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Scanning Accuracy
Ultrasonic Sciences Precision Drying
Ultrasonic Sciences Ltd inspects aluminium billets up to 3.8 metres wide and 18 metres long with an NDT scanner after they leave an ultrasonic cleaning bath.…
Heavy Industries
Prysmian Cables & Systems enhances energy efficiency with SolvAir's cable drying technology.
SolvAir's innovative Circular Air Knife technology improves cable drying processes, enhancing energy efficiency for manufacturers.
Prysmian USA makes cable at its facility in Scottsville, Texas, where drying with compressed air meant high energy consumption and operational costs. SolvAir replaced it with an Aria-Pak 200 2.2kW Air Blower and a CA-04 102mm Circular Air Knife, optimising energy usage while maintaining high-quality cable drying.
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The Problem
Compressed air cable drying
Prysmian USA’s cable production facility in Scottsville, Texas, relied on an inefficient compressed air system for cable drying. This method resulted in high energy consumption and operational costs, prompting the need for a more sustainable and cost-effective drying solution. The cables on the line measure 32 to 55mm in diameter and run at 18 to 50 feet per minute.
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The Implication
Energy bills and sustainability requirements
Relying on compressed air for cable drying resulted in unnecessarily high energy bills and operational costs. This inefficiency affected the company’s bottom line and hindered its ability to meet increasingly stringent industry sustainability requirements.
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The Solution
Aria-Pak blower and Circular Air Knife
SolvAir delivered a tailored, energy-efficient drying solution using an Aria-Pak 200 2.2kW Air Blower and a CA-04 Circular Air Knife with a 4″ (102mm) internal diameter, the product clearance diameter requested by the client. The Air Blower is supplied in a sound enclosure complete with an inlet air filter, and a 76mm flexible hose connects it to the Air Knife.
This system effectively replaced compressed air drying, optimising energy usage while maintaining high-quality cable drying.
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Results
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EliminatedCompressed Air
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SignificantEnergy Savings
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MaintainedDrying Quality
With our Circular Air Knife System, we've showcased SolvAir's ability to optimise high-volume cable production processes. Prysmian's significant reduction in energy consumption highlights our dedication to providing both efficient and sustainable solutions.
Chris Davies Managing Director | SolvAir
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