Seal Options for Rotary Dryers and Kilns

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Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Seal options for rotary dryers (driers), coolers, kilns, drums

Rotary dryers and kilns are an integral part of the many industrial processes that shape our world. From fertilizer and chemical production, to ore beneficiation and even consumer products, these rotary drums provide a reliable, high-capacity setting for accomplishing a number of necessary objectives when …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: Trumpโ€™s $2 Billion Commitment to Mining, Potash Threatened by Tariffs, and Shellโ€™s U.S. Chemical Divestment

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

August 2026 Bulk Solids Insider

Updates in Mining Restrictions on Black Mass and Tungsten Scrap U.S. tungsten and battery scrap exports will be restricted per a new rule by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, according to Resource Recycling, Inc. The temporary final rule, issued under the Defense Production …

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Long-Term Conveyor Storage: Best Practices

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter, Bulk Material Handling Sales Engineer at FEECO International

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Best Practices in Belt Conveyor Storage

The bulk material handling equipment employed in any operation, be it frac sand processing, potash mining, or other industrial endeavor, is a critical part of operational efficiency. Troughed belt conveyors serve to move material around a facility in seamless fluidity for maximum efficiency. But what …

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Rotary Dryer or Fluid Bed Dryer

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Dryer (Drier) or Fluid Bed Dryer

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. Historically, rotary dryers have been used for more industrial applications, such as minerals, fertilizers, and aggregates, while fluid bed …

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Fertilizer Granulation FAQ

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

NPK granules

While fertilizer production is a well-established industry, many questions arise in the design of a fertilizer granulation plant. As new and existing producers aim to meet increasingly specialized crop nutrient demands, transform waste materials and by-products into value-added products, and utilize novel source materials, these …

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Bulk Solids Insider: U.S. Nuclear Supply Chain Gets a Boost, Trump Backs Regenerative Agriculture, and More Sustainable Ammonia from Nitrate on the Way

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Buld Solids Insider

Updates in Mining DOE to Fund Coal Upgrades & New Infrastructure The Trump Administration is looking to revitalize the nationโ€™s coal industry by invoking the Defense Production Act to fund nearly $500 million in upgrades and new plant builds. The Department of Energy (DOE) has …

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