A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation

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Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

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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 …

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Resource of the Week: Brochure on Aftermarket Process Engineering and Equipment Solutions

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Resource of the Week: Aftermarket Brochure

This weekโ€™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 …

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Resource of the Week: Tire Grinding Webpage

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Resource of the Week: Tire (Tyre) Grinding Page

This weekโ€™s highlighted resource is a page on tire grinding. Tire grinding is an essential maintenance practice for rotary drums of all types. Tires and trunnion wheels serve as the support system for the drum; problems originating here have the potential to cause significant damage …

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Pugmill Mixer Troubleshooting Tips

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer Troubleshooting Tips

The pugmill mixer is an incredibly diverse machine, lending itself to blending, conditioning, mixing, and agglomeration processes throughout a host of industries. While a well-designed and properly manufactured pugmill mixer is generally reliable, it is not immune to issue; changes in process conditions, the presence …

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Resource of the Week: Annual Inspections Brochure

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Resource of the Week: Annual Inspections Brochure

This weekโ€™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 …

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Service Spotlight: Tire Grinding

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Tire (Tyre) Wear (Tire Grinding Service)

Tire and trunnion wheel grinding is an essential aspect of rotary drum maintenance, whether working with a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. Problems starting with tires and trunnion wheels can quickly propagate throughout the rest of the drum, causing premature equipment failure. For this reason, …

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Proper Rotary Drum Base Installation

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Base Installation

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 …

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