Fluid bed lab dryer for small seed lots

Efficiently dry and condition small seed lots with precise temperature control, ensuring optimal seed quality in research and development environments.

Dries and Conditions Small Seed Lots

The FBL Fluid Bed Lab Dryer from Hoopman Equipment & Engineering is designed for precision drying of small seed lots within seed coating laboratories and agricultural research facilities. Utilizing the fluid bed principle, this compact dryer efficiently manages seeds’ moisture content by employing a temperature-controlled integrated heating system. Capable of handling batches from 0.2 to 8 liters, it supports versatility in drying operations with interchangeable material cylinders. The frequency-controlled fan ensures low noise operation, enhancing user experience in laboratory environments. The mobile design, mounted on swivel wheels, adds flexibility, allowing drying operations at various locations within a facility. Additionally, the FBL is energy-efficient, with its innovative airflow system reducing overall energy consumption. The equipment is easily integrated into existing lab infrastructures with standard 400V connections and meets the varied needs of processing vegetable, flower, herb, and grain seeds, catered to producing coated, pelleted, and primed seeds.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity by allowing quick swaps of material cylinders for continuous operation.
  • Minimizes noise disturbance in lab environments with its low-noise design.
  • Offers flexibility in drying locations due to its mobile configuration.
  • Reduces energy usage with its efficient temperature-controlled heating and airflow system.
  • Supports a wide range of seed processing needs, from drying to conditioning, across various seed types.

General


Applications
Agricultural products,Seed coating,Seed pelleting,Seeds
End products
Grass seeds,Pelleted seeds,Vegetable seeds,Grain seeds,Flower seeds,Herb seeds,Primed seeds,Coated seeds,Small seed lots
Steps before
Seed Coating,Seed Pelleting,Sizing,Calibration
Steps after
Conditioning,Sorting,Coating,Pelleting
Input ingredients
small seed lots,seeds,200gr seed lots,2 litres seed lots,8 litres seed lots
Output ingredients
dried seeds,dried seed lots,0.2 to 8 litres dried seed lots
Market info

Technical Specifications


Drying Capacity
0.2 to 8 litres
Material Cylinder Capacity
6-8 litres of seed
Optional Cylinder Capacity
200 grams to 2 litres
Power Supply
400V standard connection
Noise Level
Low noise design
Heating System
Integrated electrical heating system
Mobility
Mounted on 4 swivel wheels
Temperature Control
Temperature-controlled system
Fan Control
Frequency controlled

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fluid bed drying
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Changeover time
Quick-change material cylinder
Noise Level
Low
Temperature control
Integrated
Automation level
Some manual intervention
User-friendliness
High

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Seeds
Cleanability
Easy to change and clean material cylinder
Density/particle size
0.2 to 8 litres


CE marking
Expected
GMP Compliance
Potentially applicable
ATEX certification
If explosive environments are considered
FDA compliance
For food/seed related applications

Physical Characteristics


Material cylinder capacity
0.2 to 8 liters
Discharge method
Pull-out material cylinder
Standard connection
400V
Mobility
Mounted on 4 swivel wheels
Noise level
Low noise

Custom Options


Material cylinder options
0.2 to 8 litres / Optional smaller cylinder for 0.2 to 2 litres
Noise reduction design
Low noise,frequency controlled fan
Mobility
Mounted on 4 swivel wheels