torktider

Torktider is the Swedish term for drying times, the period required for a material or product to reach a defined state of dryness after processing. The precise meaning depends on context and can refer to time to touch-dry, to dry through, or to full cure when setting and developing properties.

In practice torktider are used across many industries. In paints and coatings, the torktid indicates when the coating can be handled or recoated, and when it reaches its handling dryness. In wood finishing and furniture production, torktider relate to surface dryness and moisture content reduction before subsequent steps. In concrete and plaster work, torktider correspond to initial set, curing periods and times before applying load. In food processing, torktider describe dehydration steps to reduce moisture content to safe levels. In textile finishing, drying times determine fabric readiness after dyeing or printing.

Factors influencing torktider include ambient temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, coating thickness, substrate moisture, and chemical composition of the material or solvent. More volatile formulations dry faster; thicker layers take longer.

Measurement and control: manufacturers publish data sheets with recommended drying times and conditions. In practice, actual drying times vary with environment; operators adjust based on testing, such as touch-dry tests or moisture measurements. Proper torktid management affects product quality, handling safety, and production throughput.