When manufacturing plastic components, it is important to control the moisture level in the material and in the air during the process to ensure high quality in the final product. Today, this is a very energy-intensive process.
Airwatergreen AB is continuously looking for new innovations and working to help other companies improve their methods and processes. Together with the company Piscatio BV based in the Netherlands, a project has been initiated for the plastics industry.
Many plastic compounds need to be dried before they can be further processed. This is because the moisture in the compound used in production can cause imperfections and holes in the final application.
The international project was launched to investigate the possibility of drying plastic compounds with the lowest possible energy consumption. This would result in a more sustainable application compared to conventional drying equipment that uses continuously heated air and requires much more energy.
In the experiments, a container is filled with compound and connected to the REX(see picture at the top) to reduce the amount of water in the air.
Compound samples are tested before and after the process to measure moisture content. Energy consumption is continuously monitored during the process.
The REX dehumidifier from Airwatergreen is usually used to dehumidify the indoor climate with the lowest possible energy consumption. The low energy consumption of the REX is achieved thanks to the patented technology used in the dehumidifier.
The project is subsidized by #LIO F and is carried out in collaboration with #Meldon Plastics BV and #DM&P BV.
The aim of the test is to evaluate how to create an energy-efficient production process that ensures high quality in the process.