Cost-Saving Dryers for Smarter Plastics Manufacturing
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The ULTRA vacuum dryer from Maguire is a game changing innovation that’s transforming plastic material drying technology.
ULTRA is designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of your manufacturing. With ULTRA, you’ll unlock:
- Massive energy savings
- Increased production
- Real time data
ULTRA dries
80%
faster
maximise throughput & reduce downtime1
ULTRA cuts
38.6
tons CO2 annually
supports Carbon Zero goals2
ULTRA uses
60-80%
less energy on average
save on operational costs3
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When you submit your savings you will enter our prize draw for a $200 Amazon voucher.
How much could you save?
Step 1: Enter your key information
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Material type
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Step 2: Energy Cost Savings - $0 /yr
Energy to heat material is the same for all types of drying process. However, ULTRA uses significantly less energy to dry the material once it’s at temperature.
Drying with ULTRA saves an average of 60% to 80% on your energy bills!
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Enter the amount of time your drying equipment is used.
Hours used per day
Days used per week
Weeks used per year
Step 3: Production Cost Savings - $0 /yr
The start-up time on ULTRA Dryers is significantly faster than desiccant thanks to the vacuum-driven low energy drying process.
Along with the number of material changes (above), enter your production costs (per hour) to get an illustration of your production cost savings.
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Production costs ($/hr)
Total overhead costs associated with drying activity (labor, utilities, etc.)
The time taken to drain the old material from the dryer
New material fill time (hrs)
The time taken to fill the dryer with the new material
Step 4: Scrap Cost Savings - $0 /yr
ULTRA‘s rapid vacuum drying removes moisture faster, enabling quicker startups and preventing product rejection from premature processing.
Unlike traditional methods that risk quality faults from under-dried material, ULTRA ensures faster, more controlled drying for consistently improved product quality.
Enter your part costs, numbers and rejection percentage to work out your savings.
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To work out your scrap cost savings, enter your part information below.
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Step 5: Maintenance Cost Savings - $0 /yr
Desiccant
Annual Maintenance Comparison-
Process filter clean/change
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Desiccant media replacement
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Dew point reduced over time
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Replace/regenerate cooling
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No fast changeover
ULTRA
Annual Maintenance Comparison-
No process filter
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No desiccant media
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No dew point
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No regeneration
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Fast changeover as standard
Step 6: CO2e Carbon Emissions Savings - 0 tons /yr
The reduction in energy usage using ULTRA to DRY translates into significant Carbon Dioxide equivalent reductions.
This is increasingly important for Circular Economy and Strategies for Green Programs being adopted industry wide.
Your kW savings by utilising one ULTRA dryer (compared to a typical desiccant dryer) amount to a saving of CO2e equivalent to:
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DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice or a guarantee of potential energy savings. We do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or applicability of the information provided. Actual energy savings may vary. Please consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information obtained from this website.
1 ULTRA dryers can dry PET in 40-60 minutes, compared to 4 – 6 hours for desiccant dryers.
2 An ULTRA dryer running 220.2 lb/ hr (100 kg/hr) provides a saving of 54,120 kW a year, equating to a saving of 38.6 tons CO2e/year.
3 An ULTRA Dryer running at 220lb/h (100kg/h) drying PET at 356°F (180°C) uses 33.5 watts/lb/h (73.8 watts/kg/h) compared to an average Desiccant dryer that can use 75 watts/lb/h (165.0 watts/kg/h)
What can ULTRA do for you?
A new standard in Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
Time is money. More uptime, more production runs, and a dramatic improvement in your Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) means only one thing – more money in your pocket.
Maximize your equipment’s productivity with PITSTOP – ULTRA’s rapid material changeover function. Say goodbye to the 3-hour changeover with traditional desiccant dryers, and switch materials in just 15 minutes with ULTRA.
Traditional dryer maintenance is time-consuming. ULTRA’s no-desiccant design means no consumables, no filters, and no maintenance downtime. Its smart monitoring system detects issues early, keeping your production running smoothly with minimal effort.
Incredible cost savings across every single function
Drying is one of the most expensive aspects of plastic manufacturing, and cost savings are critical to your bottom line.
ULTRA delivers on all fronts. With averages of 60-80% less energy consumption compared to drying with traditional desiccant dryers, you’ll see a significant drop in energy costs right from the start. The no-desiccant design eliminates the need for costly media replacements and frequent maintenance, slashing both material and labor expenses.
By reducing scrap through precise drying control, ULTRA also minimizes waste, cutting down on lost production and ensuring higher-quality output.
ULTRA’s savings add up across the board, making it a powerful investment for long-term cost reduction.
Sustainable plastic production with ULTRA
Sustainability is no longer just a goal – it’s a necessity, and ULTRA helps you get there. By using up to 90% less energy, ULTRA dramatically reduces your CO2 footprint, allowing your production line to operate more efficiently while meeting sustainability targets.
ULTRA’s desiccant-free design eliminates the energy-intensive process of cleaning and drying desiccant media, further reducing carbon emissions.
Combined with precise drying control that minimizes scrap, ULTRA’s eco-friendly approach ensures less energy, fewer emissions, and less waste, making ULTRA a smart and responsible choice for your business and the environment.
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CO2e a year by drying with ULTRA
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A smarter dryer for smarter manufacturing
ULTRA isn’t just efficient – it’s intelligent. Equipped with a smart, intuitive touch screen, the ULTRA dryer delivers real-time monitoring of heating and vacuum processes.
