The pin mixer is a horizontal, medium-shear industrial mixer used in a wide variety of settings. It is most well known for its ability to densify and de-dust; from chemical processing to energy production, it is the equipment of choice when pelletizing or agglomerating ultra-fine Continue reading →
This week’s highlighted resource is a project profile on a gold ore agglomeration drum. Agglomeration drums, also known as agglomerators, are frequently used in processing gold ore at heap leaching operations to improve heap permeability. In this specific instance, FEECO was commissioned to replace a Continue reading →
Pin mixers and pugmill mixers are industrial mixing devices with each offering their own distinct advantages and capabilities. Oftentimes, the material itself dictates which piece of equipment is best for the operation at hand. Pug mills are used for mixing, agglomerating, and conditioning. They utilize Continue reading →
Rotary kilns are a high-temperature thermal processing device that serve as a vessel to cause a chemical reaction or physical change in a material. As a result, there are many types of processes that rotary kilns, also called calciners, can be used for. The type Continue reading →
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 Continue reading →
This week’s resource highlights rotary drum girth gears. The gear on a rotary drum in a gear and pinion drive assembly setup is an integral component, providing both structural support and rotation. As such, worn gears should be replaced immediately to prevent damage from affecting Continue reading →
The photo of the week for this week shows a conveyor system, complete with a transfer house, and radial stacker. Many of our customers are pleasantly surprised when they find out that not only can we design and manufacture a process system for them, but Continue reading →
Heap leaching, a process by which metals such as gold and copper are recovered from ore, has long been a method of choice in ore beneficiation, with applications growing all the time. While this process has proven to be efficient, often chosen for its cost-effectiveness, Continue reading →
With the global population estimated to exceed nine billion people by 2050, meeting future food production demands has become a focal point of this generation; all over the world, scientists and ag producers are working toward maximizing crop yields while minimizing risks to the environment. Continue reading →
This week’s highlighted resource is a brochure on the FEECO Innovation Center. The FEECO Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art testing facility where materials of all kinds can be tested at batch and pilot scale for agglomeration feasibility, drying applications, and even high-temperature thermal processing endeavors. Continue reading →
