Efficient industrial 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 modern production environments, efficient industrial dryers are a central factor for quality, economy and sustainability. With the heat pump drying systems from HARTER, you benefit from maximum energy efficiency, precise process control and reproducible results – regardless of weather or ambient air.

HARTER develops tailor-made solutions for almost all industries – from the food and chemical industries to surface and environmental technology.

How individual systems are created is shown by: This is how solutions for heat pump dryers are created.
An overview of the technology is provided by: 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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Years of experience

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Efficient industrial dryers – functional principle and energy saving potential

The core of the HARTER technology is the closed air circuit with integrated heat pump. The process air is dehumidified, tempered and reused – without any exhaust air system. This keeps the drying process independent of the environment, constantly controllable and extremely efficient.

Your advantages at a glance:

  • Energy savings of up to 70% compared to conventional hot air drying
  • stable process conditions at temperatures from 20 °C to 75 °C
  • exhaust air-free, clean operation without dust or odor pollution
  • uniform residual moisture levels through precise control
  • long service life and low maintenance

This efficiency is created by physical heat recovery – the waste heat from condensation is used directly for air heating.
This allows energy consumption and CO₂ emissions to be massively reduced without impairing the drying performance.

Practical examples for scaling and capacity expansion can be found at: Expanding capacities with heat pump dryers.

Efficient industrial dryers

Efficient industrial dryers – applications, designs and integration

The industrial dryers from HARTER cover a broad spectrum – from small series to continuous large-scale production. Thanks to their modular design, the systems can be optimally adapted to the product, volume and space concept.

Typical applications:

  • Food industry: gentle drying of fruit, vegetables, herbs and animal products
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals: precise residual moisture for cleanroom and validation processes
  • Metal and plastics technology: drying after cleaning, painting or coating
  • Surface technology and electroplating: spot-free drying of components
  • Environmental technology: drying of sewage or industrial sludge

Designs and options:

  • Chamber dryers/tray dryers: flexible for batch processes
  • Belt and tunnel dryers: for continuous production
  • Special systems: customer-specific customisation for confined spaces or potentially explosive areas

Before series production, all process parameters are tested on original products in the HARTER technical center. Here, the engineers determine temperature, air flow, humidity and drying time – the basis for a validated and scalable production.

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

Efficient industrial dryers – sustainability and process optimisation

Energy efficiency and sustainability are an integral part of the HARTER philosophy. All systems operate with heat pump and condensation technology in a closed circuit. This not only saves energy, but also protects the room air – without exhaust air, without filters, without heat loss.

Sustainable advantages:

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions through minimised energy consumption
  • Use of waste heat within the system
  • no exhaust air purification or pollutant emissions
  • stable processes with constant product quality
  • eligible technology according to current energy efficiency standards

HARTER attaches particular importance to long-term stability and system flexibility. Many systems can be retrofitted and can be combined with photovoltaics or waste heat utilisation. A thematic overview of all industry solutions can be found at Industries.

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 efficient industrial dryers

The process air circulates in a closed circuit, is dehumidified, tempered and passed over the product again. This keeps the drying process uniform, energy-efficient and independent of outside air.

Drying takes place between 20 °C and 75 °C – depending on the product and process requirements. This preserves aromas, structure and material properties.

Depending on the application and product, HARTER systems reduce consumption by 50 – 70 percent compared to conventional hot air drying.

Yes. HARTER supplies systems according to food and pharmaceutical standards including HACCP and GMP conformity. All parameters are digitally recorded and monitored.

Yes. The modular systems can be easily integrated into existing lines, regardless of whether they are batch or continuous operations.

Yes. Thanks to their high energy efficiency and verifiable CO₂ reduction, they meet the requirements of many national and EU funding programmes.

All relevant parameters – temperature, humidity, air velocity – are monitored via sensors and automatically regulated. The values are determined individually for your product in the technical center.

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