KATHABAR

Dehumidification Systems

Reliable, high efficiency desiccant dehumidification systems

Markets & Applications

Pharmaceuticals Hard and Soft Gelatin Capsules
Provides temperature, humidity & bacteria control; and refrigeration savings Capsule Forming & Drying Pan Coating Parenteral Manufacturing Sterile Filling Spray and Powder Drying Tablet Compression

Medical
Enables surgeries at 55F with humidity control, improves air quality, and provides bacteria control & energy recovery Surgery Rooms Recovery Rooms Intensive Care Units Critical Care Units

Biotechnology
Provides condensation control and cold, dry, sterile air Clean Rooms Processing

Chemicals
Provides dry air without refrigeration, efficient processing & packaging, and prevents product agglomeration Fertilizer Mixing Nylon Spinning Plastic Resin Grinding Storage

Hygroscopic Powders Handling

Cold Storage
Energy savings, longer storage life, reduces fog & ice, and improves safety & refrigeration operation Warehouses Freezers Loading Docks

Water Treatment Plants

Prevents condensation, stops rusting & deterioration; extends life of steel pipes, controls & valves; and eliminates the need to insulate pipes Pumping Stations Pipe Galleries Water Filtration Chemical Storage

Semiconductors & Microelectronics

35-40% rooms or lower RH; provides clean, sterile air; condensation & humidity control; and eliminates special low temperature refrigeration systems Circuit Board Manufacturing Chip Manufacturing

Other markets & applications:

Advanced HVAC

Paint Ball Manufacturing

Ice Rinks

Markets & Applications

Cereal
Improves drying, eliminates agglomeration, and allows for continuous production Conveying Packaging Product Cooling Coating

Candy & Sugar

Controls humidity in the manufacturing process for improved product quality, sanitation, and shelf life; ensures product flow; and conditions sugar Conveying Packaging Pan Coating Cooling Tunnels Storage Cocoa Grinding Bin Conditioning Transport Purge Granulation

Baking & Snack Foods

Frost free cooling with humidity control and elimination of airborne microorganisms Conveying Packaging Product Cooling & Storage Drying Enrobing

Brewing
Provides frost free operation below 32F with bacteria free air, reduced maintenance costs, and precise humidity control; prevents mold growth; and allows floors to dry quickly Yeast Rooms Fermentation Kegging & Storage Areas Aging Cellars

Vegetables
Makes for easier conveying and improves product quality Product Drying Packaging Processing Dehydration Freezing

Meat, Sausage & Poultry

Energy savings, control over mold & bacteria, allows for flexible drying cycle, handles multiple drying rooms, and improves cutting room & wash-down room recovery times Sausage Drying Freezers Slicing & Cutting Rooms Loading Docks Air Chilling Condensation Control

Dairy
Allows for heat sensitive drying, controls bacteria, and prevents condensation on cold product surfaces Spray Drying Cheese Forming Sterile Filling Packaging Storage

Seafood Processing

Supermarkets

Spiral Freezers

Seed Storage

Markets & Applications

Green Buildings
Provides energy savings, humidity control, and germfree air Libraries Laboratories Auditoriums Museums & Archives Computer Rooms Commercial Buildings

Energy Recovery Systems

Twin-Cel total enthalpy recovery with remote supply & exhaust airstreams supports on-site power generation & cogeneration while providing utility savings Retrofits Hospitals New Buildings Labs

Gelatin
Heat sensitive product drying which eliminates the need for refrigeration of dryer air Hygienic Drying Hard and Soft Shell Capsules

Film & Glass

Provides low dew point air with precise dew point control and clean room conditions Safety Glass Film Emulsions Film & Paper Processing

Windshield Laminating

Storm Window Manufacturing

Plastics
Prevents condensation on molds, decreases cycle time, improves part quality, & production rate, and increases the life of molding equipment Injection Molding Blow Molding PET Plastics Forming

Investment Casting
Assists in forming the investment shell through multiple slurry dips & drying stages for uniform results with reduced energy & improved castings, and reduces rejects & drying cycle time Final Drying Backup Drying Prime Coat Drying

Steel
Improves blast furnace operation, eliminates corrosion of newly annealed coils during coil cooling, also eliminates refrigeration for these applications Blast Furnaces Coil Cooling

Cargo Protection

Lipstick Mold Cooling

Bath Oil Capsules

Hotels

Kathabar designs and manufactures liquid and dry desiccant systems for dehumidification and energy recovery.

Liquid Desiccant
Most efficient above 7,000 CFM and when cool or cold dry air is desired

Dry Desiccant
Most cost effective for small CFMs and when less cooling is required

Twin-Cel Energy Recovery

Air-to-air enthalpy recovery for air conditioning systems

The Kathabar Advantage

Elimination of airborne microorganisms Energy savings Industrial grade construction Long service life Simple operation & maintenance Low cost to own & operate

System Operation
Highly reliable Kathabar dehumidification systems deliver precise humidity control by removing moisture while improving sanitation and energy efficiency.

A system to fit your dehumidification needs

Since 1935 Kathabar has engineered and manufactured high quality dehumidification systems to meet the evolving needs of industrial, commercial, and institutional customers while providing reliable, precise, and economical temperature & humidity control.
Economic Value Comparisons
With increased awareness of energy costs, companies evaluate the total cost to own and operate equipment rather than initial cost alone. Whenever a dehumidification project is considered, Kathabar can provide an Economic Value Comparison (EVC). This evaluation considers the first cost, installation cost, and operating costs for dry and liquid desiccant Kathabar Dehumidification Systems. Kathabar will calculate the cost for both systems and present the EVC based on specific ASHRAE local weather data, customers actual energy costs, and system operating schedule. To make sure the Kathabar EVC does not leave anything in question, Kathabar can compare both liquid and dry to conventional refrigeration systems in order to determine the best system for your specific needs. Ask your Kathabar area sales manager to prepare an EVC for your application.

Performance Guarantee
Kathabar provides free Kathene liquid solution laboratory checks for all installations. To take advantage of this free service, customers are asked to send a small sample of Kathene from their equipment to the Kathabar laboratory (at the Niagara Blower Headquarters in Buffalo, NY) every two months. The Kathene is tested at no charge. Kathabar will provide a complete report of sample concentration and condition. Through this process, the Kathene solution can be maintained at maximum dehydrating capacity, which ensures the desired performance of the Kathabar unit. Like-new dehumidification performance can be achieved through the life of equipment regardless of reapplication or relocation. This free Kathene solution testing service can also identify potential impurities in the system, allowing for adjustments even while equipment is in operation.

Customer Support
Kathabar brings over 70 years of humidity control application experience to its customers. The direct sales engineering team partners with each customer to deliver a system that meets the specific requirements of each application. The Kathabar application and engineering group provides customer support from concept through specification to startupwith a focus on performance and reliability. Training and startup assistance is available for each installation. The parts and service team is customer focused to provide the highest level of service on a continuing basis to keep all Kathabar equipment operating at peak performance.

KATHABAR Dehumidification Systems, Inc.

A Niagara Blower Company Kathabar Headquarters: 370 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: (732) 356-6000 ~ Fax: (732) 356-0643 Niagara Blower Headquarters: 673 Ontario Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 Phone: (716) 875-2000 ~ Fax: (716) 875-1077

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