Manufacturing is arguably the single biggest industry there is, and as a result is a supplier to practically every other industry. Manufacturing is responsible for turning raw materials into finished products, supply consumer goods, industrial equipment, and everything in between, and steam has been a part of this industry dating back to the industrial revolution to due to its reliability and versatility.
The most common application for steam in the manufacturing industry is the provision of heat, for which there is no better medium than steam. Through the process of direct contact with steam, or through indirect methods like heat exchangers, any manufacturing process that needs heat to provide a finished can make use of steam in its process, along with the precision temperature control that it provides. This heat can be used to make materials more pliable, cause chemical reactions, or be a vital part of the manufacturing process in other direct ways.
As with many other industries, steam is also used for cleaning and sterilization. From keeping workspaces and tools clean, to providing sanitization to the machines on the assembly line, steam is critical to any applications with strict regulatory requirements when it comes to product cleanliness.
Steam also plays a role in moisture control and humidification. Steam can keep products and working conditions under ideal humidity to ensure quality results at every stage of the process, and also provides precision temperature control. Whether your process requires drying your product out completely, or introducing additional moisture to the process, steam remains the most reliable medium for achieving your desired results.
When it comes to the manufacturing industry, Clayton Industries is up to the task. Whatever your application, or your use of steam, Clayton’s mechanical steam separation, counterflow heat exchanger, and precise temperature control will assure you precise control over your steam supply, all without sacrificing product quality.