Burners for rotary dryers and kilns provide the heat source needed to process material; without them, thermal processing operations are left at a standstill. What burners are available? FEECO can provide burners based on a range of specifications, including for various fuel sources, flame shaping …
When purchasing a roofing system, many consumers are choosing innovative roofing options to conserve energy usage in their home, generate long-term financial benefits, or conform to newly instituted building codes. As a result, reflective asphalt shingles are gaining popularity as an alternative roofing solution. Reflective …
Finding a rotary kiln manufacturer that can meet the specific needs of the project at hand can be a challenge. What follows is a guide covering some of the key factors to consider. Critical Qualities in a Rotary Kiln Manufacturer 1. Process Development Capabilities Finding …
Knockers are a valuable tool in minimizing buildup in rotary dryers, coolers, granulators, and coating drums, giving plant managers the opportunity to improve production and product quality. FEECO has developed the pneumatic hammer knocker to provide a more flexible alternative to the commonly chosen ball …
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 drum’s processing environment. What seals are available? FEECO offers a number of seal options depending on the level of …
Rotary drum breechings house the inlet and outlet ends of the rotary drum and provide a place for feed and discharge to occur. What breechings are available? FEECO offers both inlet and outlet breechings for rotary drums of all types and in various materials of …
Refractory is specific to direct-fired rotary kilns, insulating and protecting the shell of the drum from high internal temperatures. It also functions to maintain heat retention. Many types of refractory exist, with the most common options being brick or castable. Brick is fired in a …
Heavy-duty and built for high-horsepower jobs, the gear and pinion drive assembly is one of the most popular rotary drum drive assemblies on the market. In utilizing a gear and pinion drive, one must decide how the gear portion of the assembly will be affixed …
Many material characteristics, such as bulk density and specific heat, influence how the material will behave in the rotary kiln, and subsequently, how the kiln must be designed to produce the required results. The following material characteristics all influence the sizing and design of a …
A rotary drum of any type – be it a rotary dryer, granulator, kiln, or otherwise – is a significant capital investment. And while rotary drums are generally a low-maintenance type of equipment, they do require regular inspection and maintenance in order to continue running …