Grain dryer with air circulation system

Enhance efficiency and product quality with our versatile grain dryer, designed to optimize moisture control for diverse agricultural and industrial materials, while enabling sustainable energy use and minimal environmental impact.

Dries and Conditions Bulk Agricultural and Industrial Materials

The Stationary Grain Drying System AgroDry® from STELA Laxhuber is designed for efficient drying of a variety of materials, including grains, timber products, and industrial materials. Utilizing a circulating air system, it combines automated drying with energy-saving active heat recovery, making it versatile for continuous operation across multiple industries. Its modular design allows for customization to specific operational capacities, from as low as 4.5 tons per hour upwards, suitable for products like maize and wheat. This system ensures uniform heat distribution through innovative air channel designs, which incorporate staggered roof ducts for effective air flow and moisture removal.

The AgroDry® system is adaptable to various energy sources, including biogas and biomass, providing a sustainable option for industrial operations. It’s engineered to comply with environmental standards on dust and noise emissions, with options for direct or indirect heating configurations. Additionally, the system’s integration capabilities include automated control systems for seamless operation within production lines. STELA offers extensive engineering support to tailor systems to specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance and integration into existing processes.

Benefits

  • Optimizes energy use, lowering operating costs by approximately 20%.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with homogenous drying results.
  • Offers flexibility with modular design to meet diverse throughput requirements.
  • Reduces emissions, aligning with environmental regulations.
  • Provides customization options for energy sources, enhancing sustainability.

General


Applications
Cement industry materials,Wheat,Pet food,Pellets,Food extrudates,Maize,Dried vegetables,Agricultural products,Renewable fuels,Cereals,Pulp and paper products,Recyclable materials,Timber industry products,Urban sewage sludge,Livestock feed
End products
Whole kernel corn,Wood pellets,Cattle feed,Recycled plastics,Chicken feed,Dried carrots,Cement clinker,High-quality cat food,Biodiesel,Recycled paper,Whole wheat flour,Extruded snack pellets,Fertilizer from sewage sludge,Cornflakes,Granola,High-quality dog food,Muesli base flakes,Ethanol,Dried peas
Steps before
Harvesting,Conveying,Storage preparation
Steps after
Cooling,Packaging,Transportation
Input ingredients
grain,cereals,maize,wheat,fibres,chips,OSB strands,vegetables,pet food ingredients,draff,sugar beet pulp,extrudates,urban sewage sludge
Output ingredients
dried grain,dried cereals,dried maize,dried wheat,dried fibres,dried chips,dried OSB strands,dried vegetables,dried pet food,dried draff,dried sugar beet pulp,dried extrudates,dried urban sewage sludge
Market info
Stela Laxhuber is known for their expertise in manufacturing custom-engineered drying systems, particularly belt dryers for biomass, sludge, and food industries, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and energy efficiency in the market.

Technical Specifications


Air Circulation System
Circulating air system
Dryer Type
Stationary
Dryer Capacity
4.5 t/h upwards
Energy Savings
Approximately 20%
Modular Design
Yes
Dryer Output Capacity (Maize)
10 t/h to 51 t/h
Automation
Variable control of discharge interval
Firing Option
Direct and indirect via burners or air heaters
Heating Source
Heating oil,gas,superheated steam,hot water,biogas,biomass
Discharge Method
Pneumatic discharge system
Drying Product Flow
Gravity
Air Duct Configuration
Warm air side and exhaust air side
Moisture Removal
Conducted through roof channels
Noise Emission Adaptation
Yes
Dust Emission Adaptation
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Gravity-fed drying with roof-shaped air ducts
Integrated steps
Warm air and exhaust air channeling
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Energy efficiency
20% energy savings with active heat recovery
Cleaning method
Manual
Changeover time
Minimal due to gravity operation

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies based on model and application
Shape
Drying column with roof-shaped channels
Discharge method
Continuous discharge via hopper and conveyors
Modular design
Yes,adaptable to various capacities

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC with touch screen HMI
Integration possibilities
Compatible with existing CHP systems
Heating Method
Direct,Indirect,Biogas,Biomass
Emission Adaptation
Dust and noise emission control
Dryer Capacity Design
Custom capacities from 4.5 t/h upwards