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Textile Drying

Whether for industrial laundry drying, leather drying, or processing sensitive textile fibres – precise humidity measurement is essential for ensuring consistently high product quality and energy-efficient processes. Fluctuating residual moisture can cause material damage, while excessively long drying times drive up energy costs. E+E Elektronik’s sensor solutions ensure reliable measurements even at high temperatures, high humidity, and in contaminated environments. This allows for precise drying process control, minimised waste, and increased energy efficiency – contributing to sustainable and economical production.

  • Reliable measured values at high humidity and temperatures of up to 180 °C
  • Quality assurance through even drying for delicate textiles
  • Reduction of energy consumption by up to 15% through precise control of drying parameters
     

Advantages of Textile Drying with E+E Sensors

Textile drying places high demands on the sensors used. High humidity, relatively high temperatures, and deposits from tanning agents can significantly impact conventional sensors and lead to long-term measurement inaccuracies. This is precisely where E+E Elektronik sensors thrive. Thanks to a specially developed protective coating, humidity measurement remains stable over the long term, even with heavy contamination. Additionally, an innovative sensor encapsulation provides extra protection for the electronics, significantly extending the sensor's lifespan.

Comparison of E+E sensor with and without smart sensor protection
Smart sensor protection protect sensors even in extreme environments.

High-quality textiles require precise humidity control to preserve their material structure, colours, and shape. Fluctuations in residual moisture during the final phase of the drying process can lead to discolouration, shrinkage, or material damage. E+E sensors enable high-precision humidity measurements, ensuring uniform and gentle drying of textiles. This not only reduces waste but also guarantees the quality of the final product. An additional advantage is the easy integration of sensors into existing control systems. The precise real-time humidity values are used directly to automatically control the drying processes. Companies in the textile drying industry benefit from accurate humidity measurement, optimising the entire drying process and enhancing the quality of end products.

Comparison of wood dried using a sensor and wood dried without a sensor
Achieve uniform drying and improve product quality.

In textile drying, precise humidity control is not only critical for product quality but also for energy efficiency. Without accurate humidity measurements, many drying systems operate longer than necessary, wasting valuable energy and increasing operating costs. Using E+E Elektronik’s high-precision sensor technology, residual moisture is measured in real time, allowing the drying process to be stopped exactly when the optimal moisture level is reached. This not only saves energy but also increases production capacity by enabling shorter cycle times. By optimising humidity and temperature control, energy savings of 5–15% can be achieved, along with a corresponding reduction in drying time.  Reducing this drying time also allows more material to be dried overall.

Products for Textile Drying

HTP501 - Digital Humidity and Temperature Probe

HTP501

Digital Humidity and Temperature Probe up to 120 °C (248 °F)

High-End Humidity and Temperature  Sensor for Industrial Applications

EE310

High-End Humidity and Temperature Sensor for Industrial Applications

EE212 Modular Humidity and Temperature Sensor

EE212

Modular Humidity and Temperature Sensor

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In the process of textile fiber drying, effective temperature and humidity control can improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption, save costs and reduce carbon emissions, which plays an important role. Our E+E temperature and humidity sensor has accurate measurement, good stability, a variety of parameter output, and can match parameters for different types of fiber materials. Customers are willing to choose our products.

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Textile Drying applications

Industrial textile drying facility with large stainless steel dyeing machines and fabric-filled tubs, showcasing high-capacity drying operations.

Industrial Laundry Drying

Reliable measured values even at high temperatures, high humidity and soiling. 
This is how the drying process is:

  • precisely controlled
  • minimises waste and
  • energy efficiency is increased
     
Close-up of leather or fabric swatches on textured black surface, illustrating material texture for textile drying applications.

Leather Drying

Long-term stable moisture measurement despite high humidity and deposits of tanning agents:

  • Thanks to a specially developed protective coating
     

Questions about Textile Drying?

Tell us about your application – we’ll recommend a suitable sensor or calibration solution tailored to your needs.

Matthew Nemeth | Managing Director E+E Elektronik Corporation USA
Matthew Nemeth | Managing Director E+E Elektronik Corporation USA
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