Customer: EOG Resources Plant Location: Chippewa Falls, WI Industry: Mining Major Equipment: (11) Bucket Elevators Material Handled: Frac Sand Engineer: FEECO International, Inc. Process: FEECO designed and manufactured 11 centrifugal style belt elevators for a frac sand processing plant in Chippewa Falls, WI.Capacities of the …
At left, Travis Nelson, of Xtreme Trucking, adds a turkey to the stack of donations for Paul’s Pantry. The holiday season is not only a time to count our blessings, but to lend a hand to those in need, and this holiday season is no …
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 …
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 …
Natural gas has quickly become a hot topic of discussion, as technological advancements in exploring shale formations have made retrieving this energy source much more efficient. According to the infographic below, developed by Visual Capitalist, in the past six years alone, average daily production of …
Tire and trunnion wheel grinding is an essential aspect of rotary drum maintenance, whether working with a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. Problems starting with tires and trunnion wheels can quickly propagate throughout the rest of the drum, causing premature equipment failure. For this reason, …
The recent frac sand boom has generated much debate amongst Wisconsinites, with strong views on either side. While many are set against mining this valuable quartz sand, the argument in favor of frac sand is strong, with jobs being the main consideration. As technologies in …
This month, FEECO will be heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, to exhibit at MINExpo 2012. MINExpo, hosted by the National Mining Association (NMA), is the foremost exhibition for mining equipment and services in the world. It draws a crowd of the top mining industry executives …
To many companies, FEECO is known as the leader in agglomeration equipment, to others, it’s for our custom rotary dryers and kilns, and still others, it’s our fertilizer granulation capabilities they know us for. Though FEECO has built a reputation in each of these industries, …
Rotary drums are a big investment, and an integral part of many industrial processes. While much attention is given to the engineering and manufacturing of the rotary drum, equal attention should be paid to regularly maintenancing the drum, as well as properly training the drum …