To many companies, FEECO is known as the leader in agglomeration equipment, to others, it’s for our custom rotary dryers and kilns, and still others, it’s our fertilizer granulation capabilities they know us for. Though FEECO has built a reputation in each of these industries, what makes FEECO unique is our ability to combine all Read More…
As the need for more sustainable practices grows exponentially, the need to find solutions that divert waste streams from landfills is ever on the rise. Companies are cropping up around the world to solve today’s waste problems, looking to divert industrial, business, and even household wastes from overstuffed landfills. And while the term “waste stream Read More…
The following article was featured in the Sept/Oct issue of “Fertilizer International.” More Than An Equipment Company As a pioneer in rotary drying technology, Feeco International was founded in 1951 to supply the fertilizer industry and a variety of companies in the chemical processing, mining, energy and paper sectors with a range of handling and Read More…
In the coming months, you may notice items being added to our literature page, and those that are already there, updating. This is part of FEECO International’s effort to bring you the most up-to-date information on what we have to offer our customers. Our newest brochure takes a look at FEECO’s lab testing and tolling Read More…
The old adage, “give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime,” rings very true for what we at Feeco International do every day. Any company can sell a product, but not just any company can deliver a solution to last a Read More…
Feeco has been in business for over 60 years, supplying engineering and equipment to thousands of companies all over the world, and is continuing to grow. But what allows a company, started by one man in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to stay in business for so long? Aside from the quality craftsmanship, cutting edge technology, and Read More…
Another key phase in rotary dryer design is determining the best flights to use inside the rotary dryer. Flights are like specially designed fins, that pick up the material as the rotary drum rotates, and then gradually drop the material through the stream of gas, like a clothes dryer. This falling of the material is Read More…
Another characteristic to look at is the size of pellets. This will combine with specific heat, heat transfer, and percent moisture to help determine the retention time, or the amount of time the material needs to be in the dryer. In turn, the retention time will help determine the needs of a rotary dryer. Retention Read More…
What does atmosphere have to do with rotary dryer design, you ask? Well actually, a lot. The needs of a rotary dryer can differ greatly from region to region, due to different climates. Things like humidity, temperature, and elevation can play a big part in determining the specifics of your rotary dryer. Let’s take humidity Read More…
After you have determined the characteristics of your material, it is necessary to look at the limitations set by your material, as these too will play a part in the design of the rotary dryer. For example, some materials may not be able to come into contact with oxygen. In this case, an indirect rotary Read More…
