What is the Role of Screening in Agglomeration?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is the Role of Screening in Agglomeration

Screening is a process through which material or particles are segregated into groups based on their size. The undersize particles are segregated to one group, oversize particles in another, and on size yet another. Screening helps to ensure that feedstock is uniform and only material …

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Photo of the Week: Floating Tire Construction

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Floating Tire (Tyre) Construction

This week’s photo highlights FEECO’s floating tire design. The effects of thermal expansion are overcome by having tires of “free floating” construction. Shim plates and keeper bars are located so that the tires are supported away from the shell, minimizing thermal distortion and yet allowing …

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How does a Pin Mixer Work?

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pin Mixer

Pin mixers are industrial mixing devices used to condition, agglomerate, and mix bulk materials, and work most effectively with fine materials such as powders. They utilize an intense spinning motion, in the presence of a binder, to produce small, dense agglomerates. Rods, or “pins,” are …

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Photo of the Week: Pins in a Pin Mixer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pin Mixer Pins

This week’s photo highlights the pins, or rod-like mechanisms, in a pin mixer. Pin mixers are a diverse industrial mixing solution, ideal for blending, conditioning, agglomerating, and de-dusting fine materials. They can work as a stand-alone piece of equipment, or as a precursor to pelletization …

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Photo of the Week: Pellets Under a Microscope

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pellets Under a Microscope

This week’s photo shows magnified pellets from the FEECO Innovation Center. The image was captured via a microscope, and stored through a high-tech software program. FEECO’s lab technicians took the photo to see a more detailed look at the product they pelletized. Evaluation of a …

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Photo of the Week: Hooded Disc Pelletizer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Hooded Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser/Pan Granulator)

This week’s photo highlights a hooded disc pelletizer (also known as a pan granulator) in the FEECO Innovation Center. Hoods are occasionally used during disc pelletizer operation to protect the operator from hazardous materials. Maintaining a safe work environment is a top priority for any …

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Question of the Week: Will your Material Agglomerate?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Agglomerate Samples

The FEECO Innovation Center receives a wide range of inquiries, with one of the most common questions asked being will my material agglomerate? Agglomeration is constantly finding its way into new applications, leaving many people wondering if it could be the solution to their material problem. …

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