Part Spotlight: Flights (Material Lifters)

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Craig Peppin
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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 โ€œcurtainโ€ 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

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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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: Rotary Drum Seals

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Seals

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 drumโ€™s processing environment.  What seals are available?  FEECO offers a number of seal options depending on the level of …

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Part Spotlight: Breeching Assembly

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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.ย  What breechings are available?ย  FEECO offers both inlet and outlet breechings for rotary drums of all types and in various materials of …

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Part Spotlight: Thrust Rollers

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Thrust Roller

Thrust rollers, also sometimes referred to as thrust idlers, are a crucial part of a rotary drumโ€™s base, preventing the drum from drifting longitudinally on its axis.    What thrust rollers are available?  FEECO can supply thrust rollers in sizes ranging from 7-ยพโ€ – 48โ€ …

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Part Spotlight: Rotary Drum Tires

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Tire

Rotary drum tires, also known as riding rings, are a structural component of the rotary drum, facilitating smooth and concentric rotation and providing support to the drum shell.ย  What drum tires are available?ย  FEECO supplies tires in 1045, 4140, and 4340 stainless steel. Sizes are …

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