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 …
Our photo this week shows tire grinding equipment restoring a damaged tire. Tire grinding is a service offered by FEECO to restore tires and other load-bearing surfaces of a rotary drum. Through normal wear over time and, most commonly, because of misalignment issues, tire surfaces …
Our photo this week is a reflector sitting on top of a trunnion wheel. Reflectors are an integral component of FEECO’s laser aligning services, and are used in conjunction with a tracker and computer program to restore drum alignment. Alignment is a key measure in …
Avoiding costly downtime for repairs is a top priority in running a successful operation, no matter what industry you’re in, or what equipment you’re working with. And while buying high quality equipment will help to avoid downtime, this alone will not prevent it. The same …
Tires and trunnion wheels are the support base for a rotary drum, whether it’s a kiln, dryer, or agglomerator. Problems starting with tires and trunnion wheels can quickly propagate throughout the rest of the drum, causing premature equipment failure. For this reason, any wear on …
Rotary drums are a big investment, and an integral part of many industrial processes. While much attention is given to the engineering and manufacturing of the rotary drum, equal attention should be paid to regularly maintenancing the drum, as well as properly training the drum …
Misalignment is one of the most common problems faced when working with rotary drums. Though aligning a drum is a simple solution, leaving a drum out of alignment can result in major problems. Routinely having a rotary drum re-aligned is an important part of preventative …
Rotary drums, whether serving as a dryer, cooler, kiln, or otherwise, are essential process components in many industrial processes. In addition to being operationally critical, they also represent a significant capital investment. As such, prolonging rotary drum life through preventive maintenance is a key priority …
Holding the appropriate temperature within a rotary kiln is what allows the desired chemical reaction to occur. Sustaining that temperature, however, can be difficult if the right seal is not chosen. Almost all rotary kilns run at a negative pressure, meaning gas doesn’t leak out, …
Whether a rotary drum is being used as a dryer, kiln, cooler, or otherwise, it is often a key process component in a production setting. As a result, downtime for the rotary drum can have the potential to hold an entire operation on idle. For …