The unique characteristics of RF heating and drying offer many benefits over conventional heating and drying methods.

FASTER HEATING AND DRYING TIMES
RF heat products directly and throughout the thickness of the product.

MORE EVEN HEATING AND DRYING
RF heats from within the material and does not rely on conduction. This provides uniform temperature gradient throughout the material for more consistent product quality.  Binder/sizing migration is significantly reduced.

SELF LIMITING DURING DRYING
The heating rate is proportional to the amount of water in the material. As the material dries, less RF energy is absorbed, the heating rate decreases. Most materials will not overheat. This improves product quality.

MOISTURE LEVELING AND PROFILING
Since the heating rate is proportional to the amount of moisture, wet areas heat faster than dry areas within a product. This accelerated drying continues until the moisture level is uniform throughout the product. This creates a more consistent product quality.

SELECTIVE HEATING
Different materials heat at different rates so it is possible to heat only one part of a composite material or to dry a coating without heating the substrate. This improves product quality by not heating sensitive materials.

INSTANT START AND STOP
Power and heating start and stop instantly, with a virtually no warm up or cool down time.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy usage is proportional to the amount of work being done. All energy goes into the work without losses to the environment. If the line is running at less than capacity, energy usage is lower. This can lower fuel costs.

FEWER ENVIRONMENT ISSUES
There is no combustion or combustion by-products with RF. This saves on both capital and operating costs.