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    This document discusses the importance of routine maintenance and alignment of rotary dryers. It notes that while rotary dryers are durable, preventative maintenance is needed to ensure efficient long-term operation. Proper alignment is particularly important as misalignment can cause excessive wear and damage. The document outlines signs that a dryer is misaligned and recommends addressing any issues with a service technician. Laser tracking systems provide a precise method for realignment. Routine realignment is an important part of preventative maintenance that can prolong a dryer's life.

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    This document discusses the importance of routine maintenance and alignment of rotary dryers. It notes that while rotary dryers are durable, preventative maintenance is needed to ensure efficient long-term operation. Proper alignment is particularly important as misalignment can cause excessive wear and damage. The document outlines signs that a dryer is misaligned and recommends addressing any issues with a service technician. Laser tracking systems provide a precise method for realignment. Routine realignment is an important part of preventative maintenance that can prolong a dryer's life.

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    This document discusses the importance of routine maintenance and alignment of rotary dryers. It notes that while rotary dryers are durable, preventative maintenance is needed to ensure efficient long-term operation. Proper alignment is particularly important as misalignment can cause excessive wear and damage. The document outlines signs that a dryer is misaligned and recommends addressing any issues with a service technician. Laser tracking systems provide a precise method for realignment. Routine realignment is an important part of preventative maintenance that can prolong a dryer's life.

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    This document discusses the importance of routine maintenance and alignment of rotary dryers. It notes that while rotary dryers are durable, preventative maintenance is needed to ensure efficient long-term operation. Proper alignment is particularly important as misalignment can cause excessive wear and damage. The document outlines signs that a dryer is misaligned and recommends addressing any issues with a service technician. Laser tracking systems provide a precise method for realignment. Routine realignment is an important part of preventative maintenance that can prolong a dryer's life.

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    A Look at

    Rotary Dryer Maintenance


    and Alignment

    Experts in process design and material


    processing for over 60 years.
    Rotary dryers are a critical component in
    many industrial processes, capable of
    processing all sorts of materials, from
    chemicals and fertilizers, to minerals and
    ores, and nearly everything in between.
    While rotary dryers are known to be the
    workhorses of the industrial drying industry,
    they do require routine preventative
    maintenance and care in order to
    continue running efficiently for years to
    come.
    Consulting the original equipment
    manufacturer, as well as the equipment
    manual, will provide a guide for the
    routine preventative maintenance your
    dryer will require, as well as when that
    maintenance should be carried out.
    The original equipment manufacturer will
    likely offer a variety of services to help you
    keep your dryer running smoothly. This
    may include:

    •  Tire & trunnion wheel grinding


    •  Alignments
    •  Gear replacements
    •  Spare part installations
    •  Routine maintenance checks
    •  24-hour emergency services
    •  Annual inspections
    •  Training programs
    While all maintenance procedures are critical
    to the life of the rotary dryer, perhaps one of
    the most important (and one of the most
    overlooked) parts of keeping your rotary dryer
    running smoothly is routine re-alignment.
    Misalignment is one of the most commonly
    faced issues when working with a rotary dryer.
    And while re-alignment is a simple solution,
    leaving a drum out of alignment can cause
    major issues.
    Misalignment is one of the most commonly
    faced issues when working with a rotary dryer.
    And while re-alignment is a simple solution,
    leaving a drum out of alignment can cause
    major issues.

    Having a rotary dryer re-aligned on a routine


    basis is an important part of preventative
    maintenance, and prolonging the life of the
    equipment.
    What Causes
    Misalignment?
    Misalignment is often the result of an improper
    base installation.
    Misalignment is often the result of an improper
    base installation.

    Misalignment in the base will quickly


    propagate through the rest of the drum,
    causing wear and damage to other drum
    components.
    Misalignment also occurs naturally over time
    as part of the normal wear and tear a rotary
    dryer experiences.
    Misalignment also occurs naturally over time
    as part of the normal wear and tear a rotary
    dryer experiences.

    For this reason, it is important to routinely have


    the dryer re-aligned.
    How to Tell if a Drum is
    Out of Alignment
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    •  Damage to the tire/wheel
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    •  Damage to the tire/wheel
    •  Excessive wear on the thrust roller
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    •  Damage to the tire/wheel
    •  Excessive wear on the thrust roller
    •  Damage to the thrust roller
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    •  Damage to the tire/wheel
    •  Excessive wear on the thrust roller
    •  Damage to the thrust roller
    •  Pinion/Girth gear wear
    There are many signs that can indicate
    that a dryer is out of alignment. This could
    include:

    •  Excessive tire/wheel wear


    •  Damage to the tire/wheel
    •  Excessive wear on the thrust roller
    •  Damage to the thrust roller
    •  Pinion/Girth gear wear
    •  Pinion/Girth gear damage
    Watching and listening to the dryer run
    can also help to indicate that it is in need
    of a re-alignment.
    Watching and listening to the dryer run
    can also help to indicate that it is in need
    of a re-alignment.

    The drum should have little to no contact


    with the thrust rollers.
    Watching and listening to the dryer run
    can also help to indicate that it is in need
    of a re-alignment.

    The drum should have little to no contact


    with the thrust rollers.

    Drive components should run smoothly,


    without excessive chatter or vibrations.
    What to Do About a
    Misalignment
    If you suspect that your rotary dryer is in need
    of re-alignment, contact a service technician.
    If you suspect that your rotary dryer is in need
    of re-alignment, contact a service technician.

    Leaving the rotary dryer out of alignment will


    only increase the wear and damage on other
    components. This will likely result in increased
    downtime and maintenance costs.
    The use of a laser tracking system to re-align
    the dryer will provide added benefits.
    The use of a laser tracking system to re-align
    the dryer will provide added benefits.

    While traditional alignment techniques do offer


    a reliable alignment solution, they also leave
    room for error, because they rely on manual
    measurements and mathematical equations.
    New laser tracking systems, however, offer
    an advanced solution by using a laser
    beam to measure 3D coordinates, and
    then recording and analyzing the data
    through a software program.

    This results in a faster, more precise


    alignment.
    Conclusion
    Routine preventative maintenance is an integral
    part of keeping your rotary dryer running
    smoothly for years to come.

    Routine re-alignment of your rotary dryer is an


    important part of preventative maintenance,
    and will help to prolong equipment life, and
    minimize the potential for damage.
    FEECO
    has been building and servicing rotary dryers
    since 1951. Our service technicians can help you
    maintain your rotary dryer for years of reliable
    processing, including through the use of a laser
    tracking system to effectively re-align your dryer.
    Want to learn more?
    Download our
    Rotary Dryer Handbook

    The Rotary Dryer Handbook


    Rotary Dryer Sizing & Design
    Processing Challenges
    Service & Maintenance
    And more…

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