Central drying systems

What will it do for you?

Can be floor standing but are often positioned on a mezzanine. A typical system comprises larger dehumidifying units supplying dry air to multiple groups of hoppers. Individual heating units can be fitted to each drying hopper to allow a wide range of materials to be dried at different temperatures within the same system. Material selection is typically made via a manifold station.

Features

  • Energy recovery systems fitted to larger drying units
  • Independent heating control on each hopper
  • Anti-stress valves. Temperature controlled air restriction valves to avoid material degradation and energy wastage should polymer sit in hoppers for prolonged periods
  • Allows central material storage and distribution
  • Allows quick material change at machines simply by transferring material feed to another pre-heated hopper via quick release couplings at a selection manifold

Advantages

  • Eliminates manual shifting of polymer between storage and manufacturing areas
  • Significant power saving. Central dryers replace multiple units
  • Reduces 'down time' due to the instant availability of pre prepared material from alternative hoppers
  • Eliminates the movement of individual drying systems with associated loading equipment around the manufacturing area