NETZSCH, Inc.
Exton, PA 19341
Apr 05, 2004 Machine combines mechanical dewatering system and thermal drying device in one compact unit. Cake drying device is constructed with polypropylene membrane filter plates, which can be retrofitted for existing presses. Drying system is available in side bar and overhead beam designs for semi-automatic or fully automatic presses. Features include honeycombed, insulated heating elements and suction unit that discharges vapors produced during drying cycle.

Kason Corporation
Millburn, NJ 07041
Mar 31, 2004 Fluid Bed Processors feature circular configuration that enables entire system including heater/cooler/moisturizer, blower, and dust collector to be self-contained on frame with casters, ready to plug-in and run. Inherent strength eliminates need for heavy-gauge walls and cross braces otherwise required to withstand continuous vibration. Ranging in diameter from 18–24 in., rental units feature few weld seams and require only 1 air inlet and outlet.

Glenro, Inc.
Paterson, NJ 07501 1799
Jan 19, 2004 Model 4246 dip coater and infrared dryer system dip coats printed circuit boards in protective conformal coatings, and dries coatings at rates between 2–20 ipm. Stainless steel dip tank includes recirculation and filtration system to maintain quality of conformal coating. Dryer section consists of 6 Glenro Radplane™ Series 36 low-temperature electric infrared heaters, which are regulated in single zone and offer total connected power of 18 kW.

Glenro, Inc.
Paterson, NJ 07501 1799
Dec 04, 2003 Gas Infrared Predryer, measuring 11 x 7 x 4 ft, predries dyed woven fabrics from 52–65 in. wide before they enter main tenter range. Ten Radplane™ gas infrared heaters, rated at 332,904 BTU/hr each, are mounted on 2 vertical structural steel frames to form 2-pass gas infrared oven. Insulated, adjustable reflectors at predryer's entrance and exit minimize ambient air infiltration. Electrical and control components are housed in a freestanding NEMA 12 enclosure.

Glenro, Inc.
Paterson, NJ 07501 1799
Nov 25, 2003 Infrared tower uses 2 Radroundâ„¢ short wave IR heaters and drive system to cure silicone tubing at adjustable rates. Heaters have clamshell design and consist of rapid-response T3 lamps. Focused, 91.2 kW IR heat ensures tubing reaches green strength. Ready for product processing almost immediately on power-up, it cools fast enough so that product is not damaged when line stops. Parabolic reflectors direct IR energy to product for added efficiency.

Radio Frequency Co., Inc.
Millis, MA 02054
Jul 31, 2003 Macrowave® RF Drying System employs volumetric heating to maintain uniform temperature throughout temperature-sensitive materials and reduce moisture content to levels as low as 200 ppm. Equipped with instant ON/OFF control, conveyorized drying system handles sensitive materials such as filter cake and granular or pelletized materials. Removing water from material at bed depths to 6 in., product applies radio waves at 40.68 MHz.

Almco, Inc.
Albert Lea, MN 56007 2751
Jul 08, 2003 Series OR-CD, available with tub capacities of 3, 5, 10, and 15 cu-ft, offers variable time-cycles by adjusting progression of parts in natural-contour tub. Vertical-shaft vibrator can be easily reached for maintenance. Vibratory dryers utilize 15 hp, 1800 rpm, totally enclosed motor and sound-deadening material that complies with EPA and OSHA standards. Operation is from separate pedestal where NEMA Type 12 panel enclosure houses remote machine electrics.

Komline-Sanderson Engineering Corp.
Peapack, NJ 07977
Jun 24, 2003 Indirectly heated K-S Paddle Dryer dries to moistures of 0.5–0.1% or lower. Mixing action of dual intermeshing agitators with heated wedge shaped paddles provides for uniform heat transfer. Since product moves through dryer by displacement, residence time is controlled by feed rate and overflow weir height. Heating may be done with steam or thermal fluid. Vapor tight designs are offered for applications with VOCs or hazardous materials.

Carman Industries Inc.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Jun 11, 2003 Equipped with natural frequency drive system that handles difficult-to-fluidize fibrous materials, unit employs long-stroke, low-frequency operation that positively conveys wet products through processor as drying occurs. Unit has thermal insulation system and construction that allows hood, air distribution/conveying deck, and plenum to expand independently. Rubber piston drive absorbs out-of-phase forces, and isolation springs support trough and reactive counterbalance.

Atlas Copco Compressors Inc.
Holyoke, MA 01040 2768
Jun 10, 2003 Heatless, twin tower CD65-280 dryers operate up to 232 psig with pressure dewpoints of -40 or -100°F. They feature stainless steel inlet and check valves, fork lift slots and lifting eyes, and reversible inlet and outlet port connections. Simple control method uses switches and gauges for monitoring. Advanced control method, MKIV Elektronikon, comes with purge savings feature using PDP sensors, and allows adjustment of dewpoint and other settings/controls.

