Aluminum Chip (Swarf) Dryer Critical to Many Secondary Aluminum Operations

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Aluminum Chip Dryer in Secondary Aluminum Production

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 …

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The Basics of Drying Gypsum

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Drying Gypsum

As the gypsum industry knows, changes in a materialโ€™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 …

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The Role of Clay Dryers in Industrial Clay Processing

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Clay Dryers (Driers)

Industrial clay minerals exhibit incredibly diverse characteristics, lending their use in everything from consumer products such as cat litter and cosmetics, to industrial additives, catalysts, and adsorbents, to name a few.  While there are many types of clay, each with wide variation in characteristics, the …

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