APD 2 Bed Portable Dryers
- APD portable dryers are compact, off the press drying solutions.
- Dryer and hopper on a compact cart for easy and safe cleaning and changeovers.
- Spare dryers can be set up offline with the next material, eliminating down time.
- No climbing on presses to set temperature or carry out filter maintenance.
- Closed loop, Dry-Air conveyance is available to the press, keeping material dry.
- Other loaders are available such as compressed air and integrated motor loaders, or use existing central systems to pull material from the dryer.
DRYERS
2 and High Performance 4 Bed Portable Desiccant Dryers
4-Bed Dual Hopper Portable Dryers
Closed Loop Dri-Air Loading Systems
Compressed Air System – Single Hopper
Desiccant Options
Hopper Mount Dryers
Hot Air Systems
Mini Dryers Desiccant and – “NEW” Micro Compressed air & Nitrogen
Multi-Hopper Bank System
Portable Mini Desiccant and Compressed Air Dryers
Stainless Steel Drying Hoppers
Crystallizers
CENTRAL DRYING AND LOADING SYSTEMS
CONTROLS
BLENDERS
Energy efficiency
- 40 to 60% more energy efficient than wheel dryers.
- AI based regeneration adapts dryer operation based on plant and material conditions.
- Single blower design for process and regeneration air.
- -49°F to -130°F dewpoints as Dri-Air is used for regeneration in lieu of ambient air, keeping the desiccant dry throughout the regeneration process.
Portable dryers position the dryer, drying hopper and conveying system on a compact floor frame. Loaders are available for automatic loading to the press.
Sizing your dryer
To select the right APD portable dryer for your needs, see the chart below. Need help determining the best size for your application? Please reach out to us at 860-627-5110 and we will be happy to assist you.
| APD Model | Process Rate (lbs/hr) | Process Rate (kg/hr) | Hopper Cap. (lbs) | Hopper Cap. (kg) | Dim. l/w/h inch | Dim. l/w/h cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | 5 | 30 | 14 | 25/39/57 | 64/99/145 |
| 2 | 15 | 7 | 60 | 27 | 25/39/62 | 64/99/169 |
| 3 | 25 | 12 | 100 | 45 | 25/39/60 | 64/99/152 |
| 4 | 35 | 16 | 150 | 68 | 25/39/73 | 64/99/185 |
| 5 | 40 | 20 | 150 | 68 | 30/52/75 | 76/152/191 |
| 6 | 50 | 25 | 200 | 91 | 30/52/69 | 76/152/175 |
| 7 | 75 | 35 | 300 | 136 | 30/52/84 | 76/152/213 |
| 8 | 90 | 45 | 300 | 136 | 30/52/84 | 76/152/213 |
| 9 | 110 | 45 | 400 | 181 | 50/42/92 | 127/107/234 |
| 10 | 150 | 68 | 600 | 272 | 50/42/112 | 127/107/284 |
| 11 | 200 | 91 | 600 | 272 | 50/42/112 | 127/107/284 |
Closed Loop Loader
Convey dried material with dry air, eliminating moisture contamination with compressed or ambient plant air.
Closed loop loaders are available with portable dryers or as stand alone units.
Eliminate press/extruder mounted drying hoppers.
- Stainless steel construction with internal flap valve that provides a positive seal at the throat, which simplifies installation on color feeders, slide gates, swing arms or existing magnet drawers.
- Adjustable time-fill accommodates process rates up to 750 lbs/hr. Larger sizes available.
Controls
SmartTouch
The SmartTouch control is standard with an easy to use 7” HMI and is Industry 4.0 ready through an optional Ethernet switch or WIFI Bridge. The STC control also includes a -49°F dewpoint monitor, 7 day timer for automatic starts and stops, alarms, temperature and dewpoint trending, diagnostics, event logs, maintenance timers, 3 level passwords and optional temperature set back to prevent overdrying.
