Our Photo of the Week shows two disc pelletizers being fabricated at the FEECO fabrication center, around the mid-1960’s. Disc pelletizers, also commonly called pan pelletizers or pan granulators, are used to convert materials from a fine dust, into a granular pellet. Used in many …
The Need for Sulfur Sulfur is a naturally occurring element, required by all living things for healthy growth. An essential plant micronutrient, sulfur is essential for metabolism. Sulfur deficiencies can result in a number of ailments, including chlorosis, stunting of growth, spotting on leaves, as …
This week’s Photo of the Week shows an attrition tester in the FEECO Innovation Center. Attrition occurs when product rubs against itself, causing the surface particles to break off against each other. This is typically seen with extruded pellets, where hard edges are present, and …
A strong agriculture sector is crucial to the success of any nation’s economy and has been a pivotal part of United States history, and how we got to where we are today. Livestock production is an important subsector because, in addition to producing food for …
This week’s photo is an example of how agglomeration can be used applied to a variety of materials that are often thought of as outside the realm of what is typically agglomerated. This photo, taken at the FEECO Lab Testing Facility, shows algae that has …
This week’s photo comes from the FEECO Lab Testing & Tolling Facility. This photo shows a material both before and after it has been run through a compactor. Compaction granulation is a form of the agglomeration process that is referred to as a “dry process,” …
Having been in business since 1951, we’ve met some great people and made a lot of lasting relationships along the way. Many of our customers have been with us since their inception, and we’ve helped them to develop their processes and technologies as their business grew. As a company …
The photo of the week this week comes to us from the FEECO archives. This photo, dating back to the early 1950’s, shows a FEECO engineer examining various pan pelletizers. Available in a wide range of sizes, pan pelletizers, also commonly called disc pelletizers or …
This week’s photo comes from the FEECO lab facility. This photo shows a sample of pellets that are in the process of feasibility testing. Once a potential product is created, we have many tests we perform to ensure a product meets the desired specifications, such …
Jim Madigan is the founder and past President of FEECO International. Jim has great stories and knowledge from his time in the fertilizer industry. Q. You started FEECO in 1951 and have provided solutions to a lot of companies and industries. Are there any projects …