Photo of the Week: Rotary Drum Spare Parts

This article was authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Spare Parts

This week’s photo shows a sample of a rotary drum’s spare parts. A housing to the trunnion wheel bearings is pictured left, and a graphite block is pictured right. Bearings, graphite blocks, thrust rollers, drive sprockets and more are all recommended spare parts for rotary …

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Rotary Kiln Maintenance Services in High Demand in Catalyst Industry

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Boomin Catalyst Market Drives Demand for Rotary Kiln Maintenance

In the face of growing demand, catalyst manufacturers are increasingly looking to rotary kiln maintenance programs to avert the escalating costs associated with downtime. Rotary Kiln Maintenance in the Catalyst Market When properly engineered and manufactured, rotary kilns are a reliable processing device, but they …

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Photo of the Week: Warped Leaf Seal

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Warped Leaf Seal

This week’s photo shows a warped leaf seal. Extreme heat during a kiln’s operation caused the seal to curl away from the drum, and cool into this deformed shape. It was later replaced by a FEECO Customer Service Engineer. Leaf seals minimize air leakage into …

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Resource of the Week: Tire Grinding Page

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Resource of the Week: Tire (Tyre) Grinding Page

This week’s highlighted resource is a page on tire grinding. Tire grinding is a service used to refinish rotary drum tires and trunnion wheels to like-new condition. It is a vital tool in prolonging the life of a rotary drum, as problems that begin in …

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Rotary Kiln Process Optimization

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln System Optimization, Rotary Kiln Process Audit

Rotary kilns have become an integral processing device throughout many industries. Capable of facilitating chemical reactions and phase changes, they are applied to a diverse range of applications, from metal recovery, to specialty chemical production, and carbon activation, to name a few. In fact, the …

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A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation

This article was authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation Featured Image

Bucket elevator installation requires attention to detail to avoid potential inefficiencies, equipment malfunction, and premature wear. Through decades of experience, FEECO has developed a set of guidelines to ensure each elevator gets assembled and installed properly. Bucket Elevator Construction 3D Rendering of a FEECO Bucket …

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Resource of the Week: Brochure on Aftermarket Process Engineering and Equipment Solutions

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Resource of the Week: Aftermarket Brochure

This week’s highlighted resource is a brochure on aftermarket process engineering and equipment solutions. Aftermarket services such as equipment and process audits and even process optimization and testing are invaluable tools in maintaining an efficient and reliable production process, as well as ensuring equipment life …

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Photo of the Week: Replacement Paddles

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Replacement Paddles for Pug Mill/Paddle Mixer/Pugmill Mixer

Today’s photo highlights a set of replacement paddles for a pugmill mixer. Abrasive or corrosive materials may cause premature wear on paddles. Regular wear, over an extended period of time, may also serve as a reason to seek new paddles. No matter the reason, paddles …

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