Today’s photo highlights various pellet samples produced in the FEECO Innovation Center. The Innovation Center offers pelletization test work to transform raw material fines or dusts into round, spherical pellets as outlined in today’s featured photo. Test work is designed around each customer’s unique …
Iron oxides, of which there are 16, are chemical compounds made up of iron and oxygen. These diverse chemical compounds are widely employed by various industries for their use as pigments. Termed iron oxide pigments (IOPs), IOPs have become an indispensable material for one industry …
In the early stages of designing and developing a pelletizing plant, many questions often arise: what equipment will best suit my process; do I need a binder; how tall will my building have to be, and more. While this process prompts a host of questions, …
The recent coronavirus pandemic has shown us that our public facilities are largely ill-prepared for mitigating germ spread. As we become hyper-aware of the surfaces around us and how they contribute to the transfer of germs, copper, the material already critical to the development of …
Why is material knowledge fundamental to process and product design? To answer that question, let’s suppose that you operate a glass treatment facility that sorts, crushes, and then melts recycled glass into a new product. You notice there is a significant loss in crushed glass …
Reconditioning or resurfacing of rotary drum tires (riding rings) and trunnion wheels via grinding is one of the most important maintenance procedures carried out on rotary equipment such as dryers, coolers, and kilns. While restoring these load-bearing surfaces is a common practice, many questions often …
As the coronavirus continues to decimate economies, the pandemic has thrust several issues into the spotlight, not the least of which is the need for more reliable mineral supply chains the world over. The need for more stable mineral supplies was a top-of-mind issue before …
Today’s photo highlights a chain and sprocket drive assembly in 3D. The chain and sprocket drive is ideal for small rotary drums running up to 75 horsepower. It is a cost-effective option, and easy to run. Here’s how it works: a large sprocket wrapped around …
When looking to agglomerate material, many options are available. Agglomeration equipment manufacturers often specialize in a particular industry, type of agglomeration equipment, or category of agglomeration solutions. As the capabilities, offerings, and experience of each manufacturer vary significantly, finding the right agglomeration equipment provider requires …
Agglomeration (particle size enlargement) is widely used throughout the agriculture industry to minimize dust, improve handling and transportation characteristics, and enhance product performance – among other things. The practice offers benefits to everything from fertilizers and soil amendments, to animal feed products, and even pesticides. …