Parts dryers remove moisture from machined components by use of blown air or heat. Of the three general methods that dryers use throughout most applications in the industrial and private sectors, air, infrared and spray drying, parts dryers use either air or infrared drying technology. Air dryers bring hot air in direct contact with the parts that need to be dried, and either the air movement or the heat causes evaporation. Infrared dryers use electromagnetic radiation from a certain wavelength range to heat the part until the moisture evaporates.
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Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.Louisville, KY 502-969-3171 Carrier is internationally known for its innovative work in the area of vibratory technology. For over 60 years, Carrier has developed processing equipment to meet the needs of a broad range of industries including chemicals, synthetics, foundry, glass, explosives, wood, coal, metals, pharmaceuticals, scrap and recycling. Their affordable parts dryers are of the highest quality. Call now!
Marion Mixers, Inc.Marion, IA 800-397-6371 Each parts dryer Marion delivers is designed and built specifically for the application. For this reason, Marion is the only domestic manufacturer of such equipment who is willing to offer a performance guarantee. Based on Marion's proven 6-step development process, this guarantee is your written assurance that the equipment purchased from Marion Mixers will perform to your specifications.
The GRIEVE CORPORATIONRound Lake, IL 847-546-8225 How do Grieve parts dryers perform in the rough & tumble of the real world? Extremely well! Each unit is built to withstand years of constant operation. Nonetheless, if some problem happens to arise, you`ll be pleased to know that Grieve has always maintained complete customer & job information on every unit they've ever built. Grieve's employees are all dedicated to your continued satisfaction.
Patterson Industries (Canada) LimitedScarborough, ON 800-270-3737 Traditional yet innovative, Patterson has forged a standard based upon proven design, engineering, performance, dependability and quality for process industry customers worldwide. Patterson's innovative team of industry professionals keep constant pace with technological developments and industry changes, offering customers parts dryers of the highest performance quality. Call today.
Central Air CompressorWarren, MI 877-523-7277 In addition to top-notch parts dryers, Central provides all of its customers 24 hour emergency service, factory trained technicians, expert installation of all equipment, complete system engineering & design, yearly maintenance agreements, monthly through quarterly agreements, reduced labor rates, rebuilding or replacement of equipment, custom controls & more. Please call Central today.
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There are many variations on the actual design of the parts dryer and how it carries out its job; there are, however, a few general similarities. Many dryers are made out of aluminum or stainless steel and are rectangular and box-shaped. When paired with a conveyor belt, as these dryers often are, they are able to dry continuously and can handle a constant stream of products. Inside the housing, blowers direct the heat from the source towards the part and by the time the part exits the dryer, all moisture has evaporated. Many parts require drying after they are machined because they frequently receive a coating or finishing. Some parts will rust and corrode quickly if they are shipped with any water still remaining. Rolled steel, circuit boards, axle hubs, bolt covers and etched name plates are just a few of the many parts that may require being thoroughly dried before packaging, painting, labeling and assembly.
Air drying can be carried out through a variety of methods. They can be a simple fan blower whose breeze is enough to dry the part, or they can be highly customized for the job, like an air knife system. Air knives offer a laminar airflow; that is, the air flows in parallel layers without disruption. It has the same force across the length of the airflow so every surface the air knife comes into contact with receives the same pressure and dries to the same degree. Air knives are usually mounted over a conveyor belt and are thin pipes made of aluminum, stainless steel or PVC. Another air drying method is centrifugal drying; the parts are placed in a basket or bin that spins rapidly, throwing off the water, oil or other liquid. A fan mounted in the bottom can also blow warm air up the cylinder, resulting in fast drying times. Infrared dryers use thermal radiation from the electromagnetic wavelength to emit heat that is absorbed by material. Infrared heaters can also act as the heat source used in other dryers such as convection and conduction parts dryers. Convection dryers force heated air to circulate while conduction dryers transfer heat from the source to the part.