Part Spotlight: Rotary Drum Tires

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Tire

Rotary drum tires, also known as riding rings, are a structural component of the rotary drum, facilitating smooth and concentric rotation and providing support to the drum shell.  What drum tires are available?  FEECO supplies tires in 1045, 4140, and 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are …

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What are the Benefits of Cooling Potash?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Benefits of Cooling Potash

Though not always needed, a cooling step in potash processing is often utilized after the drying stage. Cooling the material offers many benefits to the end-product, as well as to the processing operation, such as: Increased efficiency: adding a potash cooler means the agglomerated product …

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Part Spotlight: Trunnion Wheel

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Trunnion Wheels

The trunnion wheel, also known as a trunnion roller, is a key structural component of any rotary drum base, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln or granulator. What trunnion wheels are available?  FEECO supplies trunnion wheels in 4140 or 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are available …

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Considerations in Cooling Bulk Solids from a Rotary Kiln

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary kilns have become an essential bulk solids processing tool throughout a number of industries; their ability to facilitate physical and chemical changes through carefully controlled thermal treatment is nearly limitless in application.  Because rotary kilns utilize high temperatures to initiate and carry out reactions, …

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Photo of the Week: Worn Gear Mesh

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Gear Mesh

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 …

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Photo of the Week: Girth Gear Run-Out Procedure

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Girth Gear Run-out Procedure

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 …

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