Customizable Infrared Drying Solution | For Uniform Surface Drying of Irregular Shaped Molded Pulp Products

Customizable Infrared Drying Solution | For Uniform Surface Drying of Irregular Shaped Molded Pulp Products 

1. Composition of Production Line
This tailored drying solution is centered around a custom-engineered infrared drying tunnel. The line typically integrates: a programmable loading conveyor, the main infrared heating chamber with specialized emitter layouts, a precision rotating or tilting fixture system (for deep-cavity products), a hot air circulation assist system, a cooling zone, and an unloading conveyor. A central PLC manages the synchronized motion and heating profile.

2. Product Description
This Customizable Infrared Drying Solution is specifically engineered to address the challenge of uniformly drying the complex surfaces and deep cavities of irregular molded pulp products, such as multi-compartment trays, clamshells with lids, and intricate packaging. By combining custom infrared emitter arrays with programmable product positioning, it ensures that heat is delivered evenly to all surfaces, including hard-to-reach areas, preventing wet spots and ensuring consistent final moisture content.

3. Technical Parameters

4. Application
Designed for complex and deep-draw molded pulp products that challenge standard dryers: Deep-cavity food trays (for fries, sushi), Multi-component packaging, Clamshell containers with locking features, Electronic equipment holders, Any non-standard shape requiring complete and even drying.

5. Customization
This is not an off-the-shelf product but a co-engineered solution. Our process involves:

1. Product & Process Analysis: We evaluate your specific product samples, moisture content goals, and production rate.

2. System Design: We propose a customized design including the fixture/handling mechanism, infrared emitter type and spatial arrangement, and drying cycle parameters.

3. Integration Planning: We plan the integration with your upstream (molding) and downstream (packaging) processes.

6. Features & Advantages

• Solves Complex Drying Problems: Achieves uniform drying on products where conventional methods fail.

• Precision Energy Delivery: Custom-configured IR panels direct heat exactly where it's needed, improving efficiency and reducing energy waste.

• Consistent Quality: Eliminates uneven drying that leads to warping, weak spots, or mold growth in deep cavities.

• Flexible & Future-Proof: The system can be reconfigured or reprogrammed for new product designs within its physical envelope.

• Data-Driven Control: Precise control and monitoring of the entire drying cycle for repeatable results.

7. Support and Services

• Dedicated Engineering Consultation throughout the pre-sales and design phase.

• On-site installation, calibration, and comprehensive training on your custom system.

• Extended support plans including remote diagnostics and priority spare parts service.

8. Packing and Shipping
All components are securely packed in heavy-duty, custom-sized wooden crates. Given the project-based nature, shipping terms and lead times are finalized upon confirmation of the customized design. Typical lead time is 14-18 weeks from design freeze.

9. FAQ

• Q: How do you ensure the bottom of a deep tray dries as well as the top?

  • A: This is the core of our customization. Solutions may include custom rotating fixtures that turn the product, strategically placed bottom heaters, or a combination of IR and targeted hot air circulation designed for your specific tray geometry.

• Q: What information do you need to provide a proposal?

  • A: We require physical product samples (or detailed 3D files), target moisture content before/after drying, required production throughput (units/hour), and any space constraints. We then perform a custom feasibility analysis.

• Q: Is this solution more expensive than a standard tunnel oven?

  • A: Initially, the engineering and customization involve higher investment. However, for complex products, it solves quality issues that standard ovens cannot, reducing scrap rates and ensuring consistent output. The ROI is justified by enabling the production of high-value, complex items and reducing waste.