Flotation Dryer with External Retraction - Industrial Dryer, Converting Dryer, Flotation Dryer

This ASI video takes a look at the external retraction feature of a flotation dryer. Flotation dryers are used in the converting and continuous processing industries to dry various products, from roofing material to pharmaceuticals and everything in-between. The retraction feature on this dryer is a top-up design that uses screw jacks to move the top section of the dryer upwards 18 inches. This allows the user easier access to the interior of the dryer for web-up, cleaning, and maintenance. This retraction system includes the following safeties:
-2 mechanical safeties:
a) a locking shaft collar at the top of the screw jacks,
b) shear bolts at the bottom of the screw jacks;
-3 electrical safeties:
a) tilt switch that shuts off the retraction if the top section deviates from horizontal,
b) up and down slot sensors that detect when the top section is completely open and completely closed,
c) an overload switch that shuts off the retraction motor if the motor draws excessive current; and
-an emergency pull cable that stops the retraction.
Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, ASI has been designing and manufacturing custom drying, curing, and cooling solutions for over 30 years. We specialize in flotation dryers, roll support dryers, thru air dryers, dryers with retraction, vertical dryers, clean room dryers, and lab line dryers. We also have experience designing and building inert and infrared drying systems. If there is a topic about industrial dryers that you would like us to discuss, please submit a comment.
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