Herbold expands mechanical dryer line

Mechanical dryers Available from Herbold, a brand of Coperion, these units operate as a centrifuge for film, regrind and mixed plastics. The units dry wet fractions and fines and use a high volume of water to remove contaminates, such as paper labels from the fraction.  They have a high-speed agitator, a polygon-shaped screen basket made from stainless steel, double outboard bearings and a mechanical cleaning device. 

What’s new? A new size, the T150-300, which debuted at the K show. It features a fully redesigned construction, including a rotating sieve basket with integrated water spray nozzles for full-coverage cleaning and a centrifugal drying chamber for rapid moisture removal. According to Herbold, it’s well-suited for demanding industrial workflows, particularly for film processing, 

Benefits Consistent surface cleanliness and superior drying efficiency, with throughputs of up to 2.8 tons of film per hour or more than 11 tons per hour of PET or rigid flakes. Designed for ease of maintenance simplicity, the T150-300 is equipped with a hydraulically hinged housing for quick access and advanced monitoring systems supporting predictive maintenance.   

Herbold Meckesheim GmbH, Meckesheim, Germany, 49-6226-932-495, https://www.herbold.com/en