The document discusses the critical importance of properly installing rotary dryers, which are essential in various industrial processes. Proper installation helps prolong the equipment's life, prevent downtime, and avoid costly damage. Key to a successful installation is the presence of a knowledgeable service technician and effective planning between the equipment purchaser, manufacturer, and installation contractor.

1. Rotary Dryer Installation
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2. 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.

3. A rotary dryer is a significant investment in any
process, the purchase of which, requires
careful consideration and plenty of research in
order to find a rotary dryer that will blend
seamlessly into your process and meet your
exact processing needs.

4. Once a rotary dryer has been procured,
however, the work is far from done.

5. Once a rotary dryer has been procured,
however, the work is far from done.
The installation of your new rotary dryer
requires just as much planning and attention
to ensure that it is installed properly, and will
run efficiently and reliably for years to come.

6. Why Proper Install
is Important

7. Properly installing your new rotary dryer is
the first step in prolonging equipment life
and reducing the potential for downtime
and maintenance.

8. Properly installing your new rotary dryer is
the first step in prolonging equipment life
and reducing the potential for downtime
and maintenance.
Problems that begin at install can quickly
turn serious, resulting in major damage
and downtime.

9. A rotary dryer that has not been installed
properly is susceptible to a variety of
problems, including:

10. A rotary dryer that has not been installed
properly is susceptible to a variety of
problems, including:
• Damage to wheels/tires as a result of poor
alignment

11. A rotary dryer that has not been installed
properly is susceptible to a variety of
problems, including:
• Damage to wheels/tires as a result of poor
alignment
• Damage to the drum shell because it was
handled improperly

12. A rotary dryer that has not been installed
properly is susceptible to a variety of
problems, including:
• Damage to wheels/tires as a result of poor
alignment
• Damage to the drum shell because it was
handled improperly
• Re-work need and/or warranties voided
because critical hold points/inspections were
not carried out

13. There are a few steps you can take, however,
to help ensure a smooth and successful
installation…

14. Key Steps for A
Smooth Dryer
Installation

15. Have A Service Technician On Site
Having a service technician from the
manufacturer on site is beneficial for many
reasons.

16. Have A Service Technician On Site
Having a service technician from the
manufacturer on site is beneficial for many
reasons.
Service technicians are knowledgeable in
exactly how your new equipment should
be properly installed.

17. Have A Service Technician On Site
Having a service technician from the
manufacturer on site is beneficial for many
reasons.
Service technicians are knowledgeable in
exactly how your new equipment should
be properly installed.
They know what to look for, and where
there is potential for error to occur.

18. Having a service technician to oversee
installation will help to ensure that the
equipment is installed properly and no
warranties are voided in the process.

19. Having a service technician to oversee
installation will help to ensure that the
equipment is installed properly and no
warranties are voided in the process.
Furthermore, service technicians can be a
valuable resource for answering
installation and operation questions
on-site, or training personnel on the
maintenance and operation of the dryer.

20. Plan Ahead

21. The equipment purchaser, manufacturer,
and install contractor should all be in
contact with one another to plan for the
necessary preparations well ahead of
installation day.

22. The equipment purchaser, manufacturer,
and install contractor should all be in
contact with one another to plan for the
necessary preparations well ahead of
installation day.
This will help to make sure that everyone
on site will have exactly what they need
and won’t waste time on waiting for
equipment or materials.

23. A variety of items should be considered
during the planning stages:

24. A variety of items should be considered
during the planning stages:
Equipment Staging – In situations where
the rotary dryer will be a replacement,
and will need to be fit into place, all
ancillary equipment, such as feed chutes,
should be pre-positioned.

25. Materials & Equipment – All necessary
equipment and materials will need to be
purchased and prepped for install day.

26. Materials & Equipment – All necessary
equipment and materials will need to be
purchased and prepped for install day.
This might include shimming materials
needed for alignment, grout for pouring
under bases, or even the appropriate
crane for lifting the drum.

27. Pre-Alignment – Drum bases should be
installed and pre-aligned prior to
installation day.

28. Pre-Alignment – Drum bases should be
installed and pre-aligned prior to
installation day.
This will allow technicians to begin working
on the installation immediately, instead of
waiting 1-2 days for pre-alignment to be
complete.

29. Conclusion
Proper installation of your new rotary dryer is
the first step in prolonging equipment life,
ensuring efficient operation, and preventing
unnecessary downtime and maintenance.

30. Conclusion
Proper installation of your new rotary dryer is
the first step in prolonging equipment life,
ensuring efficient operation, and preventing
unnecessary downtime and maintenance.
Planning ahead and having a service
technician on-site will help to ensure a smooth
rotary dryer installation.

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