Continuous tunnel dryer for food products

Achieve precise moisture removal with adaptable drying technology, ensuring your products maintain quality and integrity during processing while optimizing energy consumption.

Precisely Dries and Conveys Various Products

The Tunneltrockner für Hordenwagen from HARTER drying solutions is a continuous tunnel dryer designed for precise drying of diverse materials, including food products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sludges. Operating in either continuous or semi-automatic modes, it utilizes a conveyor system to transport rack carts through its tunnel, optimizing drying with temperature adjustment specific to each product’s needs. This equipment supports a wide range of applications, from drying granola to pharmaceutical tablets and industrial sludge, making it versatile for various industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and waste management. With the flexibility to adjust drying temperatures and times, it ensures gentle, yet effective moisture removal while maintaining energy efficiency. Customizable to fit standard Europallet sizes or other specific requirements, the tunnel dryer provides operational flexibility and efficient integration into existing production lines. Constructed to comply with industry standards, it ensures durability and ease of maintenance, facilitating reliable continuous operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by enabling continuous and consistent drying across diverse applications.
  • Customizable rack sizes optimize space usage and throughput in any facility.
  • Energy-efficient operation minimizes operational costs with precise temperature controls.
  • Maintains product integrity with gentle drying tailored to specific material needs.
  • Easily integrates into existing lines with flexible design options and automation capabilities.

General


Applications
Animal feed,Medical devices,Surfaces,Industrial sludge,Sewage sludge,Pharmaceutical products,Food products,Packaging materials,Medicinal cannabis
End products
Medical stents,Plastic wrappers,Pharmaceutical tablets,Cbd oil,Fertilizer,Jerky,Biofuel pellets,Granola,Painted automotive parts,Pet biscuits
Steps before
Sorting,Loading onto Hordenwagen,Pre-conditioning
Steps after
Cooling,Packaging,Quality Control
Input ingredients
Oberflächen,Lebensmittel,Tierfutter,Pharma,Medizintechnik,Medizinalcannabis,Verpackungen,Industrieschlamm,Klärschlamm
Output ingredients
getrocknete Oberflächen,getrocknete Lebensmittel,getrocknetes Tierfutter,getrocknete pharmazeutische Produkte,getrocknete Medizintechnik,getrocknetes Medizinalcannabis,getrocknete Verpackungen,getrockneter Industrieschlamm,getrockneter Klärschlamm
Market info
HARTER Drying Solutions is known for its expertise in energy-efficient drying technology, particularly using heat pump-based systems. They provide customized drying solutions for various industrial applications, focusing on energy savings and improved product quality.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Manual / Automatic
Batch vs. continuous
Continuous operation
Drying temperature
Low temperatures
Capacity
Size based on Europaletten
Feeder type
Basket or tray in hordes wagon
Flexibility
Product-specific temperature and time adjustments
Hordes wagon size
Customizable to production needs
Conveyor system
Product-specific speed adjustment

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / Semi-automatic
Product handling
Layered in baskets or trays
Flexibility
Adaptable to different products
Temperature adaptability
Low temperature drying
Production flexibility
Customizable wagon size

Material Compatibility


Temperature sensitivity
Low-temperature drying
Humidity tolerance
Adjustable for different products
Non-reactive materials
Compatible with pharmaceuticals

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Custom size
Accommodates multiple trolley sizes
Basket size
Configured to fit Euro-pallet dimensions or custom sizes
Discharge method
Manual or automatic trolley exit
Trolley size
Various sizes
Adjustable by production needs and Euro-pallet standard
Layer quantity in trolley
Determined by user specification or calculated production needs
Control panel type
PLC-controlled system

Custom Options


Flexible plant technology
Temperature and drying times can be product-specifically adjusted
Size of trolley
Adjustable based on European pallet standards or customized to existing trolleys
Operation mode
Manual or automatic trolley feed into the drying tunnel
Complete drying plant offer
Includes tailor-made trolleys