A Look at the Process of Pelletizing Iron Ore for Steel ...
FEECO Balling Drum. Balling drums consist of a large, cylindrical "drum," through which the material tumbles to promote agglomeration. Much like the disc pelletizer, binder and feedstock are continuously added and particles pick up additional fines as they tumble through the drum, which is set on a slight angle to allow gravity to assist in moving pellets through the process.