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 …
A potash processing facility includes many pieces of equipment that are not only a big financial investment, but also critical to daily operation. In order to protect investments, prevent costly downtime, and extend the life of equipment, regular potash equipment maintenance is a necessity. Potash …
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 comes from an energy plant where FEECO provided the custom biomass fuel handling equipment system. The equipment shown in the photo is a 2-way electric actuated diverter / transfer chute. This diverter directs material from the fuel hog/screen system to either the …
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 …
With the litany of options and providers on the market (and no shortage of one-size-fits-all approaches), choosing a bucket elevator manufacturer can quickly become overwhelming. What follows are the key considerations to take into account when selecting a bucket elevator supplier. Qualities to Look for …
When it comes to vertically conveying bulk solids, the bucket elevator is unmatched in its capabilities. This diverse, high-capacity machine has become an essential tool at plants handling everything from fertilizers and minerals, to specialty chemicals and aggregates. The criticality of the bucket elevator is …