While agglomeration is most often considered as a means to a product’s end, in some cases, it also frequently serves as an important stepping stone behind the scenes in the production of other materials and products. In these cases, agglomeration, or pelletizing, is a vital …
As copper prices continue to rise in what many are calling a supercycle, industry experts are wondering if aluminum will finally gain real traction as an alternative to the red metal. As a leader in copper and aluminum production equipment and process development services, we’re …
This week’s photo shows a sample of clumped limestone. Limestone, like other naturally occurring materials, is susceptible to agglomeration processing challenges, clumping included. For this reason, testing is often carried out to become familiar with the unique characteristics of that specific limestone source and any …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Sugarcane Offers Significant Opportunities in Sustainability Sugarcane Offers Significant Opportunities in Sustainability looks at how by-products such as bagasse and mill mud …
Heavy-duty and built for high-horsepower jobs, the gear and pinion drive assembly is one of the most popular rotary drum drive assemblies on the market. In utilizing a gear and pinion drive, one must decide how the gear portion of the assembly will be affixed …
Many material characteristics, such as bulk density and specific heat, influence how the material will behave in the rotary kiln, and subsequently, how the kiln must be designed to produce the required results. The following material characteristics all influence the sizing and design of a …
Fly ash is a fine, powder-like material generated from coal-burning power plants. And despite an increase toward more sustainable energy production, coal-burning power plants are still prevalent, producing fly ash that could serve as a valuable commodity. Thus now is an important time as any …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: The Role of the Calciner in Extracting Lithium From Spodumene The Role of the Calciner in Extracting Lithium From Spodumene looks at …
A rotary drum of any type – be it a rotary dryer, granulator, kiln, or otherwise – is a significant capital investment. And while rotary drums are generally a low-maintenance type of equipment, they do require regular inspection and maintenance in order to continue running …
As emission regulations continue to tighten around every industry in an effort to fight climate change, producers in the potash industry have increasingly been focusing their efforts on cutting emissions. And with the potash drying process accounting for a significant portion of the sector’s emissions, …