Potash

Experts in process design and material

processing for over 60 years.

Handling Equipment

Potash is a demanding material to

process; its abrasive, corrosive

characteristics are hard on

equipment, and require equipment to

be specially designed to withstand

such rigorous processing.

The same holds true for the material

handling components of a potash

processing operation.

The same holds true for the material

handling components of a potash

processing operation.

Let’s look at the material handling

equipment commonly found in potash

processing facilities…

Bucket Elevators

FEECO Custom Dual-Drive

Bucket Elevator

- Used to transport materials vertically

- Used to transport materials vertically

- Double chain, continuous style most common

- Used to transport materials vertically

- Double chain, continuous style most common

- Capable of handling high capacities

Belt Conveyors

FEECO Conveyor System

Used to transport potash horizontally,

from one process stop to the next, as

well as to storage, shipping, or

elsewhere.

Used to transport potash horizontally,

from one process stop to the next, as

well as to storage, shipping, or

elsewhere.

Belt conveyors in a potash processing

operation are particularly

complemented by belt trippers, which

allow potash to be discharged at any

point along the conveyor.

Belt Trippers

FEECO Belt Tripper

- Can be fixed or movable.

- Can be fixed or movable.

- Allow material to be discharged at any point

along the conveyor, which is particularly useful

for creating long piles in storage.

How Handling Equipment

Design is Influenced by

Potash Characteristics

Because of potash’s challenging

characteristics, special accommodations

are often made to material handling

equipment used to process potash.

Protective measures, such as seals, are

used to prevent build-up from collecting

in crevices.

Protective measures, such as seals, are

used to prevent build-up from collecting

in crevices.

Areas of high wear are enhanced with

heavy-duty construction, such as the

addition of wear-resistant liners.

Protective measures, such as seals, are

used to prevent build-up from collecting

in crevices.

Areas of high wear are enhanced with

heavy-duty construction, such as the

addition of wear-resistant liners.

Various alloys such as stainless steel are

used to protect against corrosion.

Conclusion:Material handling equipment is a vital

component of potash processing facilities,

allowing for flexible automation.

Conclusion:Material handling equipment is a vital

component of potash processing facilities,

allowing for flexible automation.

However, the characteristics of potash should

be considered when choosing material

handling equipment for the job, to avoid

premature equipment failure.

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FEECOhas been working with potash for over 60

years, providing testing, process design

and development, and manufacturing of

potash processing equipment, including

heavy-duty handling equipment.

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