Posts Tagged ‘Pellets’

Briquettes, Granules, and Pellets – What’s the difference?

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The challenges presented by the handling of material fines is an issue faced across many industries. Whether working with fertilizers, ores, or coal, materials which are difficult to handle, or dusty, can benefit greatly from agglomeration. Because there are many processes by which a material can be agglomerated, people are often overwhelmed at where to ...

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 3

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration

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 Feed material preparation is quite critical to successful pelletizing. Proper premixing of feed ...

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 2

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration

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 as a ...

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration Part 1

Material Size Control Through Agglomeration

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 in industries ...

FEECO Attends 32nd Biennial IBA Conference

Institute for Briquetting and Agglomeration

The Institute for Briquetting and Agglomeration (IBA) held its 32nd biennial conference and workshop last month in New Orleans, Louisiana, and FEECO International was in attendance. With a long history in the agglomeration industry, FEECO has been involved with the IBA for many years. At this year’s conference, FEECO’s Brett Rittenhouse presented a paper on ...

FEECO International the Greenest Company on Earth

Just 41 years ago, Senator Gaylord Nelson set aside April 22 as Earth Day; a day to honor and raise environmental awareness and to aid in the effort to put regulations on toxins going into the environment. This April 22, 2011, Feeco International will be celebrating Earth Day the same way it celebrates every other day, ...

YouTube Gives an In-depth Look at Feeco

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, and ...

FEECO Internationals State of the Art Testing Laboratory & Pilot Plant

FEECO has over 50 years of testing experience in their fully equipped laboratory and pilot plant Green Bay, WI (September 14, 2006)- The FEECO International testing and tolling facility is a state of the art facility consisting of a pilot plant, tolling production plant, and analytical laboratory. The FEECO International Test Laboratory / Pilot Plant provides ...