Our photo this week is a reflector sitting on top of a trunnion wheel. Reflectors are an integral component of FEECO’s laser aligning services, and are used in conjunction with a tracker and computer program to restore drum alignment. Alignment is a key measure in …
Our photo this week is a paddle mixer from 1964. Paddle mixers agglomerate, condition and mix various materials- wet and dry- via two rotating shafts with outward-extending paddles. As the shafts rotate, the paddles move the material, creating a kneading and folding over effect. Though …
Throughout various stages of a gypsum wallboard processing system, drying can be attributed as a leading element in the overall quality of a final gypsum product. Considering that gypsum wallboard sales exceeded $3 billion in 2013 alone, with sales estimates projecting rising demand, it comes …
Recently, FEECO welcomed 14 graduate students from the Universidad del Desarrollo in Santiago, Chile. The students, studying engineering and sustainability, received a tour of the FEECO facility, as well as an open-style Q&A with staff members. The students were accompanied by Dr. John Katers, Professor …
Our photo this week shows a conveyor system, a durable piece of equipment in FEECO’s bulk material handling line. FEECO designs and manufactures all conveyor systems to fit each customer’s bulk material handling needs, and offers optional equipment. From weighing units and belt trippers to …
Our photo this week comes from FEECO’s booth at the ALTA Conference. The ALTA Conference is currently taking place through May 31 at the Crown Convention Centre in Perth, Australia and FEECO is a first time exhibitor. The ALTA Conference is an international event for …
What a customer brings to feasibility testing and how they approach the process will often vary greatly. One customer may require precise formulations and product characteristics such as weight, size, and crush strength, while another may only know the end product they would like to …
This week’s photo shows FEECO’s booth at the Powder and Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition. The Powder Show took place May 6-8 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL and FEECO was an exhibitor as usual. The Powder Show is the leading …
This week’s photo shows two small rotary dryers with external metal pieces. The metal pieces, or ramps, serve as an early version of the “knocking” system to keep material from building up or caking inside the drum. When material enters the drum, the drum rotates, …
The use of manure granulation is a unique and beneficial opportunity for the agricultural industry. While many farmers use untreated manure to fertilize their soil, there are drawbacks to this practice. For example, manure that is not pelletized is difficult and costly to transport. Additionally, …