The Bulk Solids Insider: Reducing Reliance on Critical Mineral Imports, Low-Carbon Ammonia Fertilizer, and Battery Technology Advancement

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bulk Solids Insider

Updates in Mining China’s Rare Earths Hold Continues China’s hold over rare earth minerals is presenting challenges to the United States’ hope to build a domestic supply chain, according to Mining Weekly. Despite billions of dollars in subsidies and loans geared toward domestic rare earth …

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A Detailed Look at Limestone Drying

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Drying limestone

Limestone drying, typically carried out in rotary dryers, is utilized throughout this industrial mineral’s lifecycle, from quarrying to finished product. The following explores why drying is essential for quality limestone, its role in production, key considerations, and the importance of testing and equipment design for …

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Rotary Kiln Systems: Supporting Equipment

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Complete System

Rotary kilns are used across a number of industries to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. This high-temperature thermal treatment can be used to carry out a variety of different objectives, from catalyst activation to aluminum decoating. The number of applications …

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Rotary Dryers Key to Custom Catalyst Manufacturing

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Catalyst Drying

Rotary dryers play a crucial role in catalyst manufacturing, where the drying step is essential for ensuring the final product meets precise standards. Though often overlooked, drying significantly influences key properties like uniformity, mechanical strength, and moisture content. This article explores the importance of the …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: China’s Latest Export Restrictions, Latest Awards for FPEP, and a “Lab Call” for Decarbonization

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bulk Solids Insider

Updates in Mining Lithium Downturn Hitting Australia Slower-than-expected electrical vehicle adoption is hitting the lithium market in Australia particularly hard, with Arcadium the latest company to reassess operations, according to MiningWeekly. Rapid supply growth has been outpacing demand, leading to production cuts and price drops. …

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The Essential Role of Rotary Drums in Catalyst Manufacturing

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drums in Catalyst Manufacturing

In the ever-evolving catalyst industry, rotary drums stand out as indispensable equipment. These versatile machines are pivotal to various stages of the catalyst production process. More recently, they have also been employed in spent catalyst regeneration, improving both the sustainability and economics of catalytic reactions. …

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Self-Supporting Bucket Elevators for Super-Capacity Needs

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Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Self-Supporting Bucket Elevator Head Frame

Self-supporting bucket elevators, also known as free-standing elevators, offer an essential alternative to large super-capacity bucket elevator designs traditionally supported by structural steel.  In settings which demand several hundred tons per hour of material capacity, such as the potash industry, and where structural steel is …

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FEECO Offers Bulk Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Custom Belt Conveyors

Bulk material handling equipment ensures material can move efficiently throughout and around facilities such as fertilizer plants, mine sites, and more. This essential equipment unifies operations by connecting disparate components into seamless operation, from receiving to loadout.   As part of our process equipment offerings, FEECO …

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