Dri-Air’s popular hopper bank has been the answer for many processors who need to dry multiple batches of resins for small runs / lab applications and production requirements. For processors who would like to crystalize small batches of PET and other amorphous resins, Dri-Air has integrated a closed loop dry-air recirculating system into the hopper bank allowing for crystallizing…
Desiccant dryers are configured to provide the drying hopper a continuous stream of low dew point air for fast, effective drying of hygroscopic resins. To achieve this, dryers utilize an automatic process where part of the moisture removal capacity is “on line” providing the drying hopper with dry air, while the other part is “off line” in a regeneration mode,…
The most powerful dryer controls in the industry - made easy Dri-Air Industries is introducing its new Industry 4.0-compliant SmartTouch Control. The new control gathers data from the dryer and shares it with various pieces of equipment, such as the injection molding machine. It is compatible with all Dri-Air dryers. “The new control is based on an open platform…
We are pleased to announce that Charlie Sears was recently named into the Plastics Hall of Fame. The Plastics Academy just announced the names of six new posthumous members: Charlie Sears as well as Howard Irvin, Ronald Saxton, Walt Schrenk, Bill Stoesser and Dennis Tully. The posthumous members will be inducted at a March 24 dinner at the Fairmont…
3D printing has increased in popularity over the last few years. These printers have been used in a wide variety of environments, including classrooms, labs, and homes. Many are now looking to 3D printing for industrial purposes, and these kinds of projects require a massive printer and a large amount of resources. One university may be able to provide…
As taken from Plastics Machinery Magazine article by Bruce Adams September, 2019 Issue page 7 DRI-AIR INDUSTRIES is introducing its new Industry 4.0-compliant SmartTouch Control to a small group of injection molding customers this month. The new control will gather data from the dryer and seamlessly share it with various pieces of equipment, such as the injection molding machine. “The…
Dri-Air is continuing to grow as we welcome the latest addition to our team. Ly is our new Design Engineer. Her proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid works will help Dri-Air with new product collaboration, central material handling system designs and 3D modeling of existing and new products. Ly comes to us from PDC International, a packaging company where she was a…
Now that it finally stopped raining, and the summer months are upon us, it is time to look at some preventive maintenance for your plastic dryers - they are a key component in keeping your production levels up, and your scrap rate down! Regardless of the type of dryer you have, multiple bed, Dri-Air's 4 bed, twin tower or…
