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ApplicAtion

An integrated, in line drying system that could consistently manage the process of drying and conveying various small batches of medical grade materials, and with zero contamination risk was required. Comtec IPE technicians evaluated and documented the specific challenges with the client, and then successfully implemented a custom solution powered by Conair’s unique dry air positive “closed loop” conveying system.

processing requirements / chAllenges

Small batch feeding (2-3kg max) of 6 different grades of polymer over a distance of 25m

• Each material needs to be dried to a specific temperature and then regulated to ensure no degradation during processing

• Temperature range from 65º to 180ºC required

• Guaranteed dew point control selectable depending on polymer grade

• Material to be conveyed in a completely dry air environment with no possibility of cross contamination

• Easy cleanout and changeover of materials

• Zero possibility of contamination from the dryers or feeding system. Manufactured items are used in medical environments

• Low Noise as the system operates close to an office environment.

comtec ipe solutionSix separate drying systems powered by Conair technology utilise model MDCW15. The units selected meet all the processing requirements and include passivated drying hoppers for absolute cleanliness, eliminating any chance for material contamination.

Conveying of material is achieved through the use of Conair’s unique “dry air positive” technology. Each dryer has its own separate controller for temperature, temperature setback and dew point control.

Each dryer has its own self contained dry air conveying system with air quality maintained throughout the entire process. Once the system is activated, dry air used to convey material can be easily maintained throughout the closed loop circuit, and with consistent air temperature. Noise is kept to a minimum as each dryer conveys only on demand. Air used is conveyed back to the dryer via a return tube.

Case Study: Material Drying Systems for Small Batch Feeding

Benefits/ results

• Conair’s dryer unit MDCW 15, with a unique fluted desiccant rotor reduces dryer start time, has no maintenance requirements, and has fewer moving components

• 25% decrease in power consumption over standard desiccant drying systems

• Complete control over the drying temperature and dew point setting for each material

• Units are supplied with temperature setback control logic reducing the drying temperature time needed when machine throughput is slowed or stopped

• Elimination of cross contamination due to Conair’s unique closed loop dry air conveying system

• Preset dryer function allows “lights out” pre production start up (ie weekends or overnight)

• Remote checking and changing of parameters during production is achieved via secured, system wide network.

• Material dryness maintained from the drying hopper to the feed throat of the IMM.

• Easy access to drying hopper for quick cleanout when batch changes are made.

• Each dryer can provide drying temperatures up to 191ºC

mDcW15 specificAtions

Hopper Size: 36cm inside dia. / 57 litre useable capacity

Machine Loader Interface: 8 inch

Dew Point: -40ºC/ -40ºC

Temperature Series: High Heat (150-375°C) (65-191°C) with aftercooler

Voltage and Frequency: 400/3/50hz

Standard conveying distance : 2.44 m vertical; 1.83 m horizontal

Long distance conveying option : 4.57 m vertical; 15.24 m horizontal

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