Kaolin, bentonite and other minerals dryers are a key area of application for control systems OPTIPA. OPTIPA was sucessufully implemented in both belt dryers and rotary (cylindrical) dryers.

Main functions of the control system OPTIPA are measurement and control of moisture in dried material and optimization of dryer machine.


The control system OPTIPA brings to manufacturers significant benefits such as:

• reduction of specific consumption of natural gas by 5 - 25 % *

• reduction of electricity consumption by 1 - 10 % *

• production increase (without need for additional raw materials and energy) of about 1 - 3 % *

• maximization of moisture content at upper limit demanded by end customer

• output kaolin moisture control within ± 0,5 % moisture

• better information about production process

• significant reduction of critical events

Return on investment of system OPTIPA is maximum 3 years.

* depends on system configuration and conditions