ULTRA precisely monitors raw material consumption and accurately controls the drying process. This ensures you have complete knowledge and documentation of how and when materials were dried prior to processing.
ULTRA seamlessly connects to both third-party control systems and Maguire’s new Tracker software, providing comprehensive process and usage data alongside other Maguire equipment from the Feeder, Blender, and Conveying product lines.
Designed to enhance your operations, ULTRA’s data and performance offer clarity and certainty, allowing you to continually optimize your processes for a better, smarter future in production.
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Discover ULTRA and how it works.
Which ULTRA is right for you?
ULTRA 150
115 lb/h (50 kg/h)
ULTRA 300
230 lb/h (100 kg/h)
ULTRA 600
650 lb/h (300 kg/h)
ULTRA 1000
1100 lb/h (500 kg/h)
With throughput capacities ranging from 30 lb/hr to 1100 lb/hr (14 kg/hr to 500 kg/hr), there’s an ULTRA dryer perfectly suited for every production process.
ULTRA provides exceptional flexibility, with useful options such as hopper extensions and multi-point conveying. Installation options for both floor and mezzanine mounting ensure that ULTRA can integrate seamlessly into your production environment.
Simply choose the ULTRA dryer that matches your material throughput, and enjoy efficient, customized drying for any application.
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Join the next generation of manufacturers embracing smarter, cleaner, more energy-efficient and faster drying with ULTRA. With ULTRA, you’re not just keeping up –you’re leaping ahead.
ULTRA delivers savings across the board, but we understand that every production process is unique. The best way to see how ULTRA can meet your current and future needs is to book a personalized sales demonstration with our technical team.
We’ll review your specific material, dosing requirements, and overall process to pinpoint the ideal solution for your operation, highlighting the savings and efficiencies tailored to your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do ULTRA dryers only save money from energy efficiency?
No! ULTRA generates large payback savings from gains in productivity by drying fast. In fact, it’s like adding another processing machine based on the savings from frequent material changes!
ULTRA also saves significantly in other areas, such as maintenance and the removal or need for secondary dryers. Plus, ULTRA contains functions as a standard that are expensive additional options elsewhere.
Finally, ULTRA benefits energy efficiency and ESG programs and is also often eligible for local grants and funding for energy efficiency. What’s more, all ULTRA dryers are backed with a 5-year warranty.
How is ULTRA so energy efficient?
ULTRA saves energy by drying in a vacuum. Under vacuum, water’s boiling point drops considerably, and moisture radiates out of granules. This means far less time, less blower power, smaller heaters, no desiccant regeneration, and no need for chilled water.
Vacuum drying is well established in many industries, such as food and chemical processing. Maguire has taken this concept and developed ULTRA specifically for plastics processing.
What is the dew point of an ULTRA dryer?
ULTRA dryers use vacuum to remove moisture, rather than typical dry air. “Dew Point” is a measure of the water content in the typical dry air process – instead (with ULTRA), we monitor the live vacuum pressure.
So, there is no need for Dew Point with ULTRA dryers. See our ULTRA vs Dew Point explanation on YouTube here for a complete overview.
What maintenance does an ULTRA dryer require?
Virtually nothing! Unlike desiccant dryers that need frequent maintenance of process filters, desiccant, blowers and chilled water circuits, on an ULTRA there is virtually nothing to service.
On top of this, for further peace of mind, all components on ULTRA dryers come with a comprehensive industry-leading 5-year warranty – unheard of in the plastics drying industry!
ULTRA dryers are amazing! Why isn’t everyone using them?
One day, they will be! Maguire has pioneered drying by vacuum since 1998, and over the past 26+ years, we have developed 3 generations of dryers that improve drying by vacuum.
Now, application by application, the benefits of drying by vacuum are being realized versus traditional desiccant dryers (the way everyone used to dry materials).
Just like streaming music and iPhones replaced Walkman’s, we firmly believe ULTRAs will eventually replace desiccants simply because of all the next-generation benefits.
ULTRA on tour!
🇩🇪 Fakuma, Germany - 15-19 October 2024
ULTRA will be on #Hall B3 Stand 3108 at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany on the 15-19 October 2024
🇻🇳 VietnamPlas, Vietnam - 16-19 October 2024
ULTRA will be on #Booth A032 at VietnamPlas in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on the 16-19 October 2024
🇲🇽 Expo Plásticos, Mexico - 05-07 November 2024
ULTRA will be on #Stand 1432 at Expo Plásticos in Guadalajara, Mexico on the 09-10 October 2024
🇹🇷 PlastEurasia, Turkey - 04-07 December 2024
ULTRA will be on #Hall 8 Booth 801-806 at PlastEurasia in Istanbul, Turkey on the 04-07 December 2024
🇺🇸 MD&M West, United States - 04-06 February 2025
ULTRA will be on #Booth 4134 at MD&M West in Anaheim, United States on the 04-06 February 2025
🇺🇸 PT XPO, United States - 18-20 March 2025
ULTRA will be on #Booth 921 at PT XPO in Rosemont, United States on the 18-20 March 2025
🇩🇪 K Show, Germany - 08-15 October 2025
ULTRA will be on #Hall 10 Stand C41 at K Show in Dusseldorf, Germany on the 08-15 October 2025
