Dri-Air Industries, Inc.
East Windsor, CT 06088
Apr 17, 2008 Available in sizes from 5-2,000 lb, TUFF-WRAP Hopper features gasketless access door and utilizes air distribution cone to dry all resin down to slide gate. Non-conductive TUFF-WRAP outer covering resists dents and scratches and helps optimize drying system efficiency. Fabricated from stainless steel, MINI-FEED system moves dried material from drying hopper to feed throat of molding machine or extruder. Amount can be as small as 7 g, depending on shot size of mold.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Apr 17, 2008 Able to lower sample's dew point from +4 to below -15°C, SDS(TM)-Series Supplemental Drying System eliminates formation of acid mists, including downstream SO3 formation in high SO2 services. Offered for single (up to 10 Lpm) or dual (up to 5 Lpm each) samples streams, unit also features corrosion resistant NEMA 12 enclosure. Dryer can be added on to compensate for undersized chillers, helping boost chiller performance in sample conditioning systems used in refineries and chemical plants.

Munson Machinery Co., Inc.
Utica, NY 13503
Feb 22, 2008 Intended for 3-A and USDA applications as well as applications involving contamination-sensitive materials, Rotary Batch Dryer-Dehumidifier-Cooler features all-stainless contact surfaces, continuous polished welds, and external removable seals. Configurations are available for both direct and indirect drying, dehumidifying, and cooling. Offering usable batch capacity of 20 cu-ft and total capacity of 48 cu-ft, unit can also blend ingredients in parts as small as 1 ppm with 100% uniformity.

Munson Machinery Co., Inc.
Utica, NY 13503
Feb 15, 2008 With all-stainless contact surfaces and suitable for 3-A and USDA applications, Rotary Batch Dryer-Dehumidifier-Cooler uses diagonal, vertical tumbling and spilling motion to optimize particle exposure. This, along with lifters inside drum, minimizes material degradation and promotes process efficiency. Lifters also serve to direct material into discharge spout for 100% evacuation. Ingredients can be blended in parts as small as 1 ppm with 100% uniformity in less than 3 min.

Kason Corporation
Millburn, NJ 07041
Jan 22, 2008 Self-contained system scalps and de-dusts 2,500-3,000 lb of bulk material per hour using double-deck, 30 in. dia circular vibratory screener and then dries material in 40 in. dia circular vibratory fluid bed processor. Requiring one air inlet and outlet, system is designed to remove oversize and undersize material while drying only on-size material. Elements of construction include imbalanced-weight gyratory motor, spring-suspended screening chamber, and quick-disconnect housing.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
East Dorset, VT 05253
Nov 30, 2007 Measuring 60 in. long, Model PP1860-W-1 conveys pad printed parts through drying chamber for post-treatment. Conveyor belt is 18 in. wide with 6 in. clearance inside chamber, which is 30 in. long. Temperature at face of heating element reaches 700°F, and at belt level, temperature is approximately 300°F. Unit comes equipped with adjustable heat shields at both ends of chamber, and conveyor belt speed dial to control amount of time printed item spends in chamber.

Schroeder Industries LLC
Leetsdale, PA 15056-1025
Jul 30, 2007 Designed for high volume applications in industries including power generation, pulp and paper, steel, and plastics, Model SVD simultaneously removes water, gases, and solid contaminants from hydraulic fluids. Vacuum dehydrator features standard saturation and temperature sensors and comes with automated touch screen which can also be operated manually. Its frame is 48 in. at bottom, allowing unit to fit into bed of pickup truck.

Novatec, Inc.
Baltimore, MD 21225
Jul 09, 2007 Offered to resin processors as alternative to twin-tower dryers, NovaWheel(TM) Dryer continuously puts dry desiccant into service while regenerating saturated desiccant in same rotational cycle. Models, available for 45-2,270 kg/hr, use steel link drive chain to drive cylindrical wheel, which contains desiccant-impregnated honeycomb divided into 3 sections. Consistent dew point performance is ensured by eliminating spikes and deviations that would otherwise occur due to changeover.

Paxton Products, An ITW Co.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Jun 08, 2007 Designed to remove debris and moisture, PowerDry(TM) System incorporates centrifugal blower that develops air flow and pressure from 3 hp motor. FDA compliant hose carries airflow to 6-nozzle air tube that delivers successive hits of high impact air. As alternative to compressed air, PowerDry eliminates potential contamination from oils and scale in compressed air supply. It features washdown design suited for food, beverage, and packaging operations.

