This week’s highlighted resource is a web page on FEECO Parts & Service. FEECO offers a wide range of parts and service support for industrial processing operations – even if the equipment was not built by FEECO. From spare parts and routine maintenance, to process …
Several signs indicate that a rotary drum is likely misaligned, including: Auditory clues can also indicate that a rotary drum may be out of alignment. Drive components should run smoothly, without excessive chatter or vibrations. If you see or hear any of the misalignment signs …
Vibration can be caused by many different components on a rotary drum. A high percentage of the time, it comes from the drive, and most commonly, the gear engagement. But vibrations can also generate from the tires of the drum if they have developed a …
This week’s highlighted resource is a brochure on annual inspections. Annual inspections are a crucial tool in keeping your equipment running its best and promoting process efficiency. Annual inspections help to catch problems before they escalate into unnecessary damage and downtime. FEECO offers annual inspections …
This week’s photo shows the leveling of trunnion bases. Leveling a rotary drum’s trunnion bases is part of a new drum installation, and is done prior to laser aligning the bases. The goal is to get the bases to within 1/16” with respect to spread, …
This week’s photo highlights a rotary drum temperature inspection. An IR gun, pictured, is directed at the rotary drum, to record the surface temperature of the object in sight. Items such as the drum shell, drive components, bearings, and even the material as it discharges …
Our photo this week is a damaged thrust roller. Damage occurred because the thrust roller either stopped rotating, and the rotary drum ran hard against its left side. The thrust could also have become damaged as a result of a bearing failure; the bearing may …
This week’s photo shows a damaged rotary drum tire. Tires can become damaged if: Tire replacement is often the best solution to tire damage. Welding can also be an option, though it is a last case resort, and a temporary solution. Regular inspections and maintenance …
FEECO’s Customer Service Engineers offer an advanced service for drum shaft alignment, in addition to other equipment alignment needs. Our state-of-the-art laser system uses a laser beam to measure and record 3D coordinates of the equipment, providing numerous advantages over traditional methods, such as: From …
Rotary kilns, like any other high-performing piece of equipment, need regular inspection and maintenance to ensure ideal operation. The list below highlights the areas of a kiln that should consistently be inspected: Prevention is key when it comes to maintaining a rotary kiln. Regularly inspect …