FEECO’s lab is a truly inclusive facility, where technicians use a myriad of tools and processes to deliver ideal material testing solutions. An important, but often overlooked, tool used at FEECO is a state-of-the-art microscope and software program from Nikon. The microscope allows lab technicians …
Rotary dryers are a significant capital expenditure, necessitating a thorough discovery process to assess the unique requirements of the system. In preparing to purchase a rotary dryer, keep the following questions in mind to protect the investment and ensure the appropriate solution is acquired. Replacement …
As several factors contribute to increased animal protein demand, phosphate feed supplements are playing an increasingly important role in meeting animal nutrition and global food security needs. A recent market report predicted that the phosphate feed market will grow at a CAGR of 4% to …
Agglomeration drums (also known as agglomerators) are a type of non-pressure agglomeration equipment. They are often selected for their heavy-duty construction, high capacity tolerances, and their versatility to accept variance in feedstock. Here’s how they work: material and binder are fed into the cylindrical rotary …
Potash coolers play a key role in the potash manufacturing process, helping producers bring their products to market efficiently and effectively. And while cooling is a relatively straightforward task, it is still a large undertaking requiring flexibility and expertise in order to consistently and reliably …
Rotary drum dryers are one of the most widely used types of industrial dryers on the market today. Their heavy-duty design, high throughput, long-term reliability, and simple operation has lent them to a wide range of applications in a variety of industrial process settings. They …
Today’s photo highlights a trunnion wheel and thrust rollers. The 3D image was produced by FEECO’s in-house design team. Trunnion wheels support the weight of a rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. Most importantly, they provide a place for the tire …
Sintering is the process of heating a material to a point just before melting via a rotary kiln. The objective here is to use the high internal temperature of the rotary kiln to increase the strength of the material. The most common use of this …
Rotary drum dryers are an essential production tool in a variety of industrial settings. From ore drying to fertilizer and soil amendment production, rotary dryers are used to process thousands of tons of material each and every day throughout nearly every industry imaginable. While the …
This week’s photo highlights the interior of a batch rotary kiln. The rod-like structures at the bottom of the image (labeled “C”) are two thermocouples. They are typically used in the kiln to measure bed and exhaust gas temperatures. The upper rod is an airline …