NOVATEC gas fired crystallizer With hopper

Novatec GFH-2500 Dryer – Specifications

• Model: GFH-2500
• Serial Number:  10A3396-0135
• Manufacturer: Novatec Inc., Baltimore, MD, USA
• Date of Manufacture: February 27, 2006
• Voltage: 460 Volts
• Phase: 3-Phase
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Full Load Amps: 6.6 A
• Power Rating: 5.3 KVA
• Motor Horsepower: 3.4 HP
• Control Panel Type:  Flame Control Panel
• Heating System:  Gas-fired with Eclipse Veri-Flame safety monitoring
• Safety Features: Flame signal, air failure, flame failure, interlocks, system error
• Application: Drying PET and other moisture-sensitive resins

System Type: Industrial Dryer

Manufacturer: Novatec Inc., Baltimore, MD

Common Application: Drying  PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) pellets or regrind for extrusion or molding applications.

Year of Manufacture: 2006

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Dryer Unit Specifications:

• Model: GFH-2500
• Serial Number: 10A3396-0135
• Date of Manufacture: February 27, 2006
• Voltage: 460V
• Phase: 3
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• KVA: 5.3
• Amps: 6.6
• Motor HP: 3.4
• Panel Type: Flame Control Panel

Features:

• Includes Eclipse Veri-Flame flame monitoring system (with interlock, system error, flame failure, air failure indicators).
• Designed for high-temperature drying using a flame-based heating system.
• Typically used for high-throughput drying of moisture-sensitive resins.

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 Applications & Industries:

• Plastic Sheet Extrusion
• PET Bottle Flake Reprocessing
• Injection Molding Feedstock Prep
• Thermoforming
• Recycling Operations

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Machine Description:

The Novatec GFH-2500 Dryer an industrial-grade system engineered for preparing PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) materials by removing moisture and converting amorphous PET into a crystalline state. The GFH-2500 gas-fired dryer uses high-efficiency flame heat for deep moisture extraction. This system ensures consistent material performance, particularly in moisture-sensitive processes like sheet extrusion and injection molding. The integration of flame control and safety monitoring (Eclipse Veri-Flame system) ensures reliable and safe operation during continuous high-temperature use.

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Key Features:

• High-capacity PET drying
• 3-phase, 460V operation
• Flame-powered heating with safety monitoring
• Durable steel construction for industrial use
• Precision moisture removal (down to <0.005%)
• Continuous crystallization without material sticking or melting

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Industries Used In:

• Plastics Manufacturing
• Recycling and Reprocessing
• Packaging Industry
• Thermoforming
• Food and Beverage (PET bottles & trays)
• Automotive Plastics
• Consumer Goods Manufacturing

J.P. Ward Resin Drying Hopper

General Description

The J.P. Ward hopper is a large-capacity resin drying and storage vessel, designed for integration with crystallizers, dryers, or pneumatic conveying systems. Constructed with a cylindrical body and conical discharge, it ensures consistent resin flow and uniform drying. This hopper is commonly used in PET processing, extrusion lines, and injection molding operations requiring precise moisture removal prior to processing.

This particular hopper has been paired with a Novatec GF/PH2500 Gas-Fired Crystallizer, making it suitable for high-volume PET crystallization and drying.

 Specifications 

• Brand:  J.P. Ward
• Type: Resin Drying Hopper / Storage Hopper
• Capacity: ~75 cubic feet (~2,600–2,700 lbs of PET resin, depending on bulk density)
• Construction:
  • Heavy-duty steel, cylindrical body with conical  discharge
  • Mounted on structural steel frame
  • Graduated markings on hopper wall for volume indication
• Configuration:
  • Top inlet for hot air / material loading
  • Bottom discharge with material outlet
  • Designed for integration with blower and cyclone separator
• Applications:
  • Drying & crystallizing PET resins
  • Pre-extrusion or pre-injection molding moisture control
  • High-volume resin storage and handling

    

Common Uses

• Works in tandem with desiccant or gas-fired crystallizers (such as the Novatec GF/PH2500).
• Ensures resin is properly dried/crystallized before  processing.
• Reduces energy costs by maintaining material dryness in bulk.

 Summary for Sale Listing

Used J.P. Ward 75 ft³ Resin Drying Hopper — heavy-duty construction, designed for plastics processing applications. Currently set up with a Novatec GF/PH2500 crystallizer system. Suitable for drying/crystallizing large volumes of PET or other resins.