The photo of the week this week comes to us from the FEECO archives. This photo, dating back to the early 1950′s, shows a FEECO engineer examining various pan pelletizers. Available in a wide range of sizes, pan pelletizers, also commonly called disc pelletizers, are used in the agglomeration process in order to turn dusty, Read More…
Posts Tagged ‘pan pelletizer’
Principles of Using a Pelletizer
June 6th, 2012
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In the world of pellet equipment, the pelletizer is often chosen for its ability to fine-tune the product size, the process of which, is a combination of both science, and art. The pelletizer offers several variables, all of which can be adjusted, and work together to create the desired pellet. How does a pelletizer work? Read More…
Rotary Drum or Pelletizing Disc?
May 10th, 2012
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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 Read More…
Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 3
January 4th, 2012
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The following piece is an excerpt from an article was written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. Continued from Part 2 Continued from Part 1 Feed material preparation is quite critical to Read More…
Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 2
January 2nd, 2012
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The following piece is an excerpt from an article written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. Continued from Part 1 The techniques of balling, pelletizing, micro-pelletizing, conditioning, and granulation are all accomplished Read More…
Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 1
December 22nd, 2011
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The following piece is an excerpt from an article written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. ABSTRACT Agglomeration is an old technique. Awareness of its value is just beginning to be realized Read More…
YouTube Gives an In-depth Look at Feeco
April 13th, 2011
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Feeco’s YouTube page has been getting more lively as more videos are added to the Feeco International channel. These videos, ranging from manufacturing and lab testing to just plain what’s new, are a great way to stay informed on what’s going on at Feeco. Currently, Feeco’s channel features several lab testing videos, visits from politicians, Read More…
