Pre-conditioning, or preparing material for agglomeration, is critical to agglomeration success; it can help improve further processing, and create a more refined end product. FEECO offers the following pre-conditioning equipment: Rotary Dryer. A material must fall within a set moisture range to agglomerate effectively. Materials …
Alumina, or Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) is a chemical compound primarily known for its use in the production of aluminum – a metal slated for significant growth in the advance toward a low-carbon economy. Prices of alumina have soared by 56%[1] on the back of shutdowns …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Conversion to Fuel via Pyrolysis Could be the Answer to the Plastics Plague Conversion to Fuel via Pyrolysis Could be the Answer …
The take-up on a belt conveyor is a key component in maintaining proper belt tension, which contributes significantly to process and mechanical stability. Proper belt tension helps to ensure that the belt wears evenly, material is contained in the trough, and the belt runs centrally …
The future is clear: transportation electrification is upon us, and the US is kicking it into high gear, enlisting Canada as a key ally in building a secure EV supply chain. The two nations have committed to work together to not only mine the massive …
Our photo this week is a 3D agglomeration drum. An agglomeration drum is a rotating, cylindrical drum which utilizes a tumble and grow action to form spherical granules in the presence of a liquid binder. More specifically, material and binder are fed into the drum …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Pelletizing Plant Optimization: Conducting a Process Audit Pelletizing Plant Optimization: Conducting a Process Audit looks at how a process audit can help …
As with most capital equipment, buying a rotary dryer can be a complex process, especially when it comes to knowing what data rotary dryer manufacturers need in order to provide a quote. We’ve put together the guidelines below to take some of the guesswork out …
The transition to renewable energy technologies in the United States is well on its way, with a renewed focus under a new administration. As many wonder where we’ll get the minerals and metals needed to fuel the switch, some industry experts are saying that the …
Rotary dryers and fluid bed dryers differ in several ways, each offering their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Generally speaking, the choice between a rotary dryer and fluid bed dryer is often dictated by the material or specific industry. The chart below summarizes the key …