Blow away moisture issues

According to ACI, in the past the removal of residual moisture film from watercooled insulated wire/cable and extruded products has been difficult to achieve effectively and consistently.

Now, however, ACI's new 'LINE-Dry' System claims to solve this problem, while also saving energy and reducing running costs.

It is reported that, in comparison with compressed air systems, up to 10x energy savings can be achieved. Free on-site trials to potential customers in the UK can be arranged to quantify the possible savings.

ACI's blower powered LINE-Dry system can handle products up to 25mm in diameter at speeds of 500m/min. The blower is an ACI variable speed 'Multi- Stage' unit controlled via a speed controller, which gives flexibility to accommodate different products and line speeds. Two versions are available, one with the dryer heads enclosed to contain displaced moisture, the other is an open unit.

The enclosed unit has a pair of facing air delivery plenums. These can be adjusted to suit different product diameters and are also sprung to allow flexing to accommodate any product distortions/kinks. The second option comprises two pairs of facing drying heads.