Strayfield Highlights High-Capacity 125 kW RF Textile Dryer at ITM 2026
Strayfield, a pioneer in Radio Frequency (RF) drying technology, will highlight its high capacity textile drying solutions at ITM 2026, led by its 125 kW RF textile dryer capable of delivering up to 8 tonnes per day of cotton yarn in a single-zone system.
Designed to enhance productivity, energy efficiency, and process control, Strayfield’s RF technology enables textile manufacturers to achieve superior moisture uniformity, reduced processing times, and consistent product quality across a wide range of yarn formats.
With over 50 years of RF engineering expertise and more than 4,000 installations worldwide, Strayfield has built a strong global presence across five continents, serving textile manufacturers processing materials such as cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, viscose, silk, acrylics, and technical fibres.
Improved Product Consistency and Reduced Processing Times
At the exhibition, Strayfield will present its RF drying technology, which delivers highly uniform moisture control across a wide range of yarn in bobbin formats, including hanks, wool bumps, and wet linen spools. RF drying heats the material volumetrically, enabling true moisture uniformity and ensuring consistent drying without fibre damage, shrinkage, or uneven moisture profiles. Compared to conventional drying technologies, including pressure dryers, RF systems offer improved process efficiency, better product consistency, and reduced processing time.
Strayfield will also introduce its new compact 40 kW RF dryer, designed to offer the same performance and process advantages of larger systems in a more space-efficient configuration. The new model is particularly suited for textile manufacturers seeking flexible, energy-efficient drying solutions for smaller production volumes or limited factory footprints.
Strayfield Has A Strong Installation Infrastructure in Türkiye and Central Asia
Strayfield has a strong installation base across Türkiye and Central Asia, with numerous successful installations and long-standing customer relationships. Its 125 kW RF dryer, in particular, has been widely adopted in the region, capable of processing up to 8 tonnes per day of cotton yarn in a single-zone configuration. This level of productivity is typically achieved by competitor systems only through double-zone machines of lower capacities, highlighting the efficiency advantage of Strayfield’s technology.
Strayfield’s RF drying systems support flexible textile production, allowing different yarn counts, blends, and package formats to be processed efficiently within a continuous conveyorised system, reducing operational costs while maintaining consistent quality.
As textile manufacturers increasingly focus on productivity, sustainability, and consistent quality, Strayfield views ITM 2026 as an important global platform for innovation and collaboration within the textile machinery sector.
