Basalt Uzbekistan, based in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan, is the leading manufacturer of basalt fiber and composite materials in Central Asia. Their state-of-the-art facilities enable complete control over the production process, ensuring top-notch quality from raw material extraction to the final product.
The basalt fiber industry faces several challenges, including lengthy and uneven drying processes, which may affect the product quality, logistics and the operational efficiency. Traditional dryers often result in inconsistent drying, poor quality and long production times, making it difficult to meet increasing market demands.
Before implementing Stalam’s RF solution, Basalt Uzbekistan, too, faced challenges with slow and uneven drying using traditional dryers based on hot air circulation. They needed a more efficient, reliable, and quality-preserving drying process to improve overall productivity and profitability.
Stalam’s RF technology offers a cutting-edge solution for industrial drying, utilizing radio frequency waves to achieve uniform and rapid moisture removal. This technology ensures high-quality drying, reduces processing times and increases overall production efficiency.
In early 2023, Basalt Uzbekistan’s R&D department carried out drying tests with Stalam’s RF equipment, focusing on basalt fiber rovings as a finished product. Following successful test results, the company decided to integrate a multi-module RF dryer into their production line, initially operating for an 8-hour shift and producing dried fiber in just 2.5 hours.
Main Benefits Experienced:
- Improved Efficiency: the RF dryer significantly reduced drying times from over 100 hours to just 6-7 hours to process 5 tons of basalt fiber rovings;
- Consistent Quality: the RF technology ensures even drying across all layers of the basalt fiber rovings, preserving at the same time the shape of the rovings and the integrity of the fibers;
- Increased Capacity: the current operation handles 17 tons/day, with potential to grow to 20 tons/day, hugely outperforming traditional drying methods;
- Operational Flextibility: the working parameters of the RF dryer can be easily set through the PLC to dry either direct rovings or assembled rovings;
- Specific Results: Basalt Uzbekistan now enjoys a streamlined production process, getting higher volumes of uniformly dried basalt fiber in a fraction of the time. This efficiency not only meets but exceeds industry standards, positioning Basalt Uzbekistan as a competitive leader in the market.
“Using Stalam’s RF dryer, we have transformed our production efficiency and quality. The time and consistency improvements are remarkable compared to our traditional methods.” – Mr. Tohir Mamadaminov, General Director, Basalt Holding LLC
The RF drying technology has proven to be a game-changer for Basalt Uzbekistan, addressing critical challenges and enhancing both efficiency and quality in basalt fiber production. This case exemplifies the potential of Stalam’s advanced RF solutions in industrial drying applications.
