Caking is one of the most challenging issues that granular fertilizer producers face. This ubiquitous problem causes an array of complications that threaten to degrade product quality, cause dust issues and safety hazards, and even spoil product, representing potentially significant losses and risk. One especially …
Fertilizer coating continues to be a vital tool in helping fertilizer producers meet market demands. With buyers becoming more discerning, producing a high-quality product according to the required specification has become a necessity in todayโs ultra-competitive market, particularly when it comes to specialty fertilizer and …
Coating drums have become an increasingly utilized tool in industrial process settings, giving producers the opportunity to coat their granular products for improved handling, performance, and even storage characteristics. The relative newness of these machines, however, leaves some operators and maintenance personnel struggling to identify …
Coating drums are used throughout a number of industries to carry out particle coating applications. Commonly used after agglomerate processing, coating drums work by tumbling particles in a rotating drum and spraying them with the desired coating material. This may be to improve product handling, …
Coating plays a pivotal role in producing roofing granules that not only provide the desired aesthetic appearance, but that can also withstand constant exposure to the elements. Uniformly and consistently coating granules to spec, however, can be a challenge. One of the best ways to …
Rotary drums are used throughout a number of industries to carry out a range of different objectives, from conditioning to granulation (agglomeration), mixing, and coating. Part of their diverse applicability lies in the ability to customize their internals for a truly optimized processing solution. In …
As specialty fertilizer products become increasingly more commonplace, coating drums have emerged as a preferred way to incorporate beneficial additives and nutrients, reduce caking, and prevent dust in fertilizers, among other objectives. More recently, coating drums have also become recognized as an effective way to …
Rotary drums are central to many industrial processes, serving to dry, cool, agglomerate, heat, and even coat bulk solids. While in some cases production can be redirected to another drum, or simply taken offline when a mechanical failure occurs, in most cases, an out-of-commission rotary …
As products become more specialized and the demand for quality rises, coatings are becoming increasingly more important in industries working with bulk solids. Whether intended to reduce dust, mitigate caking, or enhance performance, the ability to coat granules and other particles gives producers greater control …
Rotary drum liners protect the drum shell from corrosive or abrasive materials, while also helping to prevent buildup in the drum.ย What drum liners are available?ย FEECO offers a range of rubber and metal liners for drums of all sizes. Metal liners are available in …