Reliable, high efficiency desiccant dehumidification systems
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.
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.
A system to fit your dehumidification needs
Kathabar designs and manufactures liquid and dry desiccant systems for dehumidification and energy recovery.
Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification
Most efficient above 7,000 CFM and when cool or cold dry air is desired
Dry Desiccant Dehumidification
Most cost effective for small CFMs and when less cooling is required
Energy Recovery Systems
Air and water waste energy used for heat recovery
System Operation Highly reliable Kathabar dehumidification systems deliver precise humidity control by removing moisture while improving sanitation and energy efficiency.
The Kathabar Advantage • Elimination of airborne microorganisms • Energy savings • Industrial grade construction • Long service life • Simple operation & maintenance • Low cost to own & operate
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 75 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 startup—with 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.
673 Ontario Street Buffalo, NY 14207
1-888-9KATHABAR [email protected] / www.kathabar.com
KATHABAR Europe
• Capsule Forming & Drying • Sterile Filling
• Pan Coating • Spray and Powder Drying
• Parenteral Manufacturing • Tablet Compression
Markets & Applications
• Yeast Rooms • Kegging & Storage Areas
• Fermentation • Aging Cellars
• Fertilizer Mixing • Plastic Resin Grinding • Storage
• Nylon Spinning • Hygroscopic Powders Handling
• Product Drying • Processing • Freezing
• Packaging • Dehydration • Injection Molding • Blow Molding • PET Plastics Forming
• Sausage Drying • Slicing & Cutting Rooms
• Freezers • Loading Docks
• Air Chilling
• Condensation Control
• Warehouses • Freezers • Loading Docks
• Clean Rooms • Processing
• Surgery Rooms • Intensive Care Units
• Recovery Rooms • Critical Care Units
• Water Filtration • Pumping Stations
• Pipe Galleries • Chemical Storage • Backup Drying • Prime Coat Drying • Final Drying
• Blast Furnaces • Coil Cooling
• Safety Glass Film • Emulsions • Film & Paper Processing
• Libraries • Museums & Archives
• Laboratories • Computer Rooms
• Auditoriums • Commercial Buildings
• Spray Drying
• Cheese Forming
• Sterile Filling
• Packaging
• Storage
• Cooling Tunnels
• Storage
• Cocoa Grinding
• Conveying
• Packaging
• Pan Coating
• Bin Conditioning
• Transport Purge
• Granulation
• Conveying • Product Cooling & Storage
• Packaging • Drying
• Enrobing
• Windshield Laminating • Storm Window Manufacturing
• Hygienic Drying • Hard & Soft Shell Capsules
• Circuit Board Manufacturing • Chip Manufacturing
Dairy Allows for heat sensitive drying, controls bacteria, and prevents condensation on cold product surfaces
Meat, Sausage & Poultry Energy savings, control over mold & bacteria, allows for flexible drying cycle, handles multiple drying rooms, and improves cutting room & washdown room recovery times
Cereal Improves drying, eliminates agglomeration, and allows for continuous production
Candy & Sugar Controls humidity in the manufacturing process for improved product quality, sanitation, and shelf life; ensures product flow; and conditions sugar
Baking & Snack Foods Frost-free cooling with humidity control and elimination of airborne microorganisms
Vegetables Makes for easier conveying and improves product quality
Brewing Provides frost-free operation below 32°F with bacteria free air, reduced maintenance costs, and precise humidity control; prevents mold growth; and allows floors to dry quickly
Pharmaceuticals — Hard & Soft Gelatin Capsules Provides control over temperature, humidity, and bacteria; refrigeration savings
Semiconductors & Microelectronics 35-40% rooms or lower RH; provides clean, sterile air; condensation & humidity control; and eliminates special low temperature refrigeration systems
Biotechnology Provides condensation control and cold, dry sterile air
Cold Storage Energy savings, longer storage life, reduces fog & ice, and improves safety & refrigeration operation
Hospitals Enables surgeries at 55°F with humidity control, improves air quality, and provides bacteria control & energy recovery
