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How much energy do you use using solvent, water, hot melt technology

Solvent ovens heat a lot of air. Water-based is higher solids. Hot melt has no carrier. Call 800-249-0337.

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How much heat it takes to dry a coating depends on the carrier. Water needs more energy per pound than solvent, but a water-based dispersion is usually higher solids so there is less water to drive off. Hot melt has no carrier to evaporate. Call 800-249-0337.

What's in this guide

  • Why solvent ovens still use more energy
  • Energy to solidify 1.5 mil per 1,000 sq ft

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