Cabinet Dryers reduce maintenance in food/dairy industry.

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Designed to dry out electrical cabinets in wash-down areas of meat and dairy plants, Balston Cabinet Dryers purge moisture from interior with very dry air to prevent buildup on electronic components that would lead to premature component failure. Dryers are designed to withstand harsh wash-down environments and utilize membrane air dryer technology. No electricity is required, and 3 sizes are available for drying out of cabinets up to 36 ft³.



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Parker Introduces a New Line of Balston® Cabinet Dryers which will Reduce Maintenance and Lost Production Costs by 80%



Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies has introduced a new line of Balston Cabinet Dryers designed specifically for wash down areas in meat and dairy plants to dry out electrical cabinets.

The meat and dairy industry demand the ultimate in cleanliness and sanitation in their food preparation areas. Equipment in these areas is washed down nightly with hot (140F), high pressure sanitizers. These sanitizers are caustic or acidic depending on the food. Much of the equipment is pneumatically operated but this industry is moving to electronic controls that are housed in "water-tight" NEMA 4x cabinets. These electrical cabinets eventually develop leaks allowing moisture build up on electronic components. The moisture leads to premature component failure. Premature failure of components leads to emergency service and production down time. Moisture in cabinets is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Parker Balston Cabinet Dryers are designed to purge the inside of the cabinets with very dry air that eliminates moisture and premature component failures.

The Cabinet Dryers are specifically designed to withstand the harsh wash down environment. The dryer utilizes membrane air dryer technology. The dryers require no electricity, have no moving parts, and they are available in three sizes capable of drying out cabinets up to 36 cubic feet.

With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 52,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 53 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.parker.com, or its investor information site at www.phstock.com.

For additional information, please contact Parker Hannifin Corporation, Filtration & Separation Division, 242 Neck Road, Haverhill, MA 01835. 1-800-343-4048 or 1-978-858-0505. Fax: 1-978-556-7510. www.balstonfilters.com

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