Chemicals Provides dry air without refrigeration, efficient processing & packaging, and prevents product agglomeration
Water Treatment Plants Prevents condensation, stops rusting & deterioration; extends life of steel pipes, controls and valves; eliminates the need to insulate pipes
Gelatin Heat sensitive product drying which eliminates the need for refrigeration of dryer air
Steel Improves blast furnace operation, eliminates corrosion of newly annealed coils during coil cooling, also eliminates refrigeration for these applications
Film & Glass Provides low dew point air with precise dew point control and clean room conditions
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
Plastics Prevents condensation on molds, decreases cycle time, improves part quality & production rate, and increases the life of molding equipment
• Conveying • Product Cooling
• Packaging • Coating
Markets & Applications Markets & Applications
Other markets & applications: • Advanced HVAC • Paint Ball Manufacturing • Ice Rinks • Seafood Processing • Supermarkets • Seed Storage • Spiral Freezers • Cargo Protection • Lipstick Mold Cooling • Bath Oil Capsules • Hotels
Batteries Allows for large scale production with a low humidity environment and clean room condi-tions for extended battery life and improved product quality
• Stacking & Staging • Degassing
• Roll Drying • Injection Rooms
• Electrode Coating
• Cell Assembly
Green Buildings Provides energy savings, humidity control, and germfree air
• Capsule Forming & Drying • Sterile Filling
• Pan Coating • Spray and Powder Drying
• Parenteral Manufacturing • Tablet Compression
Markets & Applications
• Yeast Rooms • Kegging & Storage Areas
• Fermentation • Aging Cellars
• Fertilizer Mixing • Plastic Resin Grinding • Storage
• Nylon Spinning • Hygroscopic Powders Handling
• Product Drying • Processing • Freezing
• Packaging • Dehydration • Injection Molding • Blow Molding • PET Plastics Forming
• Sausage Drying • Slicing & Cutting Rooms
• Freezers • Loading Docks
• Air Chilling
• Condensation Control
• Warehouses • Freezers • Loading Docks
• Clean Rooms • Processing
• Surgery Rooms • Intensive Care Units
• Recovery Rooms • Critical Care Units
• Water Filtration • Pumping Stations
• Pipe Galleries • Chemical Storage • Backup Drying • Prime Coat Drying • Final Drying
• Blast Furnaces • Coil Cooling
• Safety Glass Film • Emulsions • Film & Paper Processing
• Libraries • Museums & Archives
• Laboratories • Computer Rooms
• Auditoriums • Commercial Buildings
• Spray Drying
• Cheese Forming
• Sterile Filling
• Packaging
• Storage
• Cooling Tunnels
• Storage
• Cocoa Grinding
• Conveying
• Packaging
• Pan Coating
• Bin Conditioning
• Transport Purge
• Granulation
• Conveying • Product Cooling & Storage
• Packaging • Drying
• Enrobing
• Windshield Laminating • Storm Window Manufacturing
• Hygienic Drying • Hard & Soft Shell Capsules
• Circuit Board Manufacturing • Chip Manufacturing
Dairy Allows for heat sensitive drying, controls bacteria, and prevents condensation on cold product surfaces
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
Cereal Improves drying, eliminates agglomeration, and allows for continuous production
Candy & Sugar Controls humidity in the manufacturing process for improved product quality, sanitation, and shelf life; ensures product flow; and conditions sugar
Baking & Snack Foods Frost-free cooling with humidity control and elimination of airborne microorganisms
Vegetables Makes for easier conveying and improves product quality
Brewing Provides frost-free operation below 32°F with bacteria-free air, reduced maintenance costs, and precise humidity control; prevents mold growth; and allows floors to dry quickly
Pharmaceuticals — Hard & Soft Gelatin Capsules Provides control over temperature, humidity, and bacteria; refrigeration savings
Semiconductors & Microelectronics 35-40% rooms or lower RH; provides clean, sterile air; condensation & humidity control; and eliminates special low temperature refrigeration systems
Biotechnology Provides condensation control and cold, dry sterile air
Cold Storage Energy savings, longer storage life, reduces fog & ice, and improves safety & refrigeration operation
