Rotary Dryers Rise Above Fluid Beds as the Preferred Choice for Frac Sand Drying: Here’s Why

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Frac Sand Dryers (Driers): Rotary vs. Fluid Bed

The frac sand industry relies on sand dryers to reduce the moisture content of washed sand for use in the hydraulic fracturing process. Historically, both fluid bed and rotary dryers have been widely accepted throughout the industry, but that looks to be changing; listed here …

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Maintaining your Limestone Pelletizing Operation

This article was authored by:

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Pelletized (Pelletised) Limestone

An effective maintenance program is indispensable to sustaining an efficient, productive limestone pelletizing operation. While maintenance is often overlooked, it should always be incorporated as part of a facility’s regular operation procedures. Limestone pelletizer plant maintenance ensures equipment reliability, preserves a safe work environment, and …

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Part Spotlight: Flights (Material Lifters)

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Flights

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 …

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Part Spotlight: Rotary Drum Knockers

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Rotary Drum Knockers

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 …

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Part Spotlight: Burners

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin, Customer Service Manager at FEECO International

Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Burner

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 …

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Reflective Roofing Granules: Creating Energy Efficient Options in the Asphalt Shingle Industry

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Reflective Roofing Granules

When purchasing a roofing system, many consumers are choosing innovative roofing options to conserve energy usage in their home, generate long-term financial benefits, or conform to newly instituted building codes. As a result, reflective asphalt shingles are gaining popularity as an alternative roofing solution. Reflective …

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Part Spotlight: Breeching Assembly

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Breeching

Rotary drum breechings house the inlet and outlet ends of the rotary drum and provide a place for feed and discharge to occur.  What breechings are available?  FEECO offers both inlet and outlet breechings for rotary drums of all types and in various materials of …

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