PT ZONE: Drying
Conveying, Drying, Crystallizing PLA : The Energy-Saving Packaging SolutionWhen the new industry term “bioresins” hit the plastics community in the early 2000s, polylactic acid (PLA ) made its way to the top of the list in a class of new plant-based materials. More (+)
New Drying Technology Helps Moldmaker Get Back to MoldingSystem solves quality problem that had hamstrung previous molder. More (+)
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How to Specify A Resin Dryer
11/28/2012Plastics Technology
To dry your polymer correctly you need a dryer that is properly designed and working properly. Here are my suggested specifications, for a two-, three- or four-bed desiccant dryer, the most common types used.
Auxiliaries at NPE: News in Materials Handling, Cooling, Granulating, Welding, Testing, Decorating5/30/2012Plastics Technology
Auxiliary equipment takes in a broad range of functions, from materials preparation to post-mold finishing.
Thrifty California Processor Dries PET with 'Waste' Heat4/29/2012Plastics Technology
Southern California can be a challenging environment for manufacturers, not least because of concerns about the cost and availability of electrical power.
Molder Slashes Energy Cost With Move to Desiccant Drying3/26/2012Plastics Technology
Yes there are still molders drying with tray ovens. But this processor replaced the last few it had and has reaped some impressive energy-savings benefits.
Auxiliaries at NPE: New Solutions from Material Preparation To Post-Mold Operations2/25/2012Plastics Technology
There will be an extraordinary range of new auxiliary equipment on display at the show.
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Drying
Dryers are used to minimize or eliminate problems that moisture in the plastics cause during processing. If moisture-sensitive polymers like nylon, polycarbonate, PBT, PET and a host of others are not dried prior to processing, the physical properties of that resin/part will be drastically affected. There are various types of drying technologies available, including dual bed desiccant, desiccant wheel, vacuum, oven and infrared. Dryer selection may be dictated by the throughput requirement of the process, as well as price and other features desired.
» Plastics Drying
Novatec shares their knowledge of dryers and drying techniques.
Product Announcements
- AUXILIARIES: Vacuum Dryer Redesigned For Trouble-Free Operation
- Maguire Products Inc. 4/29/2013
- AUXILIARIES: Compact Dryer for Medical Molding
- Novatec Inc. 6/25/2012
- AUXILIARIES: Color Touchscreen Now Standard on Smaller Dryer/Conveyor Units
- Novatec Inc. 2/1/2012
- AUXILIARIES: Materials-Handling, Drying, Cooling Enhancements Coming at NPE2012
- Conair 2/1/2012
- AUXILIARIES: Dryers' Color Touchscreen Is Now Standard
- Novatec Inc. 11/22/2011
