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 …
As a leader in potash fertilizer production equipment and systems, we understand the vital role potassium-bearing fertilizers bring to the overall health and quality of plants. As it turns out, however, new research is revealing that potassium’s contribution to plant health is even more important …
A new report from the World Bank Group looks at how mineral demand will be affected by the ongoing transition to renewable energy technologies – a hot topic as of late. As many along the way have voiced, a clean energy future will place significant …
Today’s photo highlights various pellet samples produced in the FEECO Innovation Center. The Innovation Center offers pelletization test work to transform raw material fines or dusts into round, spherical pellets as outlined in today’s featured photo. Test work is designed around each customer’s unique …
Iron oxides, of which there are 16, are chemical compounds made up of iron and oxygen. These diverse chemical compounds are widely employed by various industries for their use as pigments. Termed iron oxide pigments (IOPs), IOPs have become an indispensable material for one industry …
In the early stages of designing and developing a pelletizing plant, many questions often arise: what equipment will best suit my process; do I need a binder; how tall will my building have to be, and more. While this process prompts a host of questions, …
The recent coronavirus pandemic has shown us that our public facilities are largely ill-prepared for mitigating germ spread. As we become hyper-aware of the surfaces around us and how they contribute to the transfer of germs, copper, the material already critical to the development of …
Why is material knowledge fundamental to process and product design? To answer that question, let’s suppose that you operate a glass treatment facility that sorts, crushes, and then melts recycled glass into a new product. You notice there is a significant loss in crushed glass …
Reconditioning or resurfacing of rotary drum tires (riding rings) and trunnion wheels via grinding is one of the most important maintenance procedures carried out on rotary equipment such as dryers, coolers, and kilns. While restoring these load-bearing surfaces is a common practice, many questions often …
As the coronavirus continues to decimate economies, the pandemic has thrust several issues into the spotlight, not the least of which is the need for more reliable mineral supply chains the world over. The need for more stable mineral supplies was a top-of-mind issue before …