Measuring specific material characteristics throughout process and product development is crucial because materials can be incredibly diverse; even the same material, though from a different deposit, may present varying characteristics. Because of these nuances, materials should be tested prior to, during and after agglomeration to help …
Precipitated calcium carbonate is a byproduct of the sugar industry, produced during the purification of sugar from beets. This waste has long presented a management problem for sugar producers. As many are discovering, however, by pelletizing precipitated calcium carbonate, they are able to recover value …
FEECO offers a variety of options in drive assemblies for your rotary dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulation drum, all selected based on the requirements of the application. Chain and Sprocket Drive Assembly Chain and sprocket drive assemblies are ideal for smaller drums running up to …
While the oil and natural gas industry has had its ups and downs, many speculate it is again poised for growth due to the current political climate. Subsequently, there is a renewed interest around proppants – the hard microspheres injected into well bores to “prop …
The addition of a rotary agglomerator to the heap leaching process can provide exceptional benefits to the operation as a whole. Agglomerated ore fines are uniform in shape, allowing the leaching solution to more easily permeate through the heap. Additionally, the leaching solution can be …
This week’s photo highlights a dry crush strength test from the FEECO Innovation Center. Crush strength tests measure the strength of a pellet, or how much pressure it takes to completely crush the pellet. The tests are performed on a single pellet, using metal plates …
Pelletizing is a valuable tool in managing the properties of bulk solids. From flowability to bulk density and so much more, pelletizing gives producers in nearly every industry a way to control the handling and performance characteristics of their bulk solids. And while pelletizing provides …
Agglomeration testing is an important component to developing new processes and products, and/or enhancing current ones. The tests can provide answers to the following questions: Will my material agglomerate? Can agglomeration solve my material problem? Which method of agglomeration is ideal for my material? What …
The unique characteristics of potash can present challenges during processing, whether it is being processed via pelletization or compaction granulation. Potash, and many other salts, are hygroscopic, meaning they easily absorb and retain moisture from the environment. As a result, potash is prone to clumping …
Our photo this week highlights a pin mixer currently under production in FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. Pin mixers are industrial mixers used to condition, mix, micro-pelletize, and agglomerate material. They can be used a pre-cursor to a disc pelletizing or agglomeration drum set-up, or as a …