Binder Drying Ovens: Applications in Testing Smart Textile Products with Integrated Electronics
This test was performed at the Textile Research Institute Thuringia-Vogtland e.V. (TITV Greiz) based in Germany, in the state of Thuringia. This research institute focuses on research, development, testing, consulting, etc., to add value to textile products. TITV Greiz has used BINDER drying ovens to test textiles and surfaces.
The accredited TITV Greiz testing center provides comprehensive services in the field of product and material testing. A wide range of textile materials are tested according to ASTM, ISO, AATCC, DIN standards, and testing methods developed by TITV Greiz. The testing primarily generates artificial aging of materials, in which the drying process plays a major role.
Combination of textile products and electronic components
Today, the integration of the textile industry with non-textile sectors is gaining significant attention. Prominently among these is the convergence of textile products and electronics, creating entirely new application areas. Recent developments include integrating textile sensors and actuators, producing custom LED-illuminated textiles based on conductive woven structures, etc. TITV Greiz has partnered with specialists in microsystems, electronics, medicine, and automotive fields to research solutions for surface functionalization, microsystems technology, and flexible materials.
Drying process in smart textile product testing
For drying processes, TITV Greiz uses BINDER ED and FD series drying ovens. In these processes, the combined textile products are required to withstand specified temperatures for a precisely defined duration. For surface coatings, the drying process is carried out in the temperature range from 120 ° C to 150 ° C. Furthermore, the stringent requirement set by TITV Greiz is to ensure accurate temperatures so that test procedures can be performed under stable, reproducible conditions.
Why did TITV Greiz choose Binder drying ovens?
Binder drying ovens were selected by TITV Greiz because they offer numerous advantages during testing. Christina Stark, laboratory technician for BINDER drying ovens, stated: "Binder units are easy to operate and make routine procedures easier and more efficient." Notable advantages include:
- Fast heat-up times
- Drying technology with forced and natural convection
- Ensures homogeneous conditions throughout the entire drying chamber
- Wide temperature range with high accuracy
- Adjustable fan speed
- Class 2 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
BINDER drying ovens offer numerous solutions. Test conditions can be individually adjusted for specific materials and techniques to achieve precise test results, suitable for research and testing in the electronics, semiconductor, metal, plastics, and surface technology industries. TITV Greiz has been using BINDER drying ovens for several years and is extremely satisfied with the results.
- ED Avantgarde.Line natural convection drying ovens: ED 56, ED 115, ED 260, ED 720
- ED Classic.Line natural convection drying ovens: ED 23, ED 400
- ED-S Solid.Line affordable natural convection drying ovens: ED-S 56, ED-S 115
- FD Avantgarde.Line forced convection drying ovens: FD 56, FD 115, FD 260, FD 720
- FD Classic.Line forced convection drying ovens: FD 23
- FD-S Solid.Line affordable forced convection drying ovens: FD-S 56, FD-S 115
- FED Avantgarde.Line forced convection drying ovens with integrated timer: FED 56, FED 115, FED 260, FED 720
- Forced convection drying ovens with timer FED Classic.Line: FED 400
- FP Classic.Line advanced programmable forced convection drying ovens: FP 53, FP 115, FP 240, FP 400, FP 720
- M Classic.Line advanced programmable forced convection drying ovens: M 53, M 115, M 240, M 400, M 720
