Runway Renovation at Atlanta Airport
A 60-day runway renovation at Hartsfield-Jackson required moving 85,000 tons of cement and fly ash. See how pneumatic conveying kept a 24/7 concrete operation 6 days ahead of schedule.
Case Studies
Please view our extensive case study catalog to learn how Trotter can help you solve your engineering needs.
Manufacturing Battery Paste
Continuous highâshear mixing produced homogeneous lithium battery paste without carbon black agglomerates and reduced processing time significantly.
BIN ACTIVATORS IMPROVE MOLDING SAND FLOW RELIABILITY
Sticky molding sand causes bin hangups and ratholing, reducing mold quality and throughput until vibration-based discharge restores consistent flow.
Manufacturing Cosmetic Liquid Foundation
Highâshear inline mixing improved liquid foundation production by reducing batch time, eliminating powder agglomeration, and enhancing pigment dispersion.
Reducing Good Wood Fiber Loss in High-Capacity Pulp Chip Screening
Modern sawmill lines produce more fines than legacy chip screens can handle. Widening screen apertures fixes the symptom â and quietly dumps good pulp fiber into the waste bunker.
Manufacturing Dry Mass Granulation Tablets
Low-moisture continuous granulation delivered uniform, tablet-ready material with excellent dispersion, reduced processing steps, and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Cocoa Sifting Processing Operation
Optimize cocoa processing with high-efficiency sifting designed to handle fatty, heat-sensitive materials. These custom systems prevent screen blinding and ensure consistent particle sizing for premium chocolate production.
Modernizing Legacy Screening Equipment with a Modular Multi-Deck Solution
Upgrade facility capacity with a Modular MultiDeck screener. Its component design allows for easy installation in tight spaces while delivering maximum screening efficiency.
Improving Soda Ash Railcar Unloading Efficiency at Procter & Gamble
Eliminate manual material handling and reduce product spillage by up to 100%. These integrated dense-phase conveying systems automate the transfer of sodium carbonate and soda ash from railcars to silos, improving plant safety and operational cleanliness.
Dispersing Ingredients in the Production of Soft Drinks
Overview This case study shows how a soft drink syrup manufacturer improved the dispersion of sugars, gums, starches, and flavor
Advanced Abrasion and Corrosion Protection for Charcoal Processing Equipment
Save over $50,000 annually by eliminating the hidden costs of abrasive wear and corrosion. Advanced internal coatings and proprietary hardware upgrades extend the life of rotary airlock valves, ensuring consistent production in harsh charcoal processing environments.
WOOD CHIP SCREENING SYSTEMS IMPROVE PULPING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCT QUALITY
Wood chip screening systems improve chip uniformity by removing oversize and fines, increasing pulping efficiency and reducing waste in paper and pulp processing operations.
Reducing Wood Fiber Loss in High-Capacity Pulp Chip Screening
Maximize wood fiber recovery and eliminate waste in high-speed sawmilling lines. Advanced gyratory screening technology allows for higher log feeding speeds while maintaining strict chip specifications and protecting your bottom line.
Streamlined Fly Ash Blending and Conveying at Salt River Materials Group
Streamline fly ash production by weighing, batching, and blending in a single pneumatic unit. This semi-dense conveying solution simplifies maintenance and ensures continuous operation with simultaneous dual-conveyor processing.
GRANULATED UREA SCREENING SYSTEMS IMPROVE PRODUCT RECOVERY AND PROCESS EFFICIENCY
Granulated urea screening systems improve product uniformity and recovery efficiency while supporting high-capacity fertilizer production and reducing operational downtime.
High-Capacity Bulk Material Handling for a Fast-Track Infrastructure Project
Accelerate large-scale dam construction with high-speed pneumatic unloading. This specialized turbo-inductor system enables tandem trailer rigs to unload simultaneously, ensuring a continuous supply of materials for massive roller-compacted concrete projects.
Carbon Black Unloading & Pneumatic Conveying Optimization
Eliminate cross-contamination and material degradation in your rubber compounding process. This dense-phase pneumatic conveying system replaces high-maintenance bucket elevators with a closed-loop design that ensures material grade integrity and efficient dust recovery for friable carbon black pellets.
Precision Fine Grinding and Process Control for a Specialty Seed Application
A grass seed manufacturer’s toll processor couldn’t hit target particle distribution for a urea/bone meal blend. See how an in-house fine grinding system solved it in 5 months.
How a Canadian cement producer added custom blending capability and recovered lost business
Regain your competitive edge by offering boutique cement blends and custom, small-batch orders. This advanced blending solution integrates into existing silo structures to enable precise, truckload-sized mixing without disrupting large-scale continuous kiln operations.
Extending Grinding Component Life in a High-Volume Pet Food Application
Lower annual grinder replacement parts costs by 17% and significantly extend equipment lifespan. These fine-grinding solutions utilize high-speed impact technology to achieve precise 200-mesh particle distribution for premium pet food production.
Safer, Space-Efficient Bulk Material Receiving for a Specialty Manufacturing Operation
Transition from manual 50-pound bag handling to an automated bulk receiving system. This space-saving solution utilizes pneumatic unloading and twin storage bins to increase facility safety and operational efficiency for specialty flooring manufacturers.