This week’s Photo of the Week shows FEECO founder, Jim Madigan (right), and son, FEECO President, Dan Madigan, posing next a rotary drum awaiting shipment. The rotary drum, ready to ship across the United States, was affixed with a banner showcasing that the drum was …
This weekโs photo illustrates the build-up, or sticking of material in a granulation drum. Granulation drums, used in the fertilizer industry, can be prone to build-up on the interior of the drum for a couple of different reasons. Often times, the material or binder can …
Last week, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) held its 37th annual International Phosphate Fertilizer & Sulfuric Acid Technology Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida. As an integral member of the fertilizer industry, FEECO International was again in attendance. The convention, hosted by the Central …
A strong agriculture sector is crucial to the success of any nationโs economy and has been a pivotal part of United States history, and how we got to where we are today. ย Livestock production is an important subsector because, in addition to producing food for …
This week’s photo of the week comes from FEECO’s historical archives. It shows a rotary drum, from the early 1950’s. Founded in 1951, FEECO became a leader in granulation equipment and technology. This drum, most likely a rotary dryer or rotary drum granulator, was one …
Fertilizer Latino Americano, Latin Americaโs premiere networking event for the fertilizer industry and its suppliers was held this week, and FEECO International was in attendance. The 2013 Fertilizer Latino Americano was held in Latin Americaโs most important fertilizer and agricultural market: Brazil. This yearโs event …
Rotary drums, whether serving as a dryer, cooler, kiln, or otherwise, are essential process components in many industrial processes. In addition to being operationally critical, they also represent a significant capital investment. As such, prolonging rotary drum life through preventive maintenance is a key priority …
A rotary drum is the backbone of many types of rotary equipment, including dryers, coolers, kilns, and granulators. While the type of rotary equipment will dictate a number of key features of the unit, the rotary drum itself consists of several standard components that allow …
Continued from Part 1: Controlling Buildup in a Drum Abrasion and Corrosion Aside from buildup in a drum, abrasion and corrosion are also common challenges faced by many rotary drum owners. Though abrasion and corrosion can wreak severe havoc on a rotary drum if left …
Rotary drums are widely used throughout industrial production facilities to accomplish a variety of objectives, including drying, cooling, granulation, coating, and more. While rotary drum equipment is recognized for its reliability and longevity, challenges can arise, with the most common being buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. …