Electroplating Dryers

  • Up to 45% subsidized acquisition costs

  • Save up to 75% on energy costs

  • 100% planning reliability thanks to premium after-sales service

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In electroplating, drying is the final and crucial step:
Only when components are completely dry after rinsing, passivating, or coating will the surface remain flawless and corrosion-resistant.

An electroplating dryer from HARTER ensures uniform, spot-free, and energy-efficient drying – regardless of ambient climate, season, or humidity. With its innovative heat pump technology, HARTER operates exhaust-free, hygienically, and reproducibly.

How the systems are individually adapted to your production processes is shown in: How Solutions for Heat Pump Dryers are Developed.
The physical principles of the process are described in: Energy-Saving Drying with Heat Pump.

Do you require a custom solution and/or would you like to test the drying process beforehand?

Development with practical tests in our in-house development center

We are an innovation-driven team and welcome new challenges. HARTER tests your custom solution in the technical center under realistic conditions, optimizes the parameters, and documents the results transparently. Please contact us – we would be pleased to provide you with a non-binding consultation!

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Drying systems

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from all areas ensure a high level of vertical integration

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Years of experience

in the development of innovative drying systems

Electroplating Dryers – Operating Principle and Advantages of Heat Pump Technology

The HARTER electroplating dryer operates in a closed air circuit. The process air is dehumidified, heated, and recirculated over the product.
This keeps the air consistently dry and warm – ideal for components with bores, undercuts, or hard-to-reach areas.

Your Advantages at a Glance:

  • Spot-free, uniform drying
  • Low temperatures (30–75 °C) – ideal for sensitive surfaces
  • No exhaust air loss, no energy waste
  • Up to 70% energy savings compared to hot air systems
  • Stable process conditions – independent of ambient air

Thanks to the exhaust-free circuit, moisture evaporates completely and in a controlled manner. This prevents water spots, oxidation, or stress cracks – a crucial advantage for high-quality galvanic coatings.

How this technology can be scaled is shown in: Expanding Capacities with Heat Pump Dryers.

Electroplating Dryers

Electroplating Dryers – Applications, System Variants, and Integration

The HARTER dryers for electroplating are used in a wide range of industries – from automotive and electronics to medical technology.
All systems are modular in design and can be precisely integrated into existing lines.

Typical Applications:

  • Drying after electroplating, passivating, or rinsing
  • Components with complex geometries (e.g., blind holes)
  • Zinc, nickel, chrome, or copper coatings
  • Plastic or hybrid parts with galvanic surfaces

System Types:

  • Chamber dryers for batch operation
  • Belt or tunnel dryers for continuous lines
  • Tray dryers for sensitive parts or bulk goods
  • Special systems for specific carrier systems or rack goods

Each system is tested and validated in our in-house technical center. HARTER determines the optimal parameters for your original parts – air flow, temperature, humidity, and time. The result: a stable, reproducible process with documented quality values.

An overview of further application areas is provided in: Industries.

The Process

We dry with dry air and deliver it to the right places: A perfect interplay of air preparation and air guidance provides you with the best possible drying result.

Interface: Airgenex® Dehumidification Technology / Dryer – Moist air is extracted from the drying chamber and supplied to the dehumidification unit.

The pre-cooler pre-cools the air in a first stage. This significantly reduces the compressor’s energy consumption.

Moisture condenses on the fins of the air cooler and drains out of the drying system via the drip tray and condensate drain.

The cooled, dehumidified air is warmed up without additional energy by means of a pre-heater.
The air heater warms the air to the required process temperature.

The process air fan ensures the necessary air exchange between the Airgenex® dehumidification technology and the drying chamber.

Now, the dry, unsaturated air is guided into the drying chamber, where it absorbs the product’s moisture. Thus, the cycle is closed.

Efficiency that pays off.

Our HARTER drying systems save up to 75% CO₂ and are up to 45% governmentally funded.

Reliable – Competent – Long-term

Service that thinks ahead – for years to come

With the HARTER After-Sales Service, you secure a reliable and efficient drying solution for the long term. Whether it’s maintenance, spare parts supply, or technical adjustments – we support your system throughout its entire life cycle and ensure that it delivers optimal results at all times.

Performance Service

Optimal performance through our “all-round carefree package”

Custom Service

Flexible for changing requirements

Expert Service

Fast assistance in case of failure

Lifetime Service

So that the quality is always right

Electroplating Dryers – Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Economic Viability

In addition to process quality, energy efficiency plays a central role. HARTER’s heat pump technology drastically reduces energy consumption and lowers operating costs – while maintaining consistently high surface quality.

Sustainable advantages:

  • Up to 70% energy savings through heat recovery
  • No exhaust air emissions → no filter maintenance
  • Low CO₂ emissions due to closed circuit
  • Low-maintenance components and high system availability
  • Eligible technology according to energy efficiency directives

Through precise control of temperature and humidity, the process remains reproducible – regardless of production conditions or weather.
The systems can be equipped with digital monitoring and automatic data logging to support quality assurance documentation or audit records.

How HARTER develops customized solutions for industrial requirements is described in: How Solutions for Heat Pump Dryers are Developed.

What our customers say

Not convinced yet? Our customers are thrilled!

“Sometimes it is better to say nothing and let your customers speak for themselves.”
– Regina Mader, Managing Director

“For several decades, we have been using a sludge dryer from Harter in our electroplating shop and are very satisfied with it. The technology and service are reliable and have helped us save a lot of money on disposal.”

Daniel Hutter
Verzinkerei Kriessern AG

“BK Giulini GmbH has been working successfully with Harter GmbH for around 20 years. We are very satisfied with both the dryer technology and the reliability of the complete system. Based on these positive experiences and the very good service, we invested in another drying system of this type in 2023.”

Dimitri Baumbach
ICL Ladenburg / BK Giulini GmbH (ICL Group)

“In our waste incineration plant, we have saved an enormous amount of money by drying our heavy metal-containing hydroxide sludge. The system technology is sustainable and easy to maintain. In retrospect, the investment was a very good decision.”

Stefan Ringmann
KVA Linth

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about HARTER Electroplating Dryers

Because it operates in a closed air circuit. The heat remains in the system, allowing up to 70% energy to be saved.

Between 30 °C and 75 °C – ideal for coated or sensitive surfaces.

Through precisely regulated air flow and uniform temperature distribution. Moisture evaporates completely, without lime or drying residues.

Yes. The modular dryers can be easily integrated into existing rack or drum systems.

Minimal – the systems are designed for continuous operation and require no exhaust air or filter maintenance.

Yes. Due to their high energy efficiency, they meet the criteria of numerous funding programs for environmentally friendly production.

In the technical center, your original parts are tested and the optimal process parameters are determined.

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