Efficient Textile Drying with Carbon Fiber Heating Elements

Today, we are sharing a case study where a new client of ours wanted to validate “carbon fiber heating elements for drying and curing in the textile industry.” Previously, the client used traditional resistance wire heating elements, but due to inadequate production efficiency, they sought a more efficient heating and drying method.

When the client approached us, they were unfamiliar with our carbon fiber heating elements. After introducing the product features, we sent them three samples for experimentation. Upon receiving the samples, they encountered an unexpected issue and promptly contacted us for clarification.

The client observed that our carbon fiber heating elements exhibited different temperature readings compared to conventional heating elements. Specifically, even at a temperature displayed around 150 degrees Celsius on the controller, fabrics were unexpectedly charred. This puzzled the client because conventional chemical products typically require temperatures above 250 degrees Celsius for carbonization. Why could our carbon fiber heating elements char fabrics at only 150 degrees Celsius?

The main reason lies in the heating principles of carbon fiber heating elements versus traditional resistance wire elements. Carbon fiber heating elements primarily heat objects through infrared radiation. In a sealed environment, the outer quartz tube of the heating element first radiates infrared heat. In the presence of air, carbon fiber heating elements not only heat through infrared radiation but also transfer heat through convection and conduction.

Traditional resistance wire heating elements heat objects mainly through convection, requiring surrounding air to reach a certain temperature before heating the product. In contrast, carbon fiber heating elements use infrared radiation, which propagates at the speed of light and is absorbed within the material, leading to high efficiency in drying and curing due to its high energy conversion rate.

In conclusion, the efficiency of infrared drying and heating is significantly enhanced by the unique properties of carbon fiber heating elements, which operate at lower temperatures yet achieve effective drying and curing results in the textile industry.

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