EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 10/25 www.petpla.net 40 Piovan and Thermal Care present new solutions for high quality PET and rPET manufacturing More efficient material production Thermal Care and Piovan introduced at drinktec a number of new technologies that are intended to enhance energy efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. AryaDew dehumidification solution Thermal Care’s AryaDew closedloop cooling cycle technology is claimed to deliver up to 70% energy savings, compared to conventional solutions, and to ensure constant dew point control and to deliver optimal production environments. The company says that ROI (return on investment - payback period) in under two years make what it asserts is a compelling business case and delivers users an immediate competitive advantage. It is designed for PET preform production, high-speed injection moulding, blow moulding, and injection blow moulding. The system prevents mould condensation while optimising production cycles. Smart Adaptive Fans (SAF) technology maintains performance through variable-speed, high-pressure ventilation, while Industry 4.0 compatibility enables seamless integration into existing production systems without water pre-cooling requirements. Simplified installation is claimed to reduce operational costs, while minimal maintenance helps to maximise uptime. In-line VOC monitoring for rPET and recycled resin processing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in rPET and recycled materials create operational problems that traditional monitoring systems often fail to detect in real-time. Piovan’s VOC Minder inline monitoring technology has been specifically designed for industrial resin treatment processes. Its high-resolution detection capabilities provide reliable quality control, comprehensive equipment protection and systematic process optimisation. Piovan says that its patented technology ensures VOC level monitoring in real time, thus allowing operators to make informed decisions that can help to reduce maintenance costs while improving final product conformity. GN³ PET/rPET drying technology Piovan took the opportunity to use drinktec as the platform for the global launch of GN³, a PET and rPET drying technology that uses threestage temperature progression and air management technology. The hopper configuration operates at progressive temperatures, delivering gentle yet deeply effective heat energy transfer to the pellet core, the company says, and goes on to assert that this approach preserves optimal material integrity while maximising moisture removal, delivering high performance even with high-moisture materials and in challenging tropical climates. GN³ offers complete drying cycles in five hours while maintaining high quality standards, says Piovan. Resin changeovers can be completed within 2.5 h, which is a 68% improvement over conventional 8 h procedures. In the case of recycled PET processing, where maintaining premium material integrity is critical, GN³ has demonstrated excellent final product performance, according to the company. Key features of GN³ include fast changeovers and optimised production scheduling through Production Lots Fast Changeover Scheduling Software, an advanced batch management system. It offers reduced energy consumption while maintaining high air flow thanks to high-efficiency blowers and assured product quality and regulatory compliance through Piovan Group Hall 10 Booth C20
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