Downdraft conveyor dryer for industrial drying applications

Achieve consistent drying with reduced energy consumption using this advanced conveyor dryer, ideal for processing diverse materials such as biomass, wood, and agricultural residues.

Dries and Cools Biomass and Industrial Materials

The Beltomatic Advanced Downdraft Conveyor Dryer from Forest Concepts offers an efficient solution for biomass processors, food processing companies, and renewable energy facilities. This conveyor belt dryer stands out with its intelligent controls and low-temperature operation, reducing energy use and capital expenses. The system features a PLC touchscreen interface, both onboard and remote, facilitating precise control over temperature, airflow, and belt speed, thus ensuring uniform drying of materials such as wood chips, sawdust pellets, and agricultural residues.

Operating with a heat capacity of 650,000 BTU/hr, the dryer achieves throughput of up to 400 pounds per hour. It integrates smoothly into processing lines with continuous, automated operations ideal for pre-processing, processing, and final conditioning stages. Utilizing propane as its energy source, it ensures high-efficiency drying with reduced operational costs. The equipment’s flexibility allows for customization to meet specific project needs, and its robust construction supports diverse applications from biochar production to agricultural mulch preparation. Additionally, its design accommodates easy integration into existing systems, supporting long-term productivity and reliability.

Benefits

  • Lowers energy consumption and operational costs with optimized downdraft technology.
  • Ensures consistent product quality through precise temperature and airflow control.
  • Enhances process efficiency with a high throughput of up to 400 pounds per hour.
  • Simplifies operations and reduces labor with intuitive PLC touchscreen interface.
  • Customizable configuration adapts to varied project requirements for diverse material processing.

General


Applications
Agricultural residues,Industrial materials,Wood products,Bioenergy feedstocks,Biomass
End products
Bagasse fibers,Wood chips,Switchgrass pellets,Pine bark mulch,Sawdust pellets,Grass feed pellets,Rice husk granules,Biochar pellets,Sugarcane mulch,Alfalfa pellets,Corn stover briquettes,Agricultural residue mulch
Steps before
Crumbler Rotary Shearing,Material Preparation
Steps after
Processing,Supersack Filling,Dry Storage
Input ingredients
wet biomass,material for drying
Output ingredients
dried material,dry biomass,material ready for processing,material for supersack filling
Market info
Forest Concepts is known for designing and manufacturing innovative biomass processing equipment, specializing in engineered-to-order systems for efficiently handling and converting biomass into valuable products, earning a reputation for quality and innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Technical Specifications


Heat Capacity
650,000 btu/hr
Fuel Type
Propane
Max Fuel Flow
8.25 gph
Electrical Requirement
460v,3ph,50 amp service
Blower Speed
Up to 3.5 m/s
Belt Speed
<2 minutes to >1 hour
Capacity
400 pounds of material per hour
Control System
Intelligent Controls PLC Touchscreen Interface
Remote Control Capability
Via an app

Operating Characteristics


Drying capacity
400 pounds per hour
Temperature control
Yes
Airflow control
Yes
Automation level
PLC touchscreen interface
Remote access
Via app
Fuel type
Propane
Heat capacity
650,000 btu/hr
Electrical requirements
460v,3ph,50 amp
Blower speed
Up to 3.5 m/s
Belt speed
,lt
2 minutes to,gt
1 hour

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Modular
Conveyor Belt Speed
<2 minutes to >1 hour
Cooling System
Integrated
Intelligent Controls
PLC touchscreen interface
Airflow Path
Downdraft
Control Interface
Touchscreen and App Control
Capacity
400 lbs/hr
Heat Capacity
650,000 btu/hr
Fuel Type
Propane
Electrical Requirements
460v,3ph,50 amp
Blower Speed
Up to 3.5 m/s

Custom Options


Control panel
PLC with Touchscreen Interface
Integration possibilities
Remote access via app
Airflow path configuration
Adjustable to project needs
Temperature control
Configurable
Belt speed
Configurable <2 min to >1 hr