Belt dryers for gelatin processing
Efficiently transform liquid gelatin into high-quality solids with precise moisture control and gentle thermal treatments, ensuring optimal product consistency and meeting stringent quality standards in your production line.
Dries and Processes Gelatin for Production
The industrial belt dryer from TEMA Process is engineered for the precise drying of gelatin, catering to food and pharmaceutical producers. It uses segmented drying zones with adjustable air volumes, temperature, and humidity for optimal thermal efficiency. Ideal for gelatin sheets, gummy bears, and capsule production, this dryer integrates seamlessly into continuous, automated production lines. With a capacity to handle large volumes, it minimizes energy consumption via hot water or heat pump systems. Constructed with hygienic stainless steel for easy cleaning, it also includes metal detection systems and dehumidification with a salt solution. The equipment meets rigorous GMP standards and offers customizable configurations to suit specific production needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency and quality with precise moisture control.
- Reduces energy costs through efficient hot water and heat pump systems.
- Ensures high safety standards with integrated metal detection systems.
- Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with hygienic stainless steel construction.
- Customizable to meet specific production requirements, increasing operational flexibility.
- Applications
- Adhesive tapes,Hard and soft capsules,Gelatin,Marshmallows,Pudding,Encapsulation of vitamins,Pâté,Coating of tablets,Yoghurt,Candy bars,Matches,Sausages,Bank notes
- End products
- Sausage casings,Gummy bears,Yogurt gel packs,Medical adhesive tapes,Safety match head adhesives,Vitamin soft gels,Gel capsules,Pâté jelly layers,Enteric-coated tablets,Gelatin sheets,Anti-counterfeit banknote films,Gelatin dessert packs
- Steps before
- Extrusion,Chilling,Gelling,Forming Gelatin Noodles
- Steps after
- Milling,Grinding,Blending,Metal Detection
- Input ingredients
- gelatin concentrate,moist gelatin,pumpable liquid gelatin
- Output ingredients
- dry gelatin powder,gelatin noodles,solid gel,dried gelatin,coarse gelatin,fine gelatin powder
- Market info
- TEMA Process is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial drying solutions, specifically fluid bed dryers and coolers, powder processing equipment, and waste material recycling technologies, recognized for efficiency and innovative technologies across various industries.
- Moisture Content
- 10–12%
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Airflow control
- Continuous
- Heating Media
- Hot Water / Heat Pump
- Temperature Control
- Low Temperature
- Residence Time
- Long
- Metal Detection
- Free-fall
- Dehumidification
- Salt Solution
- Drying Zones
- Multiple
- Cooling Medium
- Glycol
- Humidity Control
- Salt Solution
- Grinder Type
- Fine Grinder
- Noodle Forming
- Extruder
- Air Temperature Range
- -20 to +40°C
- Working mechanism
- Perforated belt dryer
- Integrated steps
- Drying,dehumidifying,milling
- Automation level
- PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- Manual cleaning
- Cleaning method
- Hygienic design,water cleaned
- Energy efficiency
- Minimized through heat recovery systems
- Changeover time
- N/A
- Cleanability
- Hygienic design,easily cleaned with water
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel
- Density/particle size
- Uniform drying for various particle sizes
- Machine footprint
- Varies depending on configuration
- Belt type
- Perforated plate belt
- Belt width
- Full width belt for even distribution
- Belt segments
- Multiple drying zones
- Construction
- Stainless steel hygienic design
- Discharge method
- Vibrating chute
- Segmented design
- Drying zones with air controls
- Cooling integration
- Inline cooling after drying
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI / SCADA
- Heating system type
- Hot water / Steam / Electric heat pump
- Belt type
- Perforated
- Airflow control system
- Adjustable air volumes
- Heating coil configuration
- Zone-specific coils
- Drying zone setup
- Multiple zones
- Energy recovery system
- Available