Archive for 2012

Overcoming Challenges with Rotary Drums

Ball and Tube Knocker

When using a rotary drum, there can be a number of challenges that many processes face depending on the material. Three of the most common are: buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. Keeping these challenges under control will help to ensure that a rotary drum, whether a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator, will last to its ...

Rotary Drum or Pelletizing Disc?

Rotary Drum or Pelletizing Disc

When it comes to agglomerating a material, people are often faced with the decision of choosing between a rotary drum agglomerator and a disc pelletizer. Though the choice may seem overwhelming at first, there are many things to take into account that will help you make the right decision for your material. Material Specific Considerations Many times ...

Powder Show 2012 is Almost Here!

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The 2012 Powder Show is fast approaching, taking place May 8-10, in Chicago, IL. The world’s foremost event for the processing industry, the Powder Show is a gathering of professionals from various industries, in areas such as handling, packaging, transport, testing, processing, and storage of bulk solids. With a long history in the bulk solids processing and ...

FEECO’s Use of Export Import Bank a Nice Advantage

Export Import Bank

While some Foreign companies may have trouble financing their projects, FEECO International works with Export Import Bank, allowing FEECO to provide our customers with a nice alternative to some of the traditional methods of financing, such as a line of credit. Export Import Bank, better known as Ex Im Bank, is the official export credit agency ...

Rotary Dryer or Fluid Bed Dryer

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When it comes to buying an industrial dryer, people are often faced with the decision to choose between a rotary dryer, and a fluid bed dryer. Though the choice between the two can be material specific, ultimately, each dryer has its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision often comes down to customer preference. Historically, rotary ...

Agglomeration Drums in the Heap Leaching Process

Agglomeration Drum

Heap leaching, a process by which base metals such as gold, silver, nickel, uranium, and copper are recovered from ore, has been in long been the method of choice for ore beneficiation. While this process has proven to be an efficient process, often chosen for its cost-effectiveness, the efficiency of the heap leaching process relies ...

FEECO International Celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day 2012

Earth Day is again upon us, and FEECO International will be celebrating Earth Day as it does every year: the same way they do every day. Though the “official” Earth Day comes but once a year, at FEECO, every day is Earth Day. Earth Day was established 42 years ago by Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted ...