Rotary dryers are used prolifically throughout bulk solids processing applications – from fertilizers and soil amendments, to minerals, specialty chemicals and more. In fact, new applications in which rotary dryers are being implemented are constantly on the rise. Whatever the application, rotary dryers are often …
Anyone working in the bulk solids processing industry knows that powdered materials can be incredibly challenging to work with for a litany of reasons; powdered materials are difficult to handle, present health and sanitation issues, and are challenging to store. Agglomeration, or particle size enlargement, …
Despite growing digitization, the pulp and paper industry remains healthy, with new and alternative applications displacing demand for declining products. The processing of pulp and paper products yields a significant amount of waste in the form of sludge, collectively referred to as pulp and paper …
Limestone is a sedimentary rock used in the agricultural industry as a soil amendment for raising soil pH. Traditional products such as powdered and agricultural lime have been used throughout the industry, both not without challenges. Pelletizing lime has become an effective alternative. It is …
Kaolin clay, also known as China clay, is an essential industrial mineral primarily made up of the mineral kaolinite – a hydrous aluminum silicate. Kaolin can be found in applications all around us, from consumer products, to advanced industrial processing. Most notably, kaolin is lauded …
Bucket elevators provide an ideal means of vertically transporting material throughout a facility, minimizing the equipment footprint and providing reliable, continuous high-capacity bulk handling. Many questions arise when purchasing a bucket elevator, including what capacities and customizations are available, but often forgotten are the questions …
The roofing granule industry is projected to grow in tandem with demand for asphalt shingles in the coming years as consumers face an increase in extreme weather events, more stringent regulations, and aging homes. As a result of the aggressive nature of the materials being …
This week’s photo highlights a ball and tube knocking system. Knocking systems are often implemented to combat build-up inside of a rotary dryer. The systems are usually externally fitted on the inlet end of the dryer, where the incoming material is most wet and sticky. …
Expanded clay aggregates, also called exclay, or lightweight expanded clay aggregates (LECA), are a beneficial material in a growing number of industries – most notably construction and horticulture, with water treatment and filtration applications likely next in line. The unique structure and physical properties of …
As one of the most cost-effective ways to transport material in and around a facility, belt conveyors are employed in every industry working with bulk solids. Their diverse handling capabilities combined with flexible design makes them an essential tool in nearly any setting. But conveyors …