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Dryer Types

Drying resin prior to processing is often times considered a necessary evil in the plastics industry. However, in order to maintain the performance characteristics of the resins you are processing and to maintain a competitive position, it is important to choose drying equipment that best suits your needs.
 The various drying technologies vary greatly in:

• Energy usage
• Footprint
• Maintenance requirements
• Performance
• Initial cost

There are at least a dozen types of dryers available to processors - but which one is right for you?

Listed here are the most popular types of dryers in use today and a description of their major characteristics. Be sure and check out the ‘Dryer Selector’, ‘Comparing Drying Technologies’ and  ‘Typical Energy Costs/100 lb. of Throughput’ to help you choose the best dryer for your application.

Energy Comparison Chart	Dryer Comparison Chart
Vacuum Dryers	Silo Dehumidification
Portable Drying Systems	PET Energy-Saving Drying Systems
Oven Dryers	Multi-Bed Carousel Dryers
Microwave Dryers	Membrane Dryers
Infrared Crystallizer/Dryer	Hot Air Dryers
Gas Fired Process Heaters	Dual Bed Dryers
Drying Hoppers	Desiccant Wheel/Rotor Dryers
Crystallizers - Conventional	Compressed Air Dryers
Central Dryers	Dryer Selector