As emission regulations continue to tighten around every industry in an effort to fight climate change, producers in the potash industry have increasingly been focusing their efforts on cutting emissions. And with the potash drying process accounting for a significant portion of the sector’s emissions, …
Thrust rollers, also sometimes referred to as thrust idlers, are a crucial part of a rotary drum’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 7-¾” – 48” …
Nickel ore dryers are playing a critical role as demand for nickel skyrockets in the pursuit of a clean-energy future, with laterite ores becoming an increasingly vital source of supply. One of the main challenges with laterite ores is their high moisture content, which typically …
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 …
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). …
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 required in all aluminum recycling operations, aluminum chip dryers are paramount in secondary aluminum production settings processing scrap contaminated with hydrocarbons, helping to ensure a safe environment, a high-quality end product, and maximum aluminum recovery. The aluminum industry is experiencing strong demand as …
As the gypsum industry knows, changes in a material’s moisture content will influence manufacturing in many different ways. For example, a reduction in moisture can greatly impact material handling or prepare gypsum for subsequent steps in the manufacturing process. Gypsum dryers, also known as rotary …
Sugar beet pulp, a by-product of extracting sugar from sugar beets, has been receiving growing attention in agriculture as of late for its value as an alternative to corn silage and because of the many benefits it can offer to livestock producers. And as the …
The rotary dryer is the industrial dryer of choice for everything from minerals and ores to fertilizers and specialty chemicals. One decision buyers are often faced with in selecting a rotary dryer for a given application, particularly when looking to dry high-moisture materials such as …