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: They are worn too thin. The mounting blocks get worn, causing excess tire creep and movement. The shell is distorted from over heating/cooling the drum. The tires are shimmed too tight. …
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: Elimination …
This week’s photo highlights wear on a rotary dryer’s downhill thrust roller. Thrust rollers ride on the uphill and downhill edges of the rotary drum tire. They function to keep the drum from drifting, and ideally make little to no contact with the tire. In …
Acquiring the right equipment for starting a process or improving on an existing one is no easy task. And unfortunately, it seems that getting the support you need after the sale can be even more difficult. Customers who work with FEECO have the confidence that …
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: Refractory. Direct heat can cause the kiln’s refractory to become tremendously dry, and …
At FEECO, we are constantly striving to find innovative solutions to overcome design and installation challenges. One substantial challenge has always been designing new equipment around existing equipment and/or building structures. In the past, these obstacles would have been difficult to accurately measure and would …
The installation of a new rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, agglomerator, or otherwise, requires careful consideration. To ensure your drum is properly installed, take a look at the following guidelines: Have a Service Technician on Site A service technician from the manufacturer should …
This week’s photo shows FEECO’s laser alignment service in action, as a field service technician prepares to set up for the alignment of a trunnion wheel. Alignment is an important, preventative measure to help keep your drum running efficiently for years to come. What is …
Our photo this week shows wear on a rotary drum tire, a common problem resolved through a reconditioning process known as tire grinding. Over time, tires begin to wear and consequently, may show ridges, pitting grooves, or overall uneven surface texture. FEECO, though, has a …