Spray Drying of Rubber - latex
Spray drying of rubber-latex is a process used to convert liquid natural or synthetic rubber latex into a dry, powdered form. The process involves atomizing the liquid rubber-latex into small droplets, which are then rapidly dried using hot air. The resulting powder consists of individual particles of rubber, with a low moisture content and a uniform particle size distribution.
Spray drying of rubber-latex is widely used in the rubber industry to produce dry rubber products such as gloves, balloons, and condoms. The process offers several advantages over other drying methods, such as high efficiency, low processing time, and reduced energy consumption.
The spray drying process can be optimized by adjusting the inlet temperature, feed rate, and other process parameters to achieve the desired properties of the powder. The resulting rubber powder is easy to handle and store, and can be readily reconstituted with water to form a rubber-like material.
Overall, spray drying of rubber-latex is a valuable process in the rubber industry, providing an efficient and versatile means of converting liquid rubber into a dry, powdered form suitable for a variety of applications.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
