FEECO is excited to announce the addition of a new brochure to our literature library: Knocking System Options. Knocking systems are often used on rotary dryers to help in controlling build-up on the interior of the drum. Build-up is caused by material sticking to itself, or to the interior of the rotary drum, and can Read More…
The process of sizing a rotary dryer is one of precise engineering involving complex calculations and meticulous design. While the process is not well simplified into a few paragraphs, an explanation can be offered as to some of the concepts behind the process of rotary dryer sizing. Many of the calculations behind sizing a dryer Read More…
Rotary dryers have been a part of the thermal processing industry for over a century, and have earned their reputation as the industry workhorse for industrial dryers. They have become a staple in industries such as agriculture and mineral processing, and are often chosen for their high efficiency. One aspect that contributes to this efficiency Read More…
FEECO was founded in 1951, and quickly built a reputation for providing high quality rotary dryers. We’ve been engineering and manufacturing rotary dryers for over 60 years. These images are an advertisement for a FEECO rotary dryer from the early 1960’s. Though the technology we use to engineer and manufacture these dryers has changed drastically Read More…
Avoiding costly downtime for repairs is a top priority in running a successful operation, no matter what industry you’re in, or what equipment you’re working with. And while buying high quality equipment will help to avoid downtime, this alone will not prevent it. The same holds true for rotary dryers. Just like a car, a Read More…
The rotary dryer has made a reputation as the ‘workhorse’ of the thermal processing industry. But perhaps less well known, is the versatility in applications offered by rotary dryers. Able to process virtually any type of solid, rotary dryers have been proven for over a century. These dependable machines are low maintenance, low power, and Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
At Feeco International, we know that down time means money lost. That’s why we’ve developed our unique “unitized” drive base. We developed this unitized base with adjustment sole plate to minimize turn-around time not only during installation, but also during routine maintenance. This time-saver can be used for rotary kilns, rotary dryers, rotary calciners, rotary Read More…
When it comes to thermal processing, how do you know if you need a rotary kiln, or a rotary dryer? Though these two products share similar thermal processing principles, they are used in very different applications. While rotary kilns can dry a product, their main concern is not in drying, but simply heating. Rotary dryers Read More…
