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With industrial drying, there are two major styles —rotary drum, like the ones PDI designs and manufactures, and belt. Essential for keeping plants running smoothly downstream, both styles will get the job done, but their risks vary dramatically when things go wrong.
Belt dryers have a nasty reputation: High fire risk. The design of these dryers creates a perfect opportunity for danger—when dust accumulates, it can ignite, and it can spread quickly. And the damage doesn’t stop at the fire itself. Conveyors and steam coils can be destroyed, taking the entire mill down for months.
Rotary drum dryers, the style PDI designs, are not immune to fire. They are, however, a bit more forgiving in terms of catastrophic consequences. Rotary drum dryer fires tend to be less destructive thanks to a more robust design. Repairs are simpler, downtime is shorter, and the whole process just costs less. The recovery time is quicker, so the financial and operational damage is significantly less.
The difference between the two isn't just theoretical—it's a matter of the bottom line. The choice could mean the difference between inconvenience and prolonged crippling downtime.
Contact us today to learn how a PDI rotary drum dryer can improve your mill’s drying, while mitigating your fire risk.
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