When working with a rotary dryer or kiln, the sealing mechanism is a critical component in the overall performance of the unit. Sealing mechanisms create a seal between the rotating drum and the stationary housing, preventing air or process gas from leaking into the system. …
As capital investments become slightly more risky, manufacturers can exercise caution in their operations no matter what industry they’re in by switching focus from replacements and upgrades to repair and refurbishment, especially when it comes to rotary drum maintenance. A slowdown in manufacturing was a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The performance of a rotary dryer is vital to maximizing process efficiency and capacity in any industrial process setting. While a well-designed dryer will yield few problems of its own, various factors can cause the performance of the overall drying operation to degrade. Process audits …
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 …
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 …
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 …