Photo of the Week: Combustion Chamber under Production

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Refractory Installation

This week’s photo shows a combustion chamber under production in FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. Castable refractory is pictured in the center. Fiber modules surround the castable on either side; they are lighter and have a lower thermal conductivity. The fiber modules are not used on the bottom …

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Photo of the Week: Newly Installed Bucket Elevator

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Newly Installed Bucket Elevator

This week’s photo shows a newly installed bucket elevator. While FEECO has made its name in the agglomeration, thermal processing, and fertilizer granulation industries, little be known to some is that we, too, can provide the bulk material handling equipment needed to transport materials throughout …

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Photo of the Week: MINExpo 2016

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

MinExpo 2016

This week’s photo comes from MINExpo 2016, a premiere exhibition on mining equipment and services from around the world. MINExpo was held in Las Vegas September 26 – 28th, 2016 and FEECO was once again an exhibitor. Tim Matzke, Material Handling Sales, and Chris Kozicki, …

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Photo of the Week: Gypsum Sample

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Agglomerated Gypsum Sample

This week’s photo highlights a gypsum sample. Gypsum, both natural and synthetic, is commonly pelletized for use as a soil amendment. Pelletizing the material creates a strong product capable of withstanding transportation and handling, while still breaking down in standard field conditions. Pelletizing is achieved …

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Photo of the Week: Belt Feeder Under Construction

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Belt Feeder Under Construction

This week’s photo is a belt feeder in FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. Our assembly team is currently constructing the piece for a repeat customer. Belt feeders are comprised of a conveyor belt on rollers. They provide a controlled discharge rate of material from the bin or hopper into …

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Photo of the Week: Unideal Briquette Sample

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Briquette Sample

Our photo this week is an unideal sample of briquettes. The briquettes are almost all not uniform in shape, many with broken edges. An ideal briquette would be the contrary- cylindrical in shape and smooth around the entire circumference. The purpose of this photo is …

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Photo of the Week: Assembling a Trunnion Wheel

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Trunnion Wheel Assembly

This week’s photo comes from FEECO’s Fabrication Facility located in Green Bay, WI (USA), where two assembly team members are putting together the housing to a trunnion wheel’s bearing. Trunnion wheels support the weight of a rotary drum, and provide a place for the tires …

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Photo of the Week: 10″ Rental Pin Mixer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Rental Pin Mixer

This week’s photo highlights a FEECO pin mixer. It is one of our rental units, available for your on-site processing convenience. The continuous mixer is 10”, with the capacity varying significantly from material to material and process to process. The pin mixer also features a raising …

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Photo of the Week: Pug Mill Under Construction

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer (Pug Mill, Paddle Mixer) Under Construction

This week’s photo highlights a pugmill mixer. FEECO’s Assembly Team is currently constructing the machine at our Fabrication Facility in Green Bay, WI (USA). A pugmill mixer, also known as a paddle mixer, is a horizontal mixing, conditioning, and agglomerating device ideal for processing heavy-duty …

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