Long-goods pasta dryer
Pasta manufacturers face the challenge of producing high-quality long-goods pasta while minimizing energy consumption and maintaining a small footprint. Traditional drying methods often result in higher energy usage and may affect pasta quality.
Efficient drying of long-goods pasta
The Ecothermatik is a long-goods pasta dryer developed by Bühler, offering significant energy savings while ensuring excellent pasta quality. The dryer utilizes a patented drying concept that keeps pasta in a rubbery state throughout the drying cycle. This method prevents the pasta surface from becoming glassy, maintaining elasticity and reducing stresses caused by shrinkage. With throughput capabilities ranging from 1250 to more than 5500 kg per hour, the Ecothermatik offers flexibility for various production scales. The energy-efficient design of the dryer incorporates features such as exhaust-air flow control, energy-efficient fans, and a thermal system that saves cooling energy. Additionally, the multi-tier design allows high throughput with a smaller footprint, making it a practical solution for pasta manufacturers.
Benefits
- Saves up to 40% of thermal energy, 20% of cooling energy, and 10% of electrical energy
- Maintains pasta in a rubbery state for better quality
- Handles throughputs from 1250 to 5500 kg per hour
- Smaller footprint with multi-tier design
- Easy access for cleaning and maintenance