Plastic and humidity
Humidification plays a crucial role in plastic production processes for a number of reasons. Since many plastic and composite materials are sensitive to changes in moisture content, maintaining a consistent humidity level will help to ensure the uniformity of the plastic material.
Maintaining material uniformity with humidity control:
Since many plastic and composite materials are sensitive to changes in moisture content, maintaining a consistent humidity level will help to ensure the uniformity of the plastic material. Maintaining consistent humidity levels helps ensure the uniformity of the plastic material, preventing variations in properties such as strength, flexibility, transparency etc.
Mold cooling
In plastic injection molding processes, molds need to be cooled rapidly to solidify the molten plastic and facilitate the production of high-quality parts. Humidification helps control the temperature and humidity in the production environment, contributing to effective mold cooling and the prevention of defects in the final product.
Reducing Static Electricity with humidity:
Plastic is an insulator, which means that it does not conduct electricity well. When two insulating materials come into contact and then separate, there is a tendency for electrons to be transferred from one material to the other, leading to an accumulation of static charge.
Static electricity pose several dangers in a plastic production facility. First of all, it can attract dust and other airborne particles to plastic surfaces, which can affect the quality and appearance of the final product. It can also cause plastic pellets or sheets to stick together or lead to surface defects such as blemishes, streaks or uneven coating. However, in the worst case scenario, static electricity build-up can even lead to a fire or explosion hazard and harm employees or destroy expensive machinery.
By maintaining a constant humidity level between 40-60%, static electricity can be reduced drastically in a plastic production facility.
Worker comfort and safety
Humidity control can also contribute to an improved working climate in several ways. Maintaining an optimal humidity level helps create a comfortable atmosphere for workers. High humidity can cause lethargy and a feeling of discomfort, while low humidity can lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
In addition, humidity has been proved to have a great affect on virus spread. Companies who invested in humidity control systems have experienced a decrease in employee absence by as much as 50% during the wintertime.
Read more about how workers health can be improved by humidification here
Solution: Humidity control with the energy-efficient AKIMist®
The AKIMist humidifier is a unique Japanese invention which offers full control on the humidity levels in a factory. It is an adiabatic humidifier, which means that it increases humidity by adding cold water to the air. AKIMist is known for its non-wetting abilities as the droplet size is less than 7.5μm. This means that the droplets are so small that they will bounce back without bursting on any surface. This is a very convenient ability in a factory with expensive machinery and materials which cannot get exposed to water or condense. At the same time, adiabatic humidifiers are very energy-efficient and uses 80% less energy that conventional humidifiers.
Advantages of AKIMist® in a plastic or composite production
AKIMist® “E” Dry Fog Humidifier
Our AKIMist®“E” spreads a Dry Fog that humidifies indoor environments without wetting due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5 µm.
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Other benefits of using the AKIMist® Dry Fog Humidifier
Energy and cost
AKIMist is extremely energy-efficient and uses up to 83% less energy than conventional humidification systems.
AKIMist cools around 2 degrees while controlling the humidity level. It reduces 20% of the energy used for air-conditioning and thereby saves cost.
AKIMist can be used for spot humidification and be placed directly by the source of issue. This reduces the price significantly as only a few units may be needed.
Installment and maintenance
AKIMist requires very little maintenance compared to other humidification equipment. In addition, it is very easy to maintain as it is installed within the factory and hanging from the ceiling or wall.
AKIMist is easy to install and can be fitted into any current HVAC design. AKIMist can be installed with a wall or ceiling fitting or
even as a portable option.
AKIMist is very compact. Like the size of a 5 inch smartphone. This makes it easy to fit into tight factory spaces.
Health and Environment
AKIMist can maintain an ideal humidification level with the help of a sensor. This significantly reduces the build-up of static electricity in a factory and reduces errors and scrap.
Due to the small size droplets, which are as small as dust particles, these droplets can suppress the dust. In addition, the increased humidity also helps to suppress dust.
Maintaining a relative humidity level of around 50% will reduce the risk of viruses from spreading between employees. This increases the well-being of the employees and increases productivity.
Learn more about the unique technology behind Dry Fog humidification
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