Hospitals Enables surgeries at 55°F with humidity control, improves air quality, and provides bacteria control & energy recovery
Chemicals Provides dry air without refrigeration, efficient processing & packaging, and prevents product agglomeration
Water Treatment Plants Prevents condensation, stops rusting & deterioration; extends life of steel pipes, controls and valves; eliminates the need to insulate pipes
Gelatin Heat sensitive product drying which eliminates the need for refrigeration of dryer air
Steel Improves blast furnace operation, eliminates corrosion of newly annealed coils during coil cooling, also eliminates refrigeration for these applications
Film & Glass Provides low dew point air with precise dew point control and clean room conditions
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
Plastics Prevents condensation on molds, decreases cycle time, improves part quality & production rate, and increases the life of molding equipment
• Conveying • Product Cooling
• Packaging • Coating
Markets & Applications Markets & Applications
Other markets & applications: • Advanced HVAC • Paint Ball Manufacturing • Ice Rinks • Seafood Processing • Supermarkets • Seed Storage • Spiral Freezers • Cargo Protection • Lipstick Mold Cooling • Bath Oil Capsules • Hotels
Batteries Allows for large scale production with a low humidity environment and clean room conditions for extended battery life and improved product quality
• Stacking & Staging • Degassing
• Roll Drying • Injection Rooms
• Electrode Coating
• Cell Assembly
Green Buildings Provides energy savings, humidity control, and germ-free air
• Capsule Forming & Drying • Sterile Filling
• Pan Coating • Spray and Powder Drying
• Parenteral Manufacturing • Tablet Compression
Markets & Applications
• Yeast Rooms • Kegging & Storage Areas
• Fermentation • Aging Cellars
• Fertilizer Mixing • Plastic Resin Grinding • Storage
• Nylon Spinning • Hygroscopic Powders Handling
• Product Drying • Processing • Freezing
• Packaging • Dehydration • Injection Molding • Blow Molding • PET Plastics Forming
• Sausage Drying • Slicing & Cutting Rooms
• Freezers • Loading Docks
• Air Chilling
• Condensation Control
• Warehouses • Freezers • Loading Docks
• Clean Rooms • Processing
• Surgery Rooms • Intensive Care Units
• Recovery Rooms • Critical Care Units
• Water Filtration • Pumping Stations
• Pipe Galleries • Chemical Storage • Backup Drying • Prime Coat Drying • Final Drying
• Blast Furnaces • Coil Cooling
• Safety Glass Film • Emulsions • Film & Paper Processing
• Libraries • Museums & Archives
• Laboratories • Computer Rooms
• Auditoriums • Commercial Buildings
• Spray Drying
• Cheese Forming
• Sterile Filling
• Packaging
• Storage
• Cooling Tunnels
• Storage
• Cocoa Grinding
• Conveying
• Packaging
• Pan Coating
• Bin Conditioning
• Transport Purge
• Granulation
• Conveying • Product Cooling & Storage
• Packaging • Drying
• Enrobing
• Windshield Laminating • Storm Window Manufacturing
• Hygienic Drying • Hard & Soft Shell Capsules
• Circuit Board Manufacturing • Chip Manufacturing
Dairy Allows for heat sensitive drying, controls bacteria, and prevents condensation on cold product surfaces
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
Cereal Improves drying, eliminates agglomeration, and allows for continuous production
Candy & Sugar Controls humidity in the manufacturing process for improved product quality, sanitation, and shelf life; ensures product flow; and conditions sugar
Baking & Snack Foods Frost-free cooling with humidity control and elimination of airborne microorganisms
Vegetables Makes for easier conveying and improves product quality
Brewing Provides frost-free operation below 32°F with bacteria-free air, reduced maintenance costs, and precise humidity control; prevents mold growth; and allows floors to dry quickly
Pharmaceuticals — Hard & Soft Gelatin Capsules Provides control over temperature, humidity, and bacteria; refrigeration savings
Semiconductors & Microelectronics 35-40% rooms or lower RH; provides clean, sterile air; condensation & humidity control; and eliminates special low temperature refrigeration systems
Biotechnology Provides condensation control and cold, dry sterile air
