Non-contact drying system for flexible web materials
Achieve precise temperature control and uniform drying for ultra-thin films and specialty coated papers with this non-contact drying system designed for continuous high-speed operations.
Dürr’s Flotation Dryers for Non-Contact Drying are expertly engineered to achieve precise and uniform drying of flexible materials like ultra-thin films, foils, and laminates. With over 50 years of expertise and patented technologies, these dryers facilitate continuous high-speed operations using sophisticated air handling and thermal management systems. Perfect for industries ranging from automotive to pharmaceutical, they can process applications leading to end-products such as flexible electronic displays and aluminum packaging foils. The dryers are highly versatile, accommodating various configurations—including roll-support and conveyor-supported options—to integrate seamlessly into your production line. Their design prioritizes energy efficiency, reducing consumption through optimized motor controls, and features easy-access maintenance design. Compliance with industry standards ensures reliability and safety, while customization options offer tailored solutions for unique process conditions.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product quality with precise temperature and airflow control.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing continuous production lines for enhanced efficiency.
- Lowers operational costs through energy-efficient motor optimization.
- Customizable configurations meet specific industry standards and requirements.
- Minimizes maintenance time with easy-access design for quick cleaning and adjustment.
- Applications
- Ultra-thin films,Foils,Coating materials,Laminates,Fabrics
- End products
- Flexible packaging laminates,Advanced air filtration fabrics,Specialty coated papers,Aluminum food packaging foils,Flexible electronic displays,Solar panel films
- Steps before
- Coating,Curing,Lamination,Foil Casting
- Steps after
- Curing,Thermal Treatment,Cooling,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- ultra-thin films,foils,laminates,fabrics,flexible web materials
- Output ingredients
- dried ultra-thin films,dried foils,dried laminates,dried fabrics
- Market info
- Dürr is known for its expertise in industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, specializing in automotive painting technology, environmental technology, and production efficiency systems. It has a strong reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order equipment.
- Drying method
- Non-contact flotation
- Material type
- Ultra-thin films,foils,laminates,fabrics
- System type
- Flotation,Roll-support,Belt/conveyor supported,Infrared,Impingement,Clean room
- Temperature control
- Tight temperature and air flow uniformity specifications
- Customization options
- Standard or customized solutions for heat sources,zone lengths,substrate widths,and nozzle configurations
- Configuration flexibility
- Separate web drying and air handling modules
- Patents
- More than 100 patents
- Experience
- Over 50 years
- Global installations
- Thousands of flotation dryers worldwide
- Non-contact drying mechanism
- Flotation
- Customization level
- Standard/Customized solutions
- Airflow arrangement
- Horizontal,vertical,and arched
- Threading and maintenance accessibility
- Easy
- Modular configuration
- Unlimited configurations
- Temperature control accuracy
- Tight specifications
- Airflow uniformity
- High uniformity
- Machine footprint
- Customizable layout
- Zone configurations
- Customizable zone lengths
- Substrate width
- Customizable widths
- Nozzle configurations
- Various configurations
- Discharge method
- Non-contact flotation
- Nozzle type
- Customizable
- Web width
- Customizable
- Heat Source
- Electric / Gas / Steam
- Nozzle Configuration
- Customizable
- Zone Lengths
- Customizable
- Substrate Widths
- Customizable
- Machine Layout
- Horizontal / Vertical / Arched
- Integration Possibilities
- Web Width / Zone Configurations