Large continuous tunnel dryer

Optimize your production with advanced drying and dehumidification technologies, ensuring precise moisture control and efficient throughput for a wide range of solid and powder products.

Continuously Dries and Dehumidifies Diverse Materials

The Abblastunnel from HARTER drying solutions is an engineered-to-order tunnel condensation dryer designed for continuous high-speed applications, ensuring efficient moisture removal across multiple industries. Leveraging advanced dehumidification with a closed-loop air guidance system, it targets precise drying of surfaces, foods, pharmaceuticals, medicinal cannabis, and more. This fully automated system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, with capabilities to handle solids, powders, granules, slurries, and cakes. Its unique feature is the use of extremely dry air in a controlled environment, reducing energy consumption while maintaining product integrity. Custom air nozzles eliminate the need for compressed air, optimizing operational costs. With material options to accommodate various industrial standards, the Abblastunnel supports scalability with user-specific configurations for belt speed and air distribution. Designed for robustness, it complies with industry-specific certifications, ensuring safety and efficacy in medical and food-grade applications. Additionally, HARTER provides comprehensive engineering support for system customization, ensuring tailored solutions for unique production challenges.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with seamless integration into continuous processing lines.
  • Reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for compressed air systems.
  • Ensures product quality with precise moisture control maintaining material integrity.
  • Minimizes energy usage with optimized, closed-loop dehumidification technology.
  • Supports industry compliance with configurable setups, meeting safety and quality standards.

General


Applications
Pharmaceutical/medical technology,Pet food,Surfaces,Industrial sludge,Packaging,Sewage sludge,Foods,Medicinal cannabis
End products
Biscuits,Painted metal parts,Gel capsules,Processed industrial sludge,Dog treats,Cardboard packaging,Dried sewage biosolids,Dried cannabis buds
Steps before
Purification,Emulsification,Grinding,Mixing,Cutting,Formulation,Washing
Steps after
Packaging,Sterilization,Coating,Cooling,Inspection,Labeling
Input ingredients
Oberflächen,Lebensmittel,Tierfutter,Pharma / Medizintechnik,Medizinalcannabis,Verpackungen,Industrieschlamm,Klärschlamm
Output ingredients
Getrocknete Oberflächen,Getrocknete Lebensmittel,Getrocknetes Tierfutter,Getrocknete Pharma- und Medizintechnikprodukte,Getrocknetes Medizinalcannabis,Getrocknete Verpackungen,Getrockneter Industrieschlamm,Getrockneter Klärschlamm
Market info
HARTER Drying Solutions is known for its expertise in energy-efficient drying technology, particularly using heat pump-based systems. They provide customized drying solutions for various industrial applications, focusing on energy savings and improved product quality.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automated
Airflow control
Precise air guidance
Drying method
Condensation drying with heat pump
System type
Closed loop air system
Heat source
Heat pump
Production capacity
High output
Air drying technique
Extremely dry air
Temperature control
Optimal temperature settings
Cycle type
Continuous or batch
Abblastechnik
Druckluftfreie Abblastechnik

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Condensation drying with heat pump
Integrated steps
Abblow and drying
Flow
Continuous inline
Airflow control
Tightly controlled with custom air guidance
Luftkreislauf
Closed air loop system
Automation level
Fully automated
System adjustability
Customized to product and throughput requirements
Changeover possibility
Consideration for batch operation
Energy efficiency
High efficiency with reduced air loss

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Customizable based on product
Feed method
Continuous
Discharge method
Continuous
Airflow system
Airgenex® system
Size
Customized according to band length and width

Custom Options


Airflow Control
Customizable according to product
Control Panel Type
PLC-controlled with potential for manual adjustment
Abblasting Technique
Druckluftfreie Abblastechnik (optional)
System Integration
Custom integration with existing production line
Band Speed
Customizable based on drying tests
System Configuration
Closed Airgenex® - Kondensationstrocknung