Harter shows heat pumps for paint drying at PaintExpo 2024
At PaintExpo 2024, Harter will be showcasing heat pumps for paint drying that improve the energy balance as well as the process and quality of products. Heat pump drying is subsidized by the state, so customers can apply for subsidies.
The Airgenex paint drying system with heat pump from Harter makes it possible to improve the energy balance as well as the process and quality of products. Airgenex is based on a highly efficient drying technology. Thanks to its alternative physical approach, it is able to combine diverse qualities such as low temperatures, low energy consumption and high process reliability. The dryers from Harter dehumidify within a defined temperature range of 20 to 75 °C. This is achieved by means of extremely dry process air and an individually adapted air flow. This enables operators to achieve high-quality drying results. Painted surfaces dry homogeneously from the inside out. Cracks and craters are a thing of the past.
The heat pump technology integrated in each dryer ensures maximum efficiency in the dehumidification process. Drying always takes place in a closed air and energy system and is therefore completely independent of the climate. Harter dryers with heat pumps were already classified as future-proof technology in 2017. This means that customers can benefit from state subsidies. The same applies to pre-dewatered sludge, which still contains 60-70% water after pressing. Energy-saving drying allows operators to save 60-70% of their disposal and energy costs. Drying sometimes enables recycling. Heat pump drying has great potential in many respects.