Hybrid dryer for agriculture and industrial applications
Achieve efficient moisture reduction in varied materials, from food products to industrial raw materials, with adaptable hybrid drying technology, optimizing energy use and ensuring product quality through precise temperature and humidity control.
Dries and Heats Agricultural and Industrial Products
The Hybrid Dryer from STELA Laxhuber GmbH is a versatile and efficient solution for drying and heating needs across diverse industries. It employs a hybrid heating system combining renewable energies and fossil fuels, which optimizes energy consumption and reduces operational costs. This dryer is adept at processing a wide range of applications including agricultural products, foodstuffs, and industrial materials, ultimately producing end-products like cornflakes, granola, OSB boards, and biofuel briquettes.
Designed for both continuous and stationary operations, the Hybrid Dryer offers processing capacities tailored to specific industry needs, ensuring high throughput and flexibility. Its integration into production lines is seamless, supported by advanced PLC controls that enable precise operation adjustments and remote monitoring. In terms of energy efficiency, the system utilizes waste heat sources and variable-speed motor technology to significantly lower CO2 emissions.
Constructed with robust materials to withstand various operational conditions, the dryer is available in material options suited for specific environmental and chemical demands. Additionally, it complies with industry standards for safety and efficiency, offering low-maintenance requirements through features like an easy-access design for routine cleaning and servicing. Customization options are available to meet unique production requirements, backed by engineering support from STELA’s expert team.
Benefits
- Reduces energy costs with efficient hybrid heating incorporating renewable fuels.
- Enhances operational flexibility for varied industrial applications, from agriculture to pulp and paper.
- Lowers CO2 emissions by utilizing waste heat and optimizing fuel use.
- Minimizes maintenance with a user-friendly design and durable construction.
- Supports scalable production with customizable processing capacities.
- Applications
- Timber,Pet food,Pellets,Recycling materials,Renewable fuels,Agricultural products,Foodstuffs,Sewage sludge,Pulp,Paper,Cement
- End products
- Muesli base flakes,Cornflakes,Animal feed extrudates,Cement clinker,High-quality pet food,Wood pellets,Dried vegetables,Biofuel briquettes,Cereal bars,Granola,Dried sewage pellets,Recycled paper,Compost,Osb boards
- Steps before
- Harvesting,Cleaning,Pre-drying,Sorting
- Steps after
- Cooling,Packing,Storage,Transportation
- Input ingredients
- maize grain,wheat,fibres,chips,OSB strands,skellets,cereals,vegetables,extrudates,draff,sugar beet pulp,urban sewage sludge
- Output ingredients
- dried maize,dried wheat,dried fibres,dried chips,dried OSB strands,dried snacks,dried pet food,dried cereals,vitamin-preserved dried vegetables,dried extrudates,dried draff,dried sugar beet pulp,dehydrated 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.
- Dryer output capacity
- 20.4 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 5.8 t/h for maize and 20 t/h for wheat
- Dryer output capacity
- 40 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 10 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 45 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 1.2 t/h for draff and sugar beet pulp
- Dryer output capacity
- 51 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 18 t/h for maize
- Dryer output capacity
- 50.8 t/h for maize and 104 t/h for wheat
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Energy Efficiency
- Low kWh/kg
- Airflow control
- 0.1–2 m/s
- Heating System
- Hybrid heating system
- Fuel options
- Biomass,Wood Chips,Pellets
- Stationary drying system type
- AgroDry®
- Mobile drying system
- Universal mobile dryer
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Mobile on a chassis
- Dry goods discharge height
- High position for easier transport
- System mobility
- Stationary or mobile
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Heating system type
- Hybrid (renewable energies and fossil fuels)
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen HMI
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with existing ERP systems
- Customization in fuel choice
- Biomass,wood chips,pellets,waste heat
- Customization in operation
- Manual / Automatic modes
- Operator interface
- SCADA compatible
- Fuel flexibility
- Hybrid heating system