Flights, or material lifters, play an essential role in promoting efficient heat transfer in rotary dryers, coolers, and in some cases, kilns, helping to create the optimal “curtain” of material cascading through the air flow. What flights are available? FEECO offers a range of options …
Knockers are an essential tool in managing buildup in rotary dryers, coolers, and granulation drums, helping to maintain product integrity and process efficiency. What knockers are available? FEECO offers two different types of knockers – pneumatic hammer knockers and ball and tube knockers. Parts and …
A potash processing facility includes many pieces of equipment that are not only a big financial investment, but also critical to daily operation. In order to protect investments, prevent costly downtime, and extend the life of equipment, regular potash equipment maintenance is a necessity. Potash …
Burners for rotary dryers and kilns provide the heat source needed to process material; without them, thermal processing operations are left at a standstill. What burners are available? FEECO can provide burners based on a range of specifications, including for various fuel sources, flame shaping …
This week’s photo shows a rotary drum tire being refurbished through tire grinding. Tire grinding is one aspect of rotary drum maintenance that helps to catch problems early on, potentially avoiding costly downtime. All rotary drums, whether heap leaching drums, rotary kilns, or dryers, rest …
Rotary drum liners protect the drum shell from corrosive or abrasive materials, while also helping to prevent buildup in the drum. What drum liners are available? FEECO offers a range of rubber and metal liners for drums of all sizes. Metal liners are available in …
Knockers are a valuable tool in minimizing buildup in rotary dryers, coolers, granulators, and coating drums, giving plant managers the opportunity to improve production and product quality. FEECO has developed the pneumatic hammer knocker to provide a more flexible alternative to the commonly chosen ball …
Keeping up with routine maintenance can be a difficult task. However, following proper maintenance procedures is a must because it is the best way to preserve gypsum processing equipment. Maintaining your gypsum processing operation provides invaluable benefits such as downtime prevention, safer work conditions, and …
Rotary drum seals provide a seal between the rotating drum and stationary housing. This contributes significantly to process efficiency by preventing air from leaking into the drum’s processing environment. What seals are available? FEECO offers a number of seal options depending on the level of …
Trunnion rollers, or trunnion wheels, are a crucial component in the foundation of any rotary drum, providing support to the unit and helping to facilitate smooth rotation. Ensuring trunnion rollers are properly maintained is essential to avoiding unnecessary downtime and maintenance costs. Knowing where issues …