As with most capital equipment, buying a rotary dryer can be a complex process, especially when it comes to knowing what data rotary dryer manufacturers need in order to provide a quote. We’ve put together the guidelines below to take some of the guesswork out …
Rotary dryers and fluid bed dryers differ in several ways, each offering their own unique advantages and disadvantages as seen in the chart below. Generally speaking, the choice between a rotary dryer and fluid bed dryer is often dictated by the material or specific industry. …
Quality fabrication is one of the most influential factors in maximizing the life of a rotary drum, whether it is a rotary dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. One critical aspect of drum fabrication is the concentricity of the drum and its supporting tires (riding rings). …
Phosphate rock is mined all over the world to produce a number of phosphorus products that are essential to plants and animals- namely, fertilizers and animal feeds. Many predict that demand for phosphate, particularly for use as a fertilizer, will only rise, as the world …
Testing provides unparalleled information when designing a rotary dryer and can allow experts to work out process variables to help define the recipe for successful drying. The reasons to engage in rotary dryer testing include: To Test Pre-Conditioning. Material is often dried prior to further …
An adequate preventative maintenance plan is a major contributing factor to maximizing the service life of a rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator. Despite being a rugged piece of equipment, rotary drums require a careful balance of load on mechanical components …
Though not always needed, a cooling step in potash processing is often utilized after the drying stage. Cooling the material offers many benefits to the end-product, as well as to the processing operation, such as: Increased efficiency: adding a potash cooler means the agglomerated product …
The trunnion wheel, also known as a trunnion roller, is a key structural component of any rotary drum base, be it a dryer, cooler, kiln or granulator. What trunnion wheels are available? FEECO supplies trunnion wheels in 4140 or 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are available …
The aluminum industry is experiencing strong demand as several factors, such as increasing use in electric vehicles, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the growing use of aluminum for beverage packaging, have producers looking for more of the lightweight metal. The scramble for aluminum, …
Rotary kilns are used throughout various industries from mining to chemical production and even waste management. And while they are capable of processing a broad range of materials, one essential aspect of any rotary kiln operation is preparing the material – whatever it may be …