The top 5 practices for cement storage are: 1) waterproofing storage areas, 2) using a first-in, first-out removal method, 3) avoiding the use of hooks, 4) storing cement on raised platforms, and 5) keeping cement bags a safe distance from walls. Platinum Cement is a manufacturer of 43 and 53 grade ordinary Portland cement with 25 years of experience in cement and concrete production.

1. Top 5 practices in Cement Storage
Cement Manufacturing
The following article highlights the top 5 practices useful
in cement storage. These practices would prove useful to
manfuacturers and users of cement , and would result in
less damages to and fro from the cement storage points.
The list of top 5 practices in cement storage is as follows:……
1.Water proofing: Water leakages should be sealed and roofs and floorings
should be applied with water proof coatings.The most frequent problems
arising in cement storage have been in the rainy seasons where the Godowns
have not been properly water insulated. The physical condition while storage
should be analyzed in-person before storage of cement especially for the
rainy seasons. Avoid using new godowns where water leakages through
floorings and roofings have not yet been tested.
2.Application of FIFO method for removal:The cement bags stacked first
should be removed first . This method ensures that cement bags are kept for
minimal time in storage before dispatch. Cement strength has a tendency to
deteriorate with increase of storage times in godowns.
3.Strictly use No Hooks: Do not allow hooks to facilitate in storage of
cement. Using hooks has been marked as a detrimental practice for handling
of bags as it exposes the cement to the open atmosphere which may be damp
and misty. Hence to avoid any negative effects of atmosphere to affect the
quality of cement, it is best to provide the workers with proper cement
handling tools .Also, the use of hooks for cement bag handling tends to

2. increase the spillage from the cement bags , resulting in cement losses in
godown and any further distribution of cement .
4.Raised Platform: Cement storage should be done on the raised platforms
from the ground , this practice would enable cement storage to be isolated
from the Godown floorings which might be damp and wet. Preferably the
raised floorings should be constructed from wooden materials as far as
possible. The raised platform ensures that in heavy rains also the water
channels from the water discharge systems are safely expelled outside.
5.Keep distance from side walls: One important factor to consider while
storage is keeping a safe distance from the side walls , ensuring isolation of
cement bags from the leaky and damp walls especially if the walls are
exposed to the external atmosphere.
About The Platinum Cement:
We are manufacturers of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in 43 Grade OPC
and 53 Grade OPC. We have the most energy efficient and high quality
manufacturing industry with excellence in concrete performance.
We have 25 years of knowledge in cement and concrete industry. We are a
core management team of engineers who have 25 years experience in the
production and quality maintenance in cement and concrete fields. The
industry is well equipped with rigorous testing system to ensure the quality of
cement is highest standard
and fulfills the demand of all constructional purposes from High rise buildings,
Road Development projects, Water retaining structures etc.
Contact Us:
Company Name : Platinum Cement
Contact Person : Naresh Mittal
Address : 86, Jankinagar Extension, Behind Holkar

3. Science College, Indore M.P. 452001
Contact No. : 0731- 2409101- 02- 03
E-mail : info@platinumcement.in
Website : http://www.platinumcement.in