Our photo this week shows potash granules created in our state-of-the-art lab facility, where we not only work with potash compaction granulation processes, but potash pelletization as well. Because different potash deposits have varying minerals, processing can often be a challenge, requiring subtle adjustments to …
You’ve probably seen the dairy ads on television, where talking cows rhapsodize on the joy of being part of the family, or lean over the top of a wooden fence for a chat, with gorgeous green grass beneath their feet. The scenes are bucolic and …
This week’s photo shows bucket elevators ready for shipment at the FEECO headquarters. Bucket elevators are an integral component in many bulk material handling systems, with their capability to transport materials vertically. The buckets are attached to a chain or rotating belt and work by: …
This week’s photo shows a pile of circuit board components, commonly referred to as e-waste. E-waste is one of the many materials that has traditionally been considered a waste, but is now being recognized as an opportunity for reclaiming valuable materials such as precious metals. …
Whether recovering a valuable component from waste, drying a precursor material, or performing a chemical reaction to yield an end product, establishing a safe, effective, and efficient thermal process often relies on thermal testing procedures like those carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center. Testing …
Our photo this week is a rotary dryer. Rotary dryers are considered to be the “workhorses” of the thermal processing industry, ideal for fertilizer, mineral, aggregate, industrial waste, and sludge drying applications. They’ve earned their reputation for their reliability in accepting variances in feedstock, and …
Sustainable water management in Australia is more than a priority; with limited runoff, erratic rainfall and unpredictable climate changes, managing water resources is an essential part of life. Consequently, it is vital that best wastewater management practices are followed at national and local levels. In …
This week’s photo shows synthetic gypsum pellets that were agglomerated in FEECO’s lab facility on a disc pelletizer. Disc pelletizers, also commonly referred to as pan pelletizers, are just one of the many options in agglomeration equipment at FEECO. Our line also includes paddle and …
Our photo this week is a disc pelletizer in action. Also known as a pan granulator or pan pelletizer, this agglomeration equipment transforms raw materials into round pellets. Here’s how it works: material is fed onto a rotating pan, where it tumbles against itself in …
Our photo this week shows wear on a rotary drum tire, a common problem resolved through a reconditioning process known as tire grinding. Over time, tires begin to wear and consequently, may show ridges, pitting grooves, or overall uneven surface texture. FEECO, though, has a …