Drying is a critical aspect of mineral processing; throughout the journey from ore to end product, the ability to control moisture content helps to reduce shipping costs, streamline downstream processing, and produce a refined product. While mineral dryers may appear the same as other industrial …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Granulating Iron Oxide Pigments for Use in Concrete In Granulating Iron Oxide Pigments for Use in Concrete, we look at the different …
The girth gear is part of the drive assembly of a rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln, or otherwise. This assembly type uses interlocking girth and pinion gears to drive rotation of the drum. What girth gear types and sizes are available? FEECO …
Although it may seem like a good opportunity for cost savings, a one-size-fits-all approach to rotary dryer design typically yields a dryer that is ill-equipped, resulting in a number of unseen costs associated with product that is under-dried, over-dried, or in most cases, a mix …
This week’s photo, taken in the FEECO Fabrication facility, shows a FEECO employee using a laser shaft alignment tool to properly align the coupling on the shafts of a drive assembly. The coupling joins the shafts between the drive motor and reducer. The shafts are …
Activated alumina is a form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with a myriad of industrial uses. A recent industry report by Grand View Research estimates the activated alumina market will see a CAGR of 5.4% up to 2025, largely as a result of its use in …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: How to Pelletize a Fine Powder In How to Pelletize a Fine Powder, we look at the process of pelletizing a fine …
Even a robust, quality piece of equipment such as a paddle mixer requires maintenance to sustain daily operating procedure. As an added benefit, regular maintenance prevents costly breakdowns, promotes safety, and extends equipment life. To help promote paddle mixer maintenance, outlined below are our top …
Limestone is prone to a variety of processing challenges, all of which depend on the unique deposit and the type of processing itself. Abrasion can occur during limestone drying. Heavy-duty rotary dryers are recommended to handle raw limestone’s abrasive characteristics, in addition to adding custom …
Rotary kilns are incredibly diverse in their processing capabilities, a characteristic that has pushed them into a growing number of applications. And while rotary kilns are reliable machines, they can experience issues, especially when not properly designed, monitored, or maintained. Knowing why such issues occur, …