FEECO Introduces Seal Brochure

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO Leaf Seal

Rotary dryers, rotary coolers, rotary agglomerators, and rotary kilns are a key component in many manufacturing processes, and making sure they run safely, and efficiently is crucial in any process. As a leader in the manufacturing of custom rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and rotary kilns, …

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FEECO Lab Upgrade: Control System

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Lab Upgrade - Electrical

One of the most important aspects to the FEECO lab upgrade, was the data collection system. FEECO’s electrical upgrade features a top of the line Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC. This PLC is the centerpiece for data acquisition during process testing and tolling. …

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Governor Walker Comes to FEECO

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Scott Walker

FEECO is proud to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2012, they will be hosting Governor Scott Walker at their facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Governor will be discussing the mining industry as it relates to Wisconsin, and the involvement FEECO has had in …

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FEECO Lab Upgrade: Electrical System

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

FEECO Lab Upgrade - Control System

The recent upgrade of FEECO’s lab testing and tolling facility also brought with it an electrical overhaul with efficiency of process flexibility in mind. Due to the uniqueness of FEECO’s capabilities, our lab facility had very distinctive requirements. At FEECO, we offer testing on various …

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FEECO Lab Upgrade: Safety

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

FEECO Lab Safety

FEECO’s lab testing and tolling facility is up and running after a major overhaul of the electrical, control, and data collection systems. Although the upgrade brought in many impressive features, perhaps the most important, was the increase in safety measures. One such safety measure is …

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FEECO Featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Green Masters Program

FEECO, along with Schneider National, have been featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette this week, for earning the status of “Green Professional,” under the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s Green Master’s Program. FEECO had announced back in December that they had been recognized by the …

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Organics Granulation: System Considerations

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Nick Reckinger
Organic Fertilizer Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

When you have a potentially valuable organic feedstock, there are many things to take into consideration for an organics granulation operation. The first thing that needs to be done is to analyze the feedstock. Size, moisture content, sensitivity to heat and pressure, flowability – all …

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Coming Soon: FEECO Lab Upgrade Series

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

FEECO International

After much renovation, the upgrade to FEECO’s lab facility is complete. The upgrade, completed at the end of December, was a complete overhaul of the electrical system, data collection technology, and control system. FEECO now boasts the latest technology from Rockwell Automation by Allen Bradley. …

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Types of Organics Granulation Systems

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Nick Reckinger
Organic Fertilizer Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Simplified FEECO International Organics Granulation Mixer-Dryer (Drier) Process Flow Diagram (PFD)

There are three generalized and accepted approaches for the granulation of organic waste and manure streams. The first is a mixer to drum dryer granulation approach, with the mixer being either a pin mixer, or paddle mixer. In this approach, mixer selection is based on …

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