Drying after Electroplating

  • Up to 45% subsidized acquisition costs

  • Save up to 75% on energy costs

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

In electroplating processes, reliable, residue-free drying is crucial for the quality of coated surfaces. Residual moisture can cause spots, corrosion, or adhesion problems. HARTER’s Airgenex® technology ensures uniform, energy-efficient drying directly after the electroplating bath – regardless of whether it involves rack goods, bulk materials, or wire. Thanks to controlled airflow at low temperatures, the surface remains intact and spot-free. The systems can be flexibly integrated into existing electroplating lines and operate independently of room climate or component geometry – for maximum process reliability and consistently high quality.

Efficient Drying after Electroplating Surface Treatment

Airgenex® offers ideal conditions for drying after electroplating. Sensitive surfaces are protected, moisture is efficiently removed, and components are quickly prepared for further processing – completely without rework.

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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2000

Drying systems

in over 20 countries stand for our quality

100

Employees

from all areas ensure a high level of vertical integration

+ 35

Years of experience

in the development of innovative drying systems

Your benefits

In electroplating, surface quality is paramount. AIRGENEX® ensures that no drops or spots remain, even in complex geometries. This improves aesthetics, reduces rejects, and enhances the quality of further processing.

Drying takes place at 30–75°C, adapted to the material and coating system. This prevents damage to fine metal coatings such as nickel, tin, or chrome – and the components remain dimensionally stable.

Thanks to the closed air system with a heat pump, the process is stable – regardless of summer or winter, humid or dry conditions. This ensures consistently high quality with every run.
Whether individual parts on an electroplating rack or loose bulk material components – AIRGENEX® can be optimized for any type of load. Wire and strip electroplating are also feasible.
The combination of heat pump, targeted airflow, and recovery makes operation particularly economical. This allows you to reduce your energy costs – while simultaneously meeting increasing environmental requirements.

Drying Systems for Demanding Electroplating Processes

For electroplating, HARTER offers cabinet dryers, continuous dryers, tunnel dryers, and individual special solutions. Airgenex® can be perfectly integrated into existing electroplating lines – for uninterrupted, reproducible drying with high quality standards. It is also suitable for sensitive coatings or high cycle times.

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

What Our Customers Say

Not convinced yet? Our customers are thrilled!

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

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

Daniel Hutter
Verzinkerei Kriessern AG

“BK Giulini GmbH has been successfully collaborating with Harter GmbH for approximately 20 years. We are very satisfied with both the dryer technology and the reliability of the entire system. Based on these positive experiences and the excellent 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 a significant amount of money by drying our heavy metal-containing hydroxide sludge. The plant technology is sustainable and maintenance-friendly. In retrospect, the investment was a very good decision.”

Stefan Ringmann
KVA Linth
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