Drying cylinders

Drying cylinders

Any of a number of heated revolving cylinders for drying fabric or yarn. They are arranged either vertically or horizontally in sets, with the number varying according to the material to be dried. They are often internally heated with steam and Teflon-coated to prevent sticking.

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Industry/Domain: Textiles
Category: Manufactured fibers
Company: Celanese
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