.