Bucket elevators are essential for handling potash at various stages of processing, storage, and distribution. From mining and ore processing to fertilizer production and loadout, these elevators efficiently transport potash in both raw and processed forms. However, the unique characteristics of potash—namely its hygroscopic and …
Updates in Mining Report: Critical Minerals Demand to Quadruple by 2040 Accounting and professional services firm, BDO, released their Annual Mining Report. According to the firm’s findings, demand for critical minerals for use in clean energy technologies will almost triple in the next five years …
The increasing reliance on froth flotation in mineral beneficiation is driving demand for a key piece of equipment: conditioning drums. This trend is particularly evident in the potash industry, where efficiency is indispensable to meeting global fertilizer needs sustainably. In the face of this growing …
When considering an industrial agglomeration solution for a material, most focus is placed on what agglomeration equipment will yield the desired characteristics of the final product. While these are vital primary considerations, an equally important concern should be how to pre-condition a material for the …
Fluid bed dryers are one of the most popular types of industrial dryers, and for good reason: their high rate of heat transfer, paired with their wide applicability and small footprint, makes them favorable in a range of different production settings. Acquiring a fluid bed …
Bucket elevators are essential to bulk material handling operations, efficiently transporting materials vertically. However, their performance and longevity depend on proper maintenance procedures. This article explores key best practices in bucket elevator maintenance, focusing on belt/chain tension, casing alignment, and throat plate adjustment. Following these …
Updates in Mining Deloitte Releases Annual Mining Industry Trends Report Professional services firm Deloitte has released their annual Tracking the Trends report, laying out the top ten trends affecting the mining and metals industry. Among them are the need for a new style of leadership, …
Recent advancements have made rotary kiln alignment methods faster and more effective than ever. Misalignment is one of the most common (and most treatable) causes of rotary kiln damage. Alignment touches all components of a rotary kiln, with misalignment promoting wear on all parts. In …
If material needs to be moved vertically, chances are a bucket elevator is the ideal solution for the job. In fact, the versatility and configurability of this equipment make bucket elevators a common bulk material handling system in a number of different industries. What follows …
Refractory is specific to direct-fired rotary kilns, insulating and protecting the shell of the drum from high internal temperatures; they also function to maintain heat retention. Many types of refractory exist, with the most common options being brick or castable. Brick is typically used for …