Rotary Drums: the Equipment of Choice for Processing Potash at Mines and Fertilizer Plants

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drums in Potash Processing

Rotary drums are the industry standard for everything from granulating fertilizers, to drying, cooling, and even coating them. Throughout the US – and the world – this diverse type of equipment dots the landscape at both mine sites and fertilizer production facilities of all kinds. …

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What are the Benefits of Cooling Potash?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Benefits of Cooling Potash

Though not always needed, a cooling step in potash processing is often utilized after the drying stage. Cooling the material offers many benefits to the end-product, as well as to the processing operation, such as: Increased efficiency: adding a potash cooler means the agglomerated product …

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Part Spotlight: Trunnion Wheel

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Trunnion Wheels

The trunnion wheel, also known as a trunnion roller, is a key structural component of any rotary drum base, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln or granulator. What trunnion wheels are available?  FEECO supplies trunnion wheels in 4140 or 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are available …

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Aluminum Chip (Swarf) Dryer Critical to Many Secondary Aluminum Operations

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

The aluminum industry is experiencing strong demand as several factors, such as increasing use in electric vehicles, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the growing use of aluminum for beverage packaging, have producers looking for more of the lightweight metal. The scramble for aluminum, …

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An In-Depth Look at Limestone Pelletizing

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pelletized (Pelletised) Limestone

Pelletized limestone is commonly used as a soil additive for agricultural purposes. Composed of calcium carbonate, this mineral neutralizes a soil’s acidity, raises the pH level, and improves the absorption of soil nutrients. While limestone is available in powdered form for agricultural applications, this formulation …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Pugmill Mixers in Fertilizer Production, Pelletizing Potash & Ammonium Sulfate, and Combustion Chambers for Rotary Dryers

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO Rotary Drum Dryer (Drier) with Combustion Chamber

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Pugmill Mixers in Fertilizer Production Pugmill Mixers in Fertilizer Production looks at how pugmill mixers are used in both organic and inorganic …

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Aluminum Demand & Recycling on the Rise

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Aluminum Demand and Recycling on the Rise

Aluminum is being hailed for its prolific and growing role in the transition to a low-carbon economy; the metal is central to many of the technologies being implemented in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. As the sustainability push strengthens, secondary aluminum production is …

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