Material Drying, Part 3: Common Dryer Types

Did you know there are 4 different types of material dryers commonly used in the plastics industry? In fact, many processing facilities are using the wrong type of dryer for their material drying application. In this post, we will discuss each type of dryer and its appropriate usage. Hot Air Dryers The most basic type […]

Material Drying, Part 2: Moisture Measurement

Just because the material has been dried at the specified temperature for the specified amount of time does not guarantee it is actually dried to the material supplier’s specifications. If you dry material in-house, you must have a method of measuring the actual moisture contained in the material. In most hygroscopic materials, water attacks the […]

Material Drying, Part 1: Dewpoint Meters

Materials that need to be dried require a reliable supply of heated and dried air. The dryness of the air is measured using a dewpoint meter. In practice, there are several ways this can be accomplished. What is the best method? Which type of sensor is most accurate? In this post, we will answer some […]