Droogstandpauze

Droogstandpauze is a Dutch term used in technical and industrial contexts to describe a deliberate pause in a process during which equipment remains in a dry, non-operating state. The term combines droog (dry), stand (standstill), and pauze (pause), reflecting its focus on maintaining dryness during downtime rather than during active operation.

In practice, een droogstandpauze is employed to prevent moisture-related problems such as condensation, rust, biological growth, or residue buildup when equipment is temporarily unavailable or awaiting a changeover. It is commonly referenced in manufacturing, process industries, and machine maintenance, including settings like printing presses, textile machinery, and chemical processing lines. The approach is typically applied during planned shutdowns, cleaning cycles, maintenance intervals, or seasonal pauses.

Implementation of a droogstandpauze often involves strategies to minimize humidity and moisture exposure. This may include purging lines and enclosures with dry air or inert gas, sealing access points, using desiccants, and ensuring the machine is in a controlled safe state. Some systems may maintain limited power or interlocks to preserve calibration or prevent unwanted moisture inflow while remaining idle.

Advantages of a droogstandpauze include reduced risk of corrosion, contamination, and moisture-related degradation during downtime, as well as smoother resets when production resumes. Limitations include the need for appropriate infrastructure to sustain a dry environment, potential added downtime for purging, and variability in how different industries implement the practice. The term is most common in Dutch-language technical literature and may not be universally standardized across sectors.