Cold Storage Energy savings, longer storage life, reduces fog & ice, and improves safety & refrigeration operation
Hospitals Enables surgeries at 55°F with humidity control, improves air quality, and provides bacteria control & energy recovery
Chemicals Provides dry air without refrigeration, efficient processing & packaging, and prevents product agglomeration
Water Treatment Plants Prevents condensation, stops rusting & deterioration; extends life of steel pipes, controls and valves; eliminates the need to insulate pipes
Gelatin Heat sensitive product drying which eliminates the need for refrigeration of dryer air
Steel Improves blast furnace operation, eliminates corrosion of newly annealed coils during coil cooling, also eliminates refrigeration for these applications
Film & Glass Provides low dew point air with precise dew point control and clean room conditions
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
Plastics Prevents condensation on molds, decreases cycle time, improves part quality & production rate, and increases the life of molding equipment
• Conveying • Product Cooling
• Packaging • Coating
Markets & Applications Markets & Applications
Other markets & applications: • Advanced HVAC • Paint Ball Manufacturing • Ice Rinks • Seafood Processing • Supermarkets • Seed Storage • Spiral Freezers • Cargo Protection • Lipstick Mold Cooling • Bath Oil Capsules • Hotels
Batteries Allows for large scale production with a low humidity environment and clean room conditions for extended battery life and improved product quality
• Stacking & Staging • Degassing
• Roll Drying • Injection Rooms
• Electrode Coating
• Cell Assembly
Green Buildings Provides energy savings, humidity control, and germ-free air
Reliable, high efficiency desiccant dehumidification systems
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.
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.
A system to fit your dehumidification needs
Kathabar designs and manufactures liquid and dry desiccant systems for dehumidification and energy recovery.
Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification
Most efficient above 7,000 CFM and when cool or cold dry air is desired
Dry Desiccant Dehumidification
Most cost effective for small CFMs and when less cooling is required
Energy Recovery Systems
Air and water waste energy used for heat recovery
System Operation Highly reliable Kathabar dehumidification systems deliver precise humidity control by removing moisture while improving sanitation and energy efficiency.
The Kathabar Advantage • Elimination of airborne microorganisms • Energy savings • Industrial grade construction • Long service life • Simple operation & maintenance • Low cost to own & operate
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 75 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 startup—with 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.
673 Ontario Street Buffalo, NY 14207
1-888-9KATHABAR [email protected] / www.kathabar.com
KATHABAR Europe
Reliable, high efficiency desiccant dehumidification systems
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.
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.
A system to fit your dehumidification needs
Kathabar designs and manufactures liquid and dry desiccant systems for dehumidification and energy recovery.
Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification
Most efficient above 7,000 CFM and when cool or cold dry air is desired
Dry Desiccant Dehumidification
Most cost effective for small CFMs and when less cooling is required
Energy Recovery Systems
Air and water waste energy used for heat recovery
System Operation Highly reliable Kathabar dehumidification systems deliver precise humidity control by removing moisture while improving sanitation and energy efficiency.
The Kathabar Advantage • Elimination of airborne microorganisms • Energy savings • Industrial grade construction • Long service life • Simple operation & maintenance • Low cost to own & operate
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 75 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 startup—with 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.
673 Ontario Street Buffalo, NY 14207
1-888-9KATHABAR [email protected] / www.kathabar.com
KATHABAR Europe