The Maguire ULTRA Vacuum Dryer, a cutting-edge solution offered exclusively by Summit Systems in the UK and Ireland that redefines efficiency in plastics processing. Leveraging vacuum-based, desiccant-free technology, the ULTRA dryer delivers up to 70 % energy savings and dries plastics six times faster than conventional methods, all while dramatically reducing your factory’s carbon footprint and maintaining material quality. Its compact, space-saving design, fast ROI, minimal maintenance, and precise throughput matching make it the ideal choice for sustainable, high-performance drying in demanding manufacturing environments.
By adopting the Maguire ULTRA dryer, you can significantly boost production efficiency while also reducing your operation’s environmental impact. The dryer’s capacity to cut carbon emissions effectively align with modern sustainability requirements.
A vacuum dryer is a material drying technology used in the plastics industry to remove moisture from plastic resins or pellets before processing.
Unlike conventional dryers, vacuum dryers operate at lower temperatures, significantly reducing the risk of thermal degradation to the plastic. Vacuum dryers do this by creating a low-pressure environment which effectively lowers the boiling point of water, allowing for faster and more thorough drying of the plastic materials with reduced material degradation.
The use of vacuum dryers is crucial in the production of high-quality plastic products, preventing defects that can be caused by excess moisture during manufacturing processes. This is particularly important for hygroscopic plastics, which readily absorb moisture from the air.
The Ultimate ULTRA Drying Solution, the Maguire ULTRA dryers have demonstrated the ability to accelerate plastic drying 6x faster compared to traditional dryers, all while utilising up to 70% less energy.
This rapid drying innovation employs a vacuum-based approach without the need for desiccants, which is particularly well-suited for optical, medical and technical applications. The vacuum batch dryer series presents a remarkable 70% reduction in power consumption compared to dehumidifying methods.
Desiccant dryers consume approximately 45 watts per pound per hour (100 watts per kilogram per hour) of material processed. In comparison, Maguire ULTRA Dryers use only 4 watts per pound per hour (8 watts per kilogram per hour), translating to significantly lower energy consumption.
To put this into perspective, in a typical plastics drying line running at a throughput of 220 pounds per hour (100 kilograms per hour), a generic desiccant dryer would consume an additional 41 watts per pound (92 watts per kilogram) compared to an ULTRA Dryer.
In fact, what energy a desiccant dryer consumes in just one day, an ULTRA Dryer would spread out over the course of an entire week. This not only lowers operational costs but also contributes to long-term sustainability by reducing your facility’s overall energy usage. These huge year-on-year energy savings make ULTRA Dryers an excellent choice for those looking to improve efficiency while maintaining high-quality drying performance.
At Summit Systems, we proudly present ourselves as the exclusive suppliers of the renowned Maguire range of Vacuum Dryers and Blenders in the UK. We understand the diverse needs of your industry. Gain access to expertise that can help tailor the ULTRA dryer’s capabilities to your specific requirements, with our team always available to support you.
The material is first loaded into a heating hopper to come up to the normal desired drying temperature for that material – for PET typically 40 to 60 minutes at a drying temperature of 1 338°F / 170°C.
The preheated material then feeds by gravity into the vacuum chamber. The amount of material is monitored by a pair of load cells to know the amount of material and adjust if required. A high vacuum is applied to 700 mmHg (90% vacuum) and the material is held under vacuum for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the material type, initial moisture and required throughput.
The material is fed to the material retention hopper which is also monitored by load cells. The load cells monitor usage and signal when to feed from the vacuum hopper.
The membrane dry air purge option provides a supply of -40°F / -40°C dew point air to purge the vacuum chamber and blanket the retention hopper.
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