One of the most essential rotary drum maintenance procedures in prolonging service life is tire and trunnion grinding – the practice of resurfacing the tire (riding ring) and trunnion wheel components to like-new condition. Since damage to these components has a compounding effect on the …
Rotary drum tires and trunnion wheels can become worn over time, and result in the following changes: The characteristics mentioned above can cause the weight of the drum to be unevenly distributed, which in turn, can affect other drum components. Premature equipment failure can then …
This weekโs photo highlights washboarding on a rotary drum tire. Washboarding is indicated by the vertical grooves that extend the length of the tire, and it is caused by abnormal skewing of the trunnion wheels, or trunnion wheel mis-alignment. FEECO offers a tire grinding service …
This weekโs 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 …
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 …
Reconditioning or resurfacing of rotary drum tires (riding rings) and trunnion wheels via grinding is one of the most important maintenance procedures carried out on rotary equipment such as dryers, coolers, and kilns. While restoring these load-bearing surfaces is a common practice, many questions often …
Todayโs photo highlights a rotary drum tire inspection. A digital caliper depth gauge (pictured) measures the depth of the grooves on the tire. If the grooves are too deep, as defined by the service technician, tire grinding may be proposed to resolve the issue. Grooves …
Tires, or riding rings, and trunnion wheels (rollers) are the support base on which a rotary drum is mounted. As the primary point of contact and rotational movement, wear on tires or trunnions is an early indicator of an underlying issue, making identifying wear a …
This weekโs highlighted resource is a page on tire grinding. Tire grinding is a service used to refinish rotary drum tires and trunnion wheels to like-new condition. It is a vital tool in prolonging the life of a rotary drum, as problems that begin in …
This weekโs 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 …