Resin dryers Dri-Air Industries’ resin dryers can be configured so that one dryer connects to as many as six hoppers to create an integrated, compact drying solution. This allows users to pre-dry pellets for fast material changeovers and to dry different resins at different temperatures with only one dryer. Hopper sizes range from 2 pounds to 600 pounds.
What’s new? The SmartTouch control. Introduced on the company’s single-hopper dryers a couple of years ago, the Industry 4.0.-enabled control is now available as an option for multiple-hopper setups. The control features a 7-inch color touch screen, seven-day timer for automatic startups and a resin library for each hopper. It also includes diagnostic functions and displays trending information for temperatures and dewpoints. The SmartTouch control utilizes an OPC-UA open platform for maximum connectivity; WiFi wireless connectivity also is available.
Benefits Industry 4.0 communication capabilities and ease of use. The touch screen makes it simple for users to set drying temperatures for each hopper and to monitor temperatures, times and dewpoints.
Dri-Air Industries Inc., East Windsor, Conn., 860-627-5110, www.dri-air.com
