One of the most challenging aspects buyers face in the purchase of capital equipment is ensuring the equipment can meet their process and material objectives. The same holds true for fluid bed dryers, which are widely used throughout various industries to dry bulk solids in …
Rotary coolers are essential tools in industrial processing facilities across the globe, cooling product for subsequent handling, storage, or bagging. How does a rotary cooler work? A rotary cooler works by passing ambient or chilled air through a horizontal rotating drum. Material is fed into …
A flexible and popular means of drying bulk solids, fluid bed dryers are often a top contender in the selection of an industrial drying system. And as with any industrial dryer, fluid bed dryers have inherent advantages and disadvantages that make them a better fit …
Fluid bed dryers offer an efficient and effective means of drying bulk solids for a variety of industries. For facilities considering the use of this industrial dryer, understanding the basic principles behind fluid beds is essential. The following provides a comprehensive overview on the key …
Efficiently and effectively drying bulk solids is an essential aspect of modern industrial processing, no matter the industry. Among the various technologies available, fluid bed dryers have proven to be both diverse and reliable, as well as capable of processing a wide variety of materials. …
The rotary kiln testing carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center is often critical to gathering process data and developing the groundwork for a safe, efficient, and effective thermal processing operation. This testing gives producers the opportunity to predict how their material will behave in …
Asphalt shingles are the leading choice for residential roofing in the United States. They are affordable, durable, low maintenance, versatile, and have proven effective in the roofing industry for almost 100 years. A large part of their effectiveness, however, lies in the the roofing granules …
Industrial pigments play an important role in the performance and durability of many products. In addition to serving as a coloring agent, pigments can also offer protection against corrosion and even UV rays; pigments are all around us, from building materials and concrete, to textiles, …
Soda ash, or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), is a versatile alkali material, critical in the production of a litany of products and materials. From detergents and chemicals, to consumer products and water softeners, this material can be found in many of the products we interact with throughout …
This week’s photo highlights several rotary dryers under production at FEECO. The photo was taken in FEECO’s fabrication facility, just shortly after our founding in 1951. For decades, many industries have been faced with the same problem: product moisture. Depending on material composition, moisture can …