Metal Powder Drying Systems 

Metal powder drying is not merely a moisture removal exercise, it is a controlled thermal and atmospheric processing step where missteps can cause irreversible oxidation, agglomeration, or sintering of the powder particles, destroying the flowability and green strength characteristics built into the powder during atomization. Kerone’s engineering team understands this distinction deeply and approaches each metal powder drying project with detailed consideration of the specific metal’s oxidation kinetics, surface area characteristics, ignition temperature, and downstream use. Inert gas (typically nitrogen) processing systems create a fully sealed drying environment that excludes oxygen throughout the drying cycle. PLC-based temperature control holds the product below critical phase-change or oxidation thresholds, while gentle agitation and low gas velocities prevent attrition of the powder particles. Our attention to explosion prevention, incorporating grounding, bonding, antistatic construction, and spark detection makes its metal powder dryers fully compliant with industrial safety standards for hazardous dust environments.