Hey Joe and all,

> Hans,
>
> One place to check is ACS (Advanced Chemill Systems).  They are not cheap
> and they don't have the greatest field service, but they do build to spec,
> very specialized, completely custom conveyorized dryers.  Be sure to
> include all possible problems you forsee in drying the panel thickness
> range you are looking for.  They are somewhere out in CA.  Hope this is
> useful.
>
        Very Useful.  I'll give them a call.

> Most people are running automated hoist lines for oxide, and dryer noise
> is the least of their worries.  They are just using a heated, forced air,
> full basket dryer.  Of course drying times are longer than a conveyorized
> application.
>
        We're a small shop, our oxide process uses dip tanks.

        Hans

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