Infrared drying lowers energy costs and drying times

Plastics drying processes are costly and have high energy requirements. Depending on the material, drying times of several hours are not unusual, requiring a corresponding large stock of material in the drying hoppers. As a rule, in conventional systems, the energy input is indirectly affected by warm or dry air. However, Mr M. Vogt of Kreyenborg describes how a new technology, Infrared drying, offers an interesting alternative - reduced drying times and energy consumption.