Part Spotlight: Breeching Assembly

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Breeching

Rotary drum breechings house the inlet and outlet ends of the rotary drum and provide a place for feed and discharge to occur.  What breechings are available?  FEECO offers both inlet and outlet breechings for rotary drums of all types and in various materials of …

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Photo of the Week: Fertilizer Granulation Plant

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Fertilizer (Fertiliser) Granulation Plant

This week’s photo highlights a fertilizer granulation plant. The pilot plant is equipped with granulation, drying, cooling, and coating capabilities. A granulation drum is pictured at the top of the photo, a coating drum is at the bottom left, and a rotary dryer is pictured …

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Part Spotlight: Thrust Rollers

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Thrust Roller

Thrust rollers, also sometimes referred to as thrust idlers, are a crucial part of a rotary drum’s base, preventing the drum from drifting longitudinally on its axis.    What thrust rollers are available?  FEECO can supply thrust rollers in sizes ranging from 7-¾” – 48” …

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Rotary Drums: the Equipment of Choice for Processing Potash at Mines and Fertilizer Plants

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drums in Potash Processing

Rotary drums are the industry standard for everything from granulating fertilizers, to drying, cooling, and even coating them. Throughout the US – and the world – this diverse type of equipment dots the landscape at both mine sites and fertilizer production facilities of all kinds. …

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Part Spotlight: Trunnion Wheel

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Trunnion Wheels

The trunnion wheel, also known as a trunnion roller, is a key structural component of any rotary drum base, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln or granulator. What trunnion wheels are available?  FEECO supplies trunnion wheels in 4140 or 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are available …

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Photo of the Week: Worn Gear Mesh

This article was authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Gear Mesh

Today’s photo shows the gear mesh of a gear and pinion drive, the mechanism that causes a rotary drum to rotate. The face of the teeth here are worn, an indication that the gear should be replaced, or they may break off. In most cases, replacement …

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