Sono-Tek Corp.
Milton, NY 12547
May 16, 2007 Equipped with non-clogging, ultrasonic atomizing nozzle, SonoDry Models 750, 1000, 1500 operate at up to 750, 1,000, and 1,500 ml/hr, respectively. Designed to handle both aqueous and solvent-based liquids, machines use twin cyclone capture system with possible yields exceeding 95%. All include software that allows for recipe storage and data logging of all functions. Fully integrated magnetic stirrer and hot plate are standard on SonoDry 1000 and SonoDry 1500.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration & Separation Div. Balston Products
Tewksbury, MA 01876
May 01, 2007 RequBalston® IT Series Membrane Air Dryers provide pure, dry compressed air at dewpoint of 35°F and flow rates from 1 to 50 scfm. They remove all compressed air contaminants down to 0.01 micron in size. Without any moving parts, units come with prefilters, auto drains, and membrane modules, and require no electricity.

Ventilex
West Chester, OH 45069
Apr 26, 2007 Utilizing 2 exhaust air streams, Ventura 130(TM) Fluid Bed Dryer/Cooler captures and re-uses latent heat. One off cooling section is at 110°F, while one off heat exchangers/heat recovery units is 95°F. With this concept, lowest possible amount of energy is used for drying. In most applications of 4% moisture and above, dryer will use approximately 1,200 BTU/lb of water evaporated or less.

Kaeser Compressors, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Mar 30, 2007 Available for flows from 20-885 scfm in pressures up to 230 psig, Secotec(TM) Refrigerated Dryers deliver optimal efficiency by using thermal mass medium for storage and operating refrigerant compressor only when necessary. Air-to-air heat exchanger minimizes load on refrigeration system by pre-cooling inlet air. Stainless steel separator and electric demand drain provide reliability, and dryer construction facilitates access to all components.

Wyssmont® Company
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Feb 02, 2007 Designed for continuous operation, rotary tray TURBO-DRYER® dries capsules, pellets, beads, and tablets to final moisture or volatiles level as low as 0.001%, and insures that individual particles are treated for same length of time under controlled conditions. Unit provides containment of product, gases, and odors, and includes solvent recovery ability.

Millrock Technology
Kingston, NY 12401
Oct 12, 2006 Max Series helps stabilize transplantable cells and tissues with features such as full PC/PLC control, optional 21 CFR Part 11 software, and instrumentation options that include capacitance manometer and moisture sensor. Along with shelf area up to 20 ft² and condensing capacity to 30 l, product can be supplied with full validation documentation and work books for IQ/OQ.

Novatec, Inc.
Baltimore, MD 21225
Oct 09, 2006 Capable of throughputs from 100-400 lb/hr, NovaWheel(TM) rotating wheel dryer continuously puts dry desiccant into service while regenerating saturated desiccant in same rotational cycle. Use of steel link drive chain to drive desiccant wheel minimizes dew point variation. Cylindrical wheel contains desiccant-impregnated honeycomb divided into 3 sections for moisture removal, purge, and regeneration. Rotor turns counter-clockwise, moving each segment of honeycomb through 3 stages.

Ross, Charles, & Son Co.
Hauppauge, NY 11788 0615
Oct 05, 2006 Providing full vacuum and internal pressure operation, Cylindrical Vacuum Dryers range from 1 to over 500 cu-ft, and can be constructed from variety of materials such as hastelloy and stainless steel. Units feature dimpled and baffled jackets on trough sides and endplates rated to 200 psig. Internal agitation consists of paddle design, set at opposing angles, to insure material being dried is continuously exposed to jacketed surface area of trough and endplates.

Dri-Air Industries, Inc.
East Windsor, CT 06088
May 15, 2006 Stand-alone system allows individual drying parameters for 3 components - such as virgin, regrind, and colorant - and then mixes and conveys components on demand. Equipped with 4-bed dryer and sealed mixing chamber, system offers individual temperature controls for each component material and includes volumetric mixing (variable and fixed rate) augers placed under each hopper. Changing colorant/regrind ratios is possible via 10-turn potentiometers in control panel.

SP Industries
Warminster, PA 18974
May 10, 2006 VirTis® 96 Well Freeze Drying Systems include glass or plastic vials set in aluminum vial holder with LyoCap(TM) Capmat Lyophilization Stopper. Vial holders provide even heat distribution to ensure consistent freeze drying, while fluted stoppers enable samples to be freeze dried and then sealed under vacuum or inert gas after lyophilization cycle is complete. Components eliminate problems caused by edge effect when freeze drying in standard 96 well plastic plates.

Malcom Co., Inc. (Distributor of LEISTER Hot Air Tools)
Tiverton, RI 02878
Feb 01, 2006 Portable Hot Air Station can be custom-configured with Leister Hotwind-S air blowers, from 2,000-5,400 W, that reach up to 1,472°F with air flows to 38 cfm. Its Dorner® variable speed conveyor features anodized aluminum frame and locking casters. In addition to various nozzles, brackets, guides, and rails, system can incorporate one or more heat guns mounted up to 18 in. over conveyor. Self-contained unit has 3 x 4 ft footprint and operates at speeds to 49 fpm.