The pugmill mixer, also known as a pug mill or paddle mixer, is a type of horizontal industrial mixer used for processing bulk solid materials in conditioning, de-dusting, and granulation applications. This type of mixer is widely employed throughout various industries as a means of …
Potassium and ammonium salts are essential in supplementing crop nutritional requirements. While the granulation of these materials has traditionally been carried out via roll compaction, the demand for a more round and less angular product is causing some fertilizer producers to introduce an additional production …
A pneumatic hammer knocking system is designed to control material build-up inside of a rotary drum. The hammer is mounted above a strike plate on the drum, and delivers an adjustable amount of force as set by the operator. This force “knocks” the drum and …
When it comes to processing bulk solids, the debate over which type of industrial dryer – rotary or fluid bed – is superior continues to plague the industry. Adding to confusion is the fact that there are many myths clouding the decision-making process when choosing …
Bucket elevators are the standard equipment for vertically conveying bulk solids, applicable to a wide range of materials, and capable of accommodating high-capacity handling. While bucket elevators consist of fairly standard designs, they still offer plenty of opportunity for customization in order to achieve a …
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a webinar to provide relevant information on biochar production. Designed for representatives from the forest industry, city officials, forest resource managers, and anyone else who would benefit from learning …
This week’s photo highlights a belt conveyor. This particular belt conveyor is called a “slider bed” conveyor. The belt slides on a UHMW trough instead of idlers, which helps contain and minimize spillage. A slider bed does not allow for any belt sag between idlers …
Rotary kilns are used across a number of industries to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. This high temperature thermal treatment can be used to carry out a variety of different objectives, from catalyst activation to aluminum decoating. The number of …
Disc pelletizers, also commonly called pan granulators, are a type of agitation (tumble-growth/non-pressure/wet granulation) agglomeration equipment used throughout various industries to pelletize fines into rounded granules. These diverse pelletizing discs are often selected for the refined granular product they produce, their low recycle rate, and …
While an already-weak lithium market was further stunted by the coronavirus earlier this year, adding insult to injury, industry experts are looking toward the future and say that although lithium may be down, it is most certainly not out; in fact, it’s headed for a …