Air dryer utilizing low temperature, high velocity air

Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C, directing air...

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Main Authors Jeffrey R Heller, Andrew E Neubauer, Tim G Dollevoet, Troy A Nitke, Michael L Lohoff, Stephen A Marrano
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.03.2021
Subjects
BLASTING
DRYING
DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
HEATING
LIGHTING
LINING MACHINES
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PRINTING
PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES
STAMPS
TRANSPORTING
TYPEWRITERS
WEAPONS
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Summary:Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C, directing air from the first dryer head toward the web conveyer at a velocity greater than 1000 m/min and forming a first drying region, and advancing the web substrate in a first direction on the web conveyer and through the first drying region.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20200017374