How to Select the Best Mining Dryer Supplier

Today we will present the panorama experienced by mining and quarrying companies that use rotary dryers. The generation of final products with lower moisture content is the main objective of these machines.

Dryers also generate greater productivity in plants. Sun drying, for example, is replaced by the use of equipment that accelerates the process of reducing rock moisture.

However, the choice of supplier must be made carefully. Máquinas Furlan has a line of robust products for both operating quarries and for the development of a complete plant – which may include crushers, screens and feeders.

See the content and also learn about the importance of the supplier in a fundamental step: the assembly of the dryers in the installation.

With dryers, mining plant produces more and speeds up delivery to customers

In mining, the rotary dryer removes moisture from the rock, which is then processed in a subsequent process. The calciner uses high temperatures to extract this moisture and causes changes in the molecular structure of the material. In some cases, the heat generated intentionally changes the structure of the material.

The calciner usually works together with the cooler. After passing through the calciner and being transferred to the cooler, the temperature reduction allows the product to be stored on a belt conveyor.

We've already talked about belt conveyors here on the blog.

These operations may include beneficiation using a crusher, so that the final product meets the desired specifications. Screens are also another option in the plant.

Streamlining the production line is one of the benefits generated by Furlan's rotary kilns. The Furlan team reports the case of a quarry that requested a dryer to speed up the fulfillment of customer orders. Previously, the material was exposed to the sun and this procedure is impaired during rainy periods.

The Furlan solution also made the plant more productive.

The importance of choosing a rotary kiln supplier

The Furlan team works to align the project with the client's objectives. In this alignment, the data provided by the quarry or mining company is important.

Situations where the solution involves only drying are the simplest. The characteristics of the rocks, the moisture content in the equipment feed and the desired output moisture content help in making decisions.

When a calciner is required, greater detail is required, as the process involves the use of high temperatures. The line generally includes a cooler, which will reduce the temperature at the outlet.

There is a lot of weight in the choice of supplier in this type of project. The solution is customized, whether in the expansion of the line or in the adoption of a complete plant.

In these scenarios, a meeting with the client to exchange information is essential. Furlan also uses specific forms that generate reliable data to guide the final proposal.

Digital tools facilitate the choice of solutions in wet processes. The simulation carried out by the Furlan team in the AGG Flow mass balance software and the use of 3D software assist in the decision.

The physical structure of Máquinas Furlan also contributed to the decision. In its park in Limeira (SP), the company houses 3 factories in a single space: the Equipment Division, the Castings Division and the Services Division.

The equipment catalog offers more than 150 types of machines, including ovens. Furlan also manufactures crushers and screens for use after drying.

At Furlan, specialized consultants help with decisions about ovens, as they are machines designed practically from “scratch”.

Another difference is the Engineering team, which monitors each step of the equipment production. Everything is in one place, which also speeds up delivery.

During the assembly stage, the Furlan team monitors the installation at the customer's premises. These are generally large machines that are transported in a fractional manner. Some services, such as welding and alignment of parts, must be carried out at the customer's plant.

Assembly carried out by a specialized team will ensure greater efficiency in the process, generating productivity in the plant and profitability on the invested capital for the customer. Furlan also has one of the best Technical Assistance services on the market.

What are the final products of a line with mining dryers?

The line of end products that use kilns is extensive: limestone, dolomitic lime, magnesium hydrate, alumina, gypsum, magnesium sulfate, phosphate, magnesite, manganese dioxide, blast furnace slag, coal, among others. The sand dryer is another process served by this line.

There are also plants that generate more than one product, such as deposits that supply both aggregates for construction and material for ceramic industries.

To make a decision, the first step is to visit the rotary dryers, calciners and coolers page on our website - click here . The page opens the possibility for your company to send us a form with information about the project.

The other way to talk to Furlan is to send us a message here . We are waiting for your contact. Start 2025 by expanding your mining product line and your results.