This week’s photo, taken in the FEECO Fabrication facility, shows a FEECO employee using a laser shaft alignment tool to properly align the coupling on the shafts of a drive assembly. The coupling joins the shafts between the drive motor and reducer. The shafts are …
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 …
The USDA has announced it will make $250 million in grants available to support domestic fertilizer production. The announcement comes amid soaring fertilizer prices and a high dependence on imports from an increasingly shaky global economy. With a special focus on innovative, sustainable, and independent …
Just as there is significant diversity among granular fertilizer and soil amendment products, there are many ways in which these products can be produced. Whether producing a single nutrient product, a multi-nutrient complex fertilizer, organic-based fertilizer, or soil amendment, the process configuration for a given …
Phosphates play a key role in maintaining food security and overall life on Earth; the phosphorus available in phosphates is a necessary nutrient for many biological processes that occur in humans, plants, and animals. Without it, crops would not produce, animals could not survive, and …
After a hold on in-person events, this year’s Fertilizer Latino Americano (FLA 2022) will be held in Miami, Florida, and as usual, will bring together the industry’s largest players. As a regular exhibitor and an industry veteran, representatives from FEECO will be exhibiting at booth …
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 today’s ultra-competitive market, particularly when it comes to specialty fertilizer and …
When it comes time to carry out rotary drum services, be it on a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator, one of the first questions we receive from our customers is: What do you need from us? The following provides basic guidelines on preparing for a …
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 …
In October, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a commitment by the US fertilizer industry to meet a goal of 70 million acres under the management of 4R Nutrient Stewardship by 2030. With granulation playing an important part in achieving sustainable nutrient management goals, the pledge …