Leaf vegetable sorting and cooling system
Ensure optimal freshness and extended shelf life for leaf vegetables with precise sorting and efficient cooling, minimizing wastage and maximizing quality for seamless integration into your production line.

Dries and Dehydrates Vegetables and Fruits Efficiently
The Traydry-SLX Batch Trolley Dryer from CFT Group is specifically engineered for vegetable and fruit processing, offering unparalleled scale and efficiency in drying operations. This trolley dryer features a unique programmable airflow inversion system, ensuring uniform drying conditions, which is critical for producing high-quality dried vegetables and fruit slices. It is commonly applied in processing industries for producing vegetable chips, powders, and preserved products. With models ranging from 2 to 12 trolleys, it accommodates capacities of up to 6,000 kg/h, providing flexibility for varied production needs.
The Traydry-SLX is PLC-controlled, facilitating seamless integration into existing production lines and enabling precise control over drying cycles from 10 to 24 hours. Its energy-efficient design significantly reduces consumption by optimizing airflow and heat distribution. Available in stainless steel for robust corrosion resistance, it is suitable for handling sticky products without the risk of sticking, which enhances smooth operation and product quality. Additionally, the design supports easy wash-up, reducing downtime and maintenance efforts. This equipment configuration is customizable, with engineering support available to tailor specifications to specific operational requirements.
Benefits
- Increases production capacity with scalable models that adjust to varying demands.
- Minimizes energy consumption through optimized drying processes, promoting sustainability.
- Ensures consistent product quality with uniform drying conditions across all trolleys.
- Reduces maintenance downtime with an easy wash-up design, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Preserves product integrity by preventing sticking, enhancing production reliability.
- Applications
- Ketchup,Sauces,Jams,Fruits,Leaf vegetables,Vegetables,Edible oil
- End products
- Fruit powders,Processed leaf salads,Fruit slices,Preserved vegetables,Pre-cut leaf vegetables,Dried vegetables,Vegetable powders,Vegetable chips,Pureed vegetables,Leaf vegetable portions,Fruit puree,Vegetable paste
- Steps before
- Receiving,Washing,Sorting,Blanching
- Steps after
- Packing,Cooling,Market Distribution
- Input ingredients
- leaf vegetables,fruits,sticky products,high-moisture plant products
- Output ingredients
- dried vegetables,sorted and portioned leaf vegetables,cooled leaf vegetables,sorted leaf vegetables
- Market info
- CFT Group specializes in manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the food and beverage industry, renowned for its innovative processing and packaging solutions, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology.
- Capacity
- 2,000–6,000 Kg/h
- Drying cycle time
- 10–24 hours
- Production throughput
- High efficiency with multiple sections
- Heating power
- 500–7,000 kW
- Conveyor speed regulation
- Independent speed control
- Drying sections
- 3 to 5
- Airflow control
- Programmable airflow inversion
- Automation
- Software-controlled operations
- Energy efficient drying
- Optimized energy use for sustainability
- Uniform cooling capability
- Yes
- Sorting accuracy
- High precision leaf separation
- Inspection system
- Thin layer inspection on sorting belt
- Operational temperature
- Low temperature heat treatment
- Cooling water usage
- Water efficient design
- Sorting system
- Aerodynamic and size-based
- Portioning speed
- High-speed hydraulic pistons
- Cutting precision
- State-of-the-art self-adjusting system
- Forming pressure control
- Precision electronic control
- Feeding mechanism
- Gentle piston feeder
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- Low kWh/kg
- Changeover time
- Rapid
- CIP/SIP
- CIP Available
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Air incorporation control
- Programmable airflow inversion
- Drying cycle time
- 10 to 24 hours
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Temperature resistance
- Low temperature heat treatment
- Trolley capacity
- 2 to 12 trolleys
- Modular design
- Yes
- Conveyor system
- Modular belt
- Air circulation
- Independent sections
- Control panel type
- Electronic systems
- Control panel type
- Programmable HMI
- Programmable drying cycle
- 10 to 24 hours
- Airflow inversion
- Programmable
- Section configuration
- 3 to 5 sections
- Modular Design
- Modular belt dryer
- Speed regulation
- Independent speed regulation
- Portioning and cutting
- Adjustable speed and pressure