Troughed belt conveyors are used prolifically throughout the mining industry, carrying ores, concentrates, and tailings throughout every stage of the mining cycle, from initial excavation, through beneficiation, to the production of a refined material ready for market, and each step in between. Belt conveyors are …
Coal, coke, and pet coke materials are subject to handling in numerous settings, from mine sites to power generation facilities, paper mills, oil refineries, steel and aluminum producing facilities, and more. Combined with the many types, forms, and sizes that these materials can come in, …
This week’s photo is a 30” wide x 39’ long troughed belt conveyor under production at FEECO. The conveyor features a channel frame, ideal for use when long spans between supports are not required. FEECO’s troughed belt conveyors are available in configurations 18” to 72” …
Heavy-duty bulk material handling equipment plays an essential role in transporting and conveying phosphates in settings ranging from initial mining, to the production and shipment of fertilizers and animal feed products. The following covers the key types of equipment used in these settings, as well …
The primary role of a gypsum handling system is to transfer material safely and efficiently from one location to another. While this functionality is universal regardless of industry, the equipment is not considered to be all-purpose, one-size-fits-all solutions. A prime example of this is gypsum, …
FEECO’s conveyors can be designed with a variety of additional components to meet our customer’s exact specifications. We offer the following standard conveyor add-ons: Belt Trippers. Belt trippers are designed for material discharge control. They re-route the belting to discharge material at any point along …
This week’s photo comes from the FEECO Fabrication facility. In the photo, an Assembly Technician mounts the tail pulley guard on the tail section of a 24″ wide belt conveyor with a screw take up. The conveyor, which will be used for transporting proprietary granules, …
While most focus is given to the main pieces of equipment in a limestone processing operation, the bulk handling system also plays an important role in assuring that the process runs smoothly from one step to the next. As a heavy-duty, abrasive mineral, limestone requires …
This week’s Photo of the Week comes to us from a unique project FEECO did in the late 1970s for handling petroleum coke. The image shows the interior of a tube in which the shuttle conveyor was housed when not filling barges. The conveyor would …
The take-up on a belt conveyor is a key component in maintaining proper belt tension, which contributes significantly to process and mechanical stability. Proper belt tension helps to ensure that the belt wears evenly, material is contained in the trough, and the belt runs centrally …