While rotary dryers should be customized to yield optimal processing conditions around the material and drying needs at hand, the basis of a rotary dryer is often somewhat standard. The following is an overview of some of the standard components of a rotary dryer, as …
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Finding a rotary kiln manufacturer that can meet the specific needs of the project at hand can be a challenge. What follows is a guide covering some of the key factors to consider. Critical Qualities in a Rotary Kiln Manufacturer 1. Process Development Capabilities Finding …
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 …
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 …
Drying plays a crucial role in agglomeration, and can be utilized in both pre- and post-agglomeration processing. Many materials must retain a certain moisture level in order for agglomeration to occur. Thus rotary dryers can be implemented to reduce the feedstock’s moisture prior to agglomeration, …
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 …
Smelting is one of the primary routes to producing copper, and as such, plays an important role in meeting the ever-surging demand for the red metal in the transition to a low-carbon economy. While various smelting technologies exist, they all depend on a dry feedstock …
Refractory is specific to direct-fired rotary kilns, insulating and protecting the shell of the drum from high internal temperatures. It also functions to maintain heat retention. Many types of refractory exist, with the most common options being brick or castable. Brick is fired in a …
A rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, agglomerator, or otherwise, is a major investment and integral part of many industrial processing systems. From drying and cooling bulk solids before storage, to agglomerating ore fines in a heap leaching operation, the rotary drum often serves …