Bringing You Energy Efficient Drying
MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY
Reduced Energy Use, Reduced Carbon Emissions, Reduced Drying Times
What is Microwave Drying Technology?
Microwave dryers offer users a far more
time efficient, environmentally friendly and
economical method of drying water based
coatings compared to conventional gas or
electric fired ovens.
Microwave energy is passed through the
coating causing the molecules to react and
flip over. This creates friction that converts
to thermal energy, thus heating the coating
from the inside out. Using this technology
microwave dryers can cut drying time by 80%
whilst using 80% less energy than conventional
oven systems.
Interaction of Water Molecule
with Microwave Energy
Advantages of Microwave Technology
Considerable advantages to the manufacturing process are achieved
by using microwave dryers.
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80% less energy used
75% less carbon emissions
80% less drying time
Increased manufacturing efficiency and throughput
Off-set 100% of the capital cost against corporation tax
Reduced CO2 emissions
Savings & Energy Efficient Finance
In the current economic climate expensive and time-consuming end-to-end
manufacturing processes are continuously being shelved in favour of time and
cost-efficient methods of production.
Microwave dryers are a patented energy efficient process; where savings in
excess of 75% have been proven in energy, process time and CO2 emissions,
with the innovative use of microwave technology. The introduction of Microwave
dryers into the production process can bring substantial benefits.
Microwave drying technology is eligible to be financed through the Energy
Efficient Finance scheme from the Carbon Trust and Siemens, where your
payments are offset by your energy saving costs.
How much could you save?
Absorption of microwave energy by water molecules causes them to flip back and forth.
This motion causes friction between the molecules creating heat which increases the rate
of water evaporation.
Any type of water based coating can be processed and dried in a microwave oven.
We have a costing model that will
calculate the savings for you. We
can work with you using a site survey
and your existing costs to calculate
the savings you would make by
switching to a microwave dryer.
Microwave Dryers
Green Coating Market
Microwave dryers can be used to dry most
water based coatings including;
With a shift towards the increased use of green coatings and a need to comply
with VOC regulations, coating manufactures and users are being encouraged
to move away from solvent based coatings to water-based coatings.
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Traditionally water –based coatings are associated with having a much longer
drying time than solvent-based. With the use of microwave dryers the drying
time of water-based coatings can be reduced from several hours down to 5
minutes.
Paint
Varnish
Peelable coatings
Lacquers
Stains
Permanent coatings
Microwave dryers can help you to make the switch from hazardous coatings
such as solvents and two pack coatings containing isocyanates and epoxies to
environmentally and user friendly water-based coatings.
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Microwave dryers are custom built to
your specifications and are available as
a batch dryer or a continuous process
dryer. As the dryers are built to order,
they can easily be incorporated into
your production line and facilities.
Reduced drying times of water-based coatings from 2-3 hours to 5 minutes.
Dries virtually all water-based coatings including Protectapeel.
Coatings can be sprayed, dipped or rolled before microwave drying.
Suitable for drying coatings on curved and unconventional surfaces.
Suitable to dry coatings on metal surfaces.
Environmental Image
Carlo Groffils who is a leading expert on microwave
technology at the Katholique University of Leuven and the
holder of several microwave application patents including
Patent Number 2007/107367 - Method of drying water and
solvent based coatings. Patented by Carlo Groffils.
“With rising energy prices and ever greater demands on
manufacturers to increase output whilst maintaining costs,
microwave technology is a real solution to solving those
problems.”
Microwave technology has a few environmentally friendly tricks up it’s sleeve.
1. No Energy Wasted- Microwave technology means that the material to be
heated/dried is the source of the heat. There is no requirement to use vast
amounts of energy to keep a drying chamber up to temperature even when it’s
not being used.
2. Time saved – Microwave dryers heat the product from the inside out,
resulting in an 80% faster drying time than a conventional gas oven.
3. Energy Saving – A quicker drying time by only using energy when drying is
taking place result in a huge energy saving.
Energy Efficient Financing
- Carbon Trust & Siemens Finance
Investing in energy efficient equipment makes
sound business and environmental sense.
Reducing your energy costs has never been easier with the affordable and flexible
Energy Efficient Financing scheme brought to you by Carbon Trust Implementation
Services and Siemens Financial Services.
Carbon Trust Implementation Services and Siemens Financial Services have
combined forces, and together are offering financing options to all types of
organisations seeking to reduce their energy use.
New, more efficient equipment such as microwave dryers will reduce energy bills
and with financing payments calculated so that they are offset by anticipated energy
savings, the financing option is designed to pay for itself.
The benefits of Energy Efficiency Financing to your business;
• Convenient and fast
• Affordable – right now!
• Flexible
• Easier budgeting
• Maintains existing credit lines
• Tax efficient
• Future proofed
• Conserves working capital
Supplied by
Spraylat International Ltd has been manufacturing water based temporary
protective coatings for over 21 years and supplies many blue chip companies
including BAE Marine System, Rolls-Royce, GKN and Eschmann Textures.
We understand the need to dry water based coatings both quickly and
efficiently and this is why we have set up a new division to offer industrial
microwave dryers to the coatings sector. The technology is covered by Patent
Number 20080216984 and the process of drying water based coatings using
microwaves is protected by Patent Number 2007/107367.
Spraylat International Ltd is committed to providing our customers with smart
solutions, smart ways to protect the environment and smart ways to improve
your profitability.
Summary of Benefits
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80% less energy used
75% less carbon emissions
80% less drying time
Increased manufacturing efficiency and throughput
Off-set 100% of the capital cost against corporation tax
Reduced CO2 emissions
Finance scheme available
Contact Us
For more information please contact
Spraylat International Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 408409
www.protectapeel.co.uk