Today’s photo shows the gear mesh of a gear and pinion drive, the mechanism that causes a rotary drum to rotate. The face of the teeth here are worn, an indication that the gear should be replaced, or they may break off. In most cases, replacement …
This week’s photo highlights a girth gear run-out procedure in action. A black strap (pictured) is mounted along the gear’s teeth. A dial indicator follows the strap’s path, and measures the tip of the teeth along the strap. This procedure reveals the amount of wear …
This week’s photo highlights a ball and tube knocking system. Knocking systems are often implemented to combat build-up inside of a rotary dryer. The systems are usually externally fitted on the inlet end of the dryer, where the incoming material is most wet and sticky. …
Rotary drum tires, or riding rings, are one of the primary support components of a rotary drum, resting on trunnion wheels and allowing rotation of the unit on its base. As technology has advanced, the approach to mounting drum tires has evolved, with each change …
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 …
Granulation drums are utilized in many industries, processing a wide range of materials into a more usable, more marketable granular form, whether it be for use as a fertilizer, chemical agent, mineral, or otherwise. Since all materials respond differently to granulation, the design of a …
Granulation drums, also commonly called granulators or agglomeration drums, are used throughout a variety of industrial settings to process fines into a granular product. They have become the basis of modern fertilizer granulation, and continue to make their way into a growing number of applications. …
The granulation drum, or granulator, is a diverse processing tool used throughout various industries to produce a granular product via wet granulation (also known as non-pressure, tumble-growth, or agitation agglomeration). The design of a commercial-scale granulation drum must take several factors into consideration in order …
This week’s photo is a granulation drum, or granulator, from the late 1950s. FEECO customizes granulation drums to meet each customer’s processing requirements and throughputs. Some drums, for example, are built with a specialized lining to protect against corrosive materials, while others are manufactured …
When looking for versatile manufacturing equipment capable of producing granules, rotary drums are often the equipment of choice. However, confusion frequently arises in choosing between an agglomerator and granulator. Because rotary drums are flexible in design and capable of processing large capacities, they are extensively …