This week’s photo is a rotary dryer from FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. The end of the drum features a “grizzly;” it is designed to keep over-size material out of the discharge chute. The oversize material, then, falls off the end or stays in the ring until …
FEECO’s lab is a truly inclusive facility, where technicians use a myriad of tools and processes to deliver ideal material testing solutions. An important, but often overlooked, tool used at FEECO is a state-of-the-art microscope and software program from Nikon. The microscope allows lab technicians …
Rotary dryers are a significant capital expenditure, necessitating a thorough discovery process to assess the unique requirements of the system. In preparing to purchase a rotary dryer, keep the following questions in mind to protect the investment and ensure the appropriate solution is acquired. Replacement …
As several factors contribute to increased animal protein demand, phosphate feed supplements are playing an increasingly important role in meeting animal nutrition and global food security needs. A recent market report predicted that the phosphate feed market will grow at a CAGR of 4% to …
Agglomeration drums (also known as agglomerators) are a type of non-pressure agglomeration equipment. They are often selected for their heavy-duty construction, high capacity tolerances, and their versatility to accept variance in feedstock. Here’s how they work: material and binder are fed into the cylindrical rotary …
Potash coolers are an important step in the potash manufacturing process. While a straightforward task, it is still a large undertaking that requires flexibility and expertise in order to finish with a better potash product overall. Why Use a Potash Cooler Potash coolers provide a …
Rotary drum dryers are one of the most widely used types of industrial dryers on the market today. Their heavy-duty design, high throughput, long-term reliability, and simple operation has lent them to a wide range of applications in a variety of industrial process settings. They …
Today’s photo highlights a trunnion wheel and thrust rollers. The 3D image was produced by FEECO’s in-house design team. Trunnion wheels support the weight of a rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. Most importantly, they provide a place for the tire …
Drying plays a critical role in the agglomeration process. When used prior to agglomeration, drying prepares material feedstock for agglomerate formation, and has a direct effect on how material will perform during agglomeration. Used after agglomeration, drying cures pellets into their final, strong form. In …
Tolling, or toll processing, is becoming an increasingly common approach to meeting new or expanding production requirements. Further, the role of the tolling facility is evolving and expanding beyond simple production runs. Whether producers are looking to develop a new product, expedite the commercialization process, …