Photo of the Week: Warped Leaf Seal

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Warped Leaf Seal

This weekโ€™s photo shows a warped leaf seal. Extreme heat during a kilnโ€™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 …

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Rotary Kiln Process Optimization

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln System Optimization, Rotary Kiln Process Audit

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 …

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A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation

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Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation Featured Image

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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Photo of the Week: Replacement Paddles

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Replacement Paddles for Pug Mill/Paddle Mixer/Pugmill Mixer

Todayโ€™s photo highlights a set of replacement paddles for a pugmill mixer. Abrasive or corrosive materials may cause premature wear on paddles. Regular wear, over an extended period of time, may also serve as a reason to seek new paddles. No matter the reason, paddles …

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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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