Moretto adds new X Comb dryer model

The XC19, tailored for engineering resins, uses the company's OTX hopper technology for improved material flow.
Feb. 23, 2026

X Comb Delivering dew points of minus 62 degrees Fahrenheit, these compact desiccant wheel dryers from Moretto are ideal for small to medium throughputs, between 5 pounds and 52 pounds per hour. They come with a 7-inch color touch screen and employ the company’s OTX hopper technology, with a bullet-shaped interior geometry that improves the flow of material and reduces energy consumption.  

What’s new? The XC19 model, suitable for processing engineering polymers and productions of up to about 140 pounds per hour. It's expected to be available in the U.S. sometime in the first half of this year.  

Benefits Energy-efficient drying of material. 

Moretto, Mercer, Pa., 724-269-7600, www.moretto.com 

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