Phosphate Processing Equipment Overview

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Phosphate Processing Equipment Overview (Rotary Dryer pictured)

Phosphate processing equipment is essential in the production of phosphoric animal feed and fertilizer products. Further, its role continues to grow as producers increasingly look to improve upon their phosphate products and processing methods in the face changing market demands. What follows is a basic …

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Photo of the Week: High Speed Mixer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

High-Speed Mixer used in animal feed granulation

Today’s photo highlights a high speed mixer. FEECO’s high speed mixers are ideal for producing MCP and DCP animal feeds. They are mounted on top of pugmill mixers, and provide a thorough reaction of feed components, in addition to a mixture of materials, before processing …

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FEECO to Exhibit at Phosphates 2017 Conference

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

FEECO in the News

FEECO International will be exhibiting at the Phosphates 2017 International Conference and Exhibition, now celebrating its 10th year. The event will be held in Tampa, Florida (USA) from March 13-15, 2017. Phosphates 2017 unites experts within the fertilizer, industrial, and feed phosphate markets to discuss …

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Why Test Phosphates for Granulation?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Phosphates Testing

While both fertilizers and animal feeds are well-established industries, the FEECO Innovation Center often tests phosphates for customers looking to develop new and/or better products with different feed materials, or to help correct their current processing issues. Processing phosphates is no easy task. Samples vary …

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FEECO to Exhibit at Phosphates 2016 Conference

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

FEECO in the News

FEECO International was founded in 1951 as the Fertilizer Engineering and Equipment Company, and has remained an active leader in the agriculture industry since then. For over 70 years, we’ve designed and built single pieces of equipment and complete process systems for organic and inorganic …

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FEECO Exhibits at Phosphates 2013

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Phosphates 2013

The Phosphates 2013 International Conference & Exhibition was held in Monte Carlo, Monaco this week. The two day event is in its 6th year and has become an essential event for consumers, producers and equipment providers in the fertilizer industry to network and share knowledge. …

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Pros and Cons of Non-Pressure Agglomeration Pellets and Extruded Pellets

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets, or granules, come in a variety of different sizes, strengths, and shapes. Two types of granules that are often compared are round granules (or “pellets”) and extruded pellets. Despite frequent comparison, these agglomerate types are significantly different, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. The …

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