When using a rotary drum, there can be a number of challenges that many processes face depending on the material. Three of the most common are: buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. Keeping these challenges under control will help to ensure that a rotary drum, whether a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator, will last to its ...
When it comes to agglomerating a material, people are often faced with the decision of choosing between a rotary drum agglomerator and a disc pelletizer. Though the choice may seem overwhelming at first, there are many things to take into account that will help you make the right decision for your material. Material Specific Considerations Many times ...
The 2012 Powder Show is fast approaching, taking place May 8-10, in Chicago, IL. The world’s foremost event for the processing industry, the Powder Show is a gathering of professionals from various industries, in areas such as handling, packaging, transport, testing, processing, and storage of bulk solids. With a long history in the bulk solids processing and ...
When it comes to buying an industrial dryer, people are often faced with the decision to choose between a rotary dryer, and a fluid bed dryer. Though the choice between the two can be material specific, ultimately, each dryer has its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision often comes down to customer preference. Historically, rotary ...
Heap leaching, a process by which base metals such as gold, silver, nickel, uranium, and copper are recovered from ore, has been in long been the method of choice for ore beneficiation. While this process has proven to be an efficient process, often chosen for its cost-effectiveness, the efficiency of the heap leaching process relies ...
Earth Day is again upon us, and FEECO International will be celebrating Earth Day as it does every year: the same way they do every day. Though the “official” Earth Day comes but once a year, at FEECO, every day is Earth Day. Earth Day was established 42 years ago by Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted ...
Powder Show 2012 is upon us! This year, the 37th annual Powder Show will be held May 8-10, in Chicago, IL. The Powder Show is the world’s foremost event for those in the processing industry, gathering professionals from areas such as handling, packaging, transport, testing, storage, and processing of bulk solids, from across various industries. This ...
Whether you are using a rotary dryer, rotary kiln, or rotary cooler, there is one thing that all these instruments have in common: they all use methods of heat transfer to carry out their jobs. Heat transfer is how heat moves from one source to another. Understanding the types of heat transfer, and how they ...
If you haven’t been to our Facebook page yet, now is as good a time as any! With the update of Facebook to the Timeline format, we are taking full advantage of the new look and functionality! “Like” our page to stay up to date on our latest blog posts, photos, and events. You can view ...
Rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and rotary kilns are an integral part of the many industrial processes that shape our world. Their efficiency is key in maintaining a steady workflow and upholding quality standards. Seals help in sustaining an efficient and safe process. As a dryer, cooler, and kiln manufacturer, FEECO offers a variety of seals, ...
FEECO is happy to announce that this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012, will mark the 61st anniversary of FEECO International. FEECO opened its doors in 1951, as a Fertilizer Engineering & Equipment Company, and has since grown to serve a variety of industries across the world, including the mining and waste transformation industries. ...
February 28, 2012, FEECO International had the opportunity of having Governor Scott Walker discuss the importance of mining, right from FEECO’s own facility. Against the backdrop of an enormous FEECO rotary ore drum, Governor Walker talked to FEECO employees about the significant role mining has played in Wisconsin’s past, and how it again has the ...
Rotary dryers, rotary coolers, rotary agglomerators, and rotary kilns are a key component in many manufacturing processes, and making sure they run safely, and efficiently is crucial in any process. As a leader in the manufacturing of custom rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and rotary kilns, FEECO offers many tailored solutions for our customer’s needs. And ...
One of the most important aspects to the FEECO lab upgrade, was the data collection system. FEECO’s electrical upgrade features a top of the line Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC. This PLC is the centerpiece for data acquisition during process testing and tolling. This data collection system will not only allow for real-time ...
Tuesday, February 28, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, paid a visit to FEECO International, in Green Bay Wisconsin, to discuss the importance that mining holds for companies like FEECO, and for people all around the state. In an intimate setting, FEECO employees listened as Governor Walker discussed how mining could create thousands of jobs around the ...
FEECO is proud to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2012, they will be hosting Governor Scott Walker at their facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Governor will be discussing the mining industry as it relates to Wisconsin, and the involvement FEECO has had in the mining industry. FEECO has been involved in the mining industry ...
The recent upgrade of FEECO’s lab testing and tolling facility also brought with it an electrical overhaul with efficiency of process flexibility in mind. Due to the uniqueness of FEECO’s capabilities, our lab facility had very distinctive requirements. At FEECO, we offer testing on various pieces of equipment, whether it be one piece, or an entire ...
