The Challenge of Traditional Incense Making: Depending on the Sun, Wind, and Clouds
The craft of incense making is a distinctive spiritual and cultural feature of Vietnam, demanding meticulous care and patience. However, behind the fragrant incense sticks lies the hardship of the artisans, especially during the drying stage—a critical step that determines the product's quality and value. The traditional method of sun-drying constantly puts production facilities in a passive position, facing numerous risks.
4 Major Worries of Manual Incense Drying Methods
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Weather Dependent
Production stalls, with high risks of mold and damage during rain or high humidity, making it impossible to meet deadlines.
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Poor Quality
Unevenly dried incense is prone to cracking, warping, and, most importantly, losing its characteristic herbal fragrance.
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High Costs
Using resistance heaters as a "quick fix" results in enormous electricity costs, eroding profits.
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Time-Consuming
The manual drying process takes several days, severely impacting productivity and business efficiency.
A "Revolution" in Incense Drying: Daxwell Heat Pump Technology
To comprehensively solve these problems, DeAir introduces a high-tech solution - the Daxwell Heat Pump Dryer. This technology operates on a smart closed-loop cycle: the machine separates moisture from the air inside the drying chamber, then utilizes the very heat generated during condensation to reheat the dry air and recirculate it. This process not only provides outstanding energy savings but also delivers perfect drying quality.
- Incense dries evenly from the inside out, preserving its color and, most importantly, its pure herbal fragrance.
- Allows for 24/7 production, regardless of weather conditions.
- Reduces drying time from days to just a few hours, increasing productivity manifold.
- The closed-loop process ensures hygiene, creating a truly "clean" incense product.
Finished incense sticks are evenly dried, retaining their full fragrance and color after being dried with a Daxwell machine.
Learn more about this advanced technology on our Daxwell Heat-Pump Dryer product page.
The Optimal 12-Hour Incense Drying Process with a Daxwell Dryer
The quality of a batch of dried incense heavily depends on a precisely controlled temperature and humidity process. Based on practical experience, DeAir proposes an optimal 3-stage drying process that takes 12 hours:
Stage 1: Surface Setting (2-3 hours)
Set the temperature to 40-45°C. This stage allows the surface of the incense to dry slowly, shaping the stick and preventing cracks from thermal shock.
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Stage 2: Deep Dehumidification (8-9 hours)
Increase the temperature to 45-50°C. The Daxwell dryer operates continuously to draw moisture from the core of the incense, ensuring it is completely dry from the inside out.
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Stage 3: Scent Curing & Stabilization (1 hour)
Maintain the temperature at 50°C while gradually reducing humidity. This stage helps the incense achieve perfect dryness, stabilizes the fragrance, and makes it ready for immediate packaging.
Real-World Efficiency Comparison: Traditional Drying vs. Daxwell Heat Pump
The numbers don't lie. Here is a comparison based on actual operational data:
Criteria |
Traditional Drying |
Daxwell Heat Pump Drying |
Drying Time |
2-3 days (≈72 hours) |
12 hours (6 times faster) |
Quality Consistency |
Low (≈50%) |
High (≈95%) |
Energy Cost |
Very high (with resistance heating) |
Low (Saves >60%) |
Weather Dependency |
Total |
None |
Case Study: Operating Parameters at a Clean Incense Workshop
Here are the parameters from an actual batch of incense dried using a Daxwell dryer, demonstrating the solution's outstanding efficiency:
A Daxwell drying room installed by DeAir at a client's production workshop.
Operating Temperature
45-50°C
This effective drying solution has also been successfully applied by DeAir for many other products, such as drying soursop tea or drying rattan and bamboo products.
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