Counterflow dryer for pet food and fish feed

Optimize moisture control and enhance feed quality with efficient drying, crucial for maintaining the nutritional value of pet and aquaculture feed products.

Dries and Cools Feed Pellets Efficiently

Ottevanger Milling Engineers offers the VD series counterflow pellet dryers, tailored for pet food and aquaculture feed production. These dryers utilize a counterflow air system to efficiently dry and cool feed pellets, enhancing moisture control and uniformity. The continuous operation design integrates seamlessly into your production line, accommodating various feed types like kibble, fish pellets, and shrimp feed. With a drying capacity ranging from 1.2 to 11.0 m², they are engineered for energy efficiency, reducing overall operational costs with precise motor control.

Available in models such as VD 14/14 and VD 28/38, the equipment supports custom configurations to fit specific plant needs. Built from corrosion-resistant materials, these machines are reliable for intensive use in processing environments. Compliance with industry standards ensures safe and optimal performance. Maintenance is streamlined with easy access points, and Ottevanger provides full engineering support for tailored solutions, ensuring these dryers meet your precise operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality through precise moisture control.
  • Lowers energy costs with optimized air circulation.
  • Integrates smoothly into existing production lines.
  • Facilitates versatility with customization options for diverse feed types.
  • Minimizes maintenance hassle with durable, corrosion-resistant construction.

General


Applications
Pet food,Fish feed,Compound feed,Aqua feed
End products
Kibble,Fish pellets,Poultry feed,Cattle feed,Cat food pellets,Shrimp feed pellets
Steps before
Pelleting,Extrusion,Grinding
Steps after
Cooling,Crumbling,Sieving,Coating
Input ingredients
pet food,fish feed
Output ingredients
dried pet food,dried fish feed
Market info
Ottevanger Milling Engineers is renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative milling equipment and complete production lines for the grain processing industry, including feed mills, flour mills, and biomass processing, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and customized solutions.

Technical Specifications


Drying area
2.0–11.0 m²
Weight
1200–5000 kg
Dryer type
Counterflow
Product beds
One to three
Depth of product beds
Variable
Operation
Continuous

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Counterflow
Integrated steps
Continuous feeding and discharging
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled

Product type Characteristics


Product Compatibility
Pet food / Fish feed

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies by model
Drying area
2.0–11.0 m²
Weight
1200–5000 kg
Discharge method
Swivel valve
Number of product beds
One to three

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA
Discharge method
Swivel valve discharger
Drying integration
Counterflow system
Layer configuration
One,two,or three product beds
Product feed method
Continuously through inlet valve