As the gypsum industry knows, changes in a material’s moisture content will influence manufacturing in many different ways. For example, a reduction in moisture can greatly impact material handling or prepare gypsum for subsequent steps in the manufacturing process. Gypsum dryers, also known as rotary …
From drywall to soil amendments, and even tofu, gypsum products surround the average person every day. In fact, the United States alone consumes more than 30 million tons of gypsum annually. Gypsum has many unique characteristics that contribute to its popularity, and gypsum processing works …
Gypsum, or hydrous calcium sulfate, is a crucial mineral in the production of everything from wallboard to cement and even many consumer products, surrounding us throughout our daily lives. United States gypsum production was at an estimated 20 million metric tons (Mt) of crude gypsum …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: The Transformation of Bauxite to Aluminum (and the Products In Between) The Transformation of Bauxite to Aluminum (and the Products In Between) …
Phosphogypsum is a by-product of the phosphates industry. Produced in significant quantities, the material is considered a waste in the US due to radioactivity, where the primary means of management is storage in “stacks.” But around the world, phosphogypsum is increasingly being utilized in beneficial …
The value of gypsum pellets as part of an integrated systems approach to soil management has received increased attention and recognition over the last few decades. As a result, more and more questions have come up regarding gypsum processing equipment and how to effectively manufacture …
This week’s highlighted resource is a project profile on limestone and gypsum pelletizing. FEECO was commissioned to supply pelletizing equipment, including pin mixers, disc pelletizers, and a rotary dryer, for a Calcium Products limestone and gypsum facility. Click here to view the profile. To receive …
This week’s highlighted resource is an infographic on limestone and gypsum soil amendments. Limestone and gypsum are both critical soil conditioners that have been gaining in popularity over the years. This infographic covers their capabilities, how they are produced in granular form, as well as …
What is synthetic gypsum? While natural gypsum has been mined and manufactured for centuries, the process of manufacturing synthetic gypsum has only been available for the last few decades. In case you’re not familiar with synthetic gypsum’s characteristics and uses, read on to learn the …
While the disc pelletizer has long been the standard for producing granular limestone and gypsum, the industry has found that the addition of a preconditioning step prior to the disc pelletizer significantly improves both processing and product quality. In this application, the pin mixer has …