Dynisco Instruments
Franklin, MA 02038
May 27, 2003 Pellet Dryer has cylindrical design with drying rates up to 3,500 lb/hr. Dryer provides operator access via removable cylindrical doors, which open 285°. Easy access allows for quick pellet removal and complete dryer cleanout eliminating pellet contamination after color or polymer changes. Unit features moist air extraction and sound abatement with acoustically dampened impact surfaces to reduce noise levels.

Witte Co., Inc., The
Washington, NJ 07882
May 22, 2003 Dryers and coolers incorporate stainless steel decks that permit intimate product contact with drying air. Wedge-wire decks, with tapered slots measuring 1/100 in. on 1/8 in. centers, replace drilled-hole decks. Triangular-wire construction establishes immediate openings for airflow that prevent blinding and ease cleaning, while gentle airflow prevents product degradation, promotes product advance, and ensures plug flow.

Columbus Instruments
Columbus, OH 43204 2121
May 12, 2003 Universal Air Dryer contains condenser and dryer. Air enters condenser where dewpoint of sample gas is lowered below ambient, removing most moisture. Once air has passed through condenser, it reaches tube dryer, which consists of one tube inside another. Gas travels through hydrophilic Nafion inner tube into outer tube containing flow of very dry purge air. Gas leaves dryer at dew point temperature of -25°C. Dryer handles max flow rate of 2 lpm and includes digital temperature controller.

Bry-Air Inc.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Apr 03, 2003 EZ-Dryâ„¢ desiccant rotor-based resin drying system employs rotor technology that eliminates dew-point spiking. High-volume dryer, designed for limited space/height/weight applications, offers capacities up to 600 lb/hr. Programmable Smart-Dryâ„¢ microprocessor-based diagnostic controller has 7-day timer and monitors dew point, process and regeneration temperatures, return-air temperatures, and various alarm functions that affect drying process.

USF Surface Preparation Group
Newnan, GA 30265
Apr 01, 2003 Walther Trowal® G Series of ground corn cob dryers heats ground cob with electric elements that are mounted in non-vibratory base. Vibratory motion moves parts through machine from load chute to separation screen. Model G 100 has net usable volume of 2.3 cu ft, drive power of 0.6 hp, and adjustable heating power of 4 hp. Dryers feature speed of 1800 rpm and use ratio of drying media to work pieces of 3:1.

A.W.T. World Trade, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60641
Feb 21, 2003 Super Turbo G Series Modular Gas Textile Dryers cure-dry solvent and water-based textile inks at speeds to 110 dozen pieces per hour. Optional preheat Quartz tube chamber obtains correct curing temperature of inks. Jet-air knives and hot air fully cure textile ink while removing evaporates through exhaust system. If airflow becomes restricted, heating system shuts down automatically and safety alarm sounds. Conveyor widths are 48, 60, and 72 in.

Hosokawa Bepex Corporation
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2810
Oct 31, 2002 Micron Dryer combines milling, drying, and classifying in high-capacity unit to produce free-flowing powders with uniform moisture content. It also performs solvent retrieval and internal backmixing. Capacities range from 100 to over 4500 lb/hr. Body consists of vertical cylinder with grinding rotor, hot air inlet, and classifier. Applications include pigments, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, cellulose, mineral slurries, wet cakes, and doughy materials.

Witte Co., Inc., The
Washington, NJ 07882
Oct 09, 2002 Open access fluid bed drying system offers pre-drying zone that pre-treats sticky, extruded, and expanded products by removing outer layers of moisture that cause particles to stick together. Installed after dewaterer, pre-dryer permits smooth movement from Teflon-coated pre-dryer deck into vibrating fluid bed drying section. Pre-drying prevents blockages and reduces need for maintenance. Unit may be cleaned during processing.

Radio Frequency Co., Inc.
Millis, MA 02054
Aug 28, 2002 Macrowaveâ„¢ utilizes RF energy, which preferentially heats and dries moist areas of cookies, crackers, and snack foods to eliminate surface checking and control moisture and color. Dryers permit conventional ovens to run at maximum speed that product can be produced with correct loft, crumb structure, and color. They are offered in band widths up to 64 in. wide.

Radio Frequency Co., Inc.
Millis, MA 02054
Jul 24, 2002 Macrowave OmniTherm Fluidic Dryerâ„¢ lowers moisture content of temperature sensitive materials to levels as low as 200 ppm without overheating surfaces of particles. It employs temperature and humidity controlled air or special gas to fluidize material being conveyed through radio frequency (RF) energy field. Suitable for continuous in-line operations, dryer can be used for drying, crystallization, and solid-stating of temperature sensitive polymers.