Existing method of drying the water with ambient air was inefficient.
Poor Quality
The quality of the end product was not consistently good because the water was not always completely removed from the aluminium before additional processing took place.
Limited Space
The manufacturer only had eight feet (2.5 meters) available for an in-line drying system.
Solution
High Density Infrared Heat
The drying process was accelerated with a Custom High Density Infrared Heating System that applied heat to the top and bottom of the aluminium.
Air
Two air nozzles incorporated into the System sheared the water film from the surface before the aluminium was heated. Two additional air nozzles flashed off any moisture that remained on the aluminium after it was heated.
Benefits
Increased Line Speed
Line speeds were increased by 80 percent to 600 feet (183 meters) per minute.
Improved Quality
The quality of the end product was consistently good because the water was always completely removed from the aluminium before additional processing took place.
Well-Utilized Space
The Custom High Density Infrared Heating System fit in the space available for an in-line drying system.
