Low-emission belt drying systems for timber industry
Optimize moisture control and energy efficiency in drying processes with low-emission systems designed for sustainable production in high-demand sectors.

Efficiently Dries Agricultural and Biomass Products
The belt dryer from STELA Laxhuber offers precise moisture control for demanding industries like agriculture and biomass processing. This specialized equipment operates using a continuous conveyor system, enabling effective drying of products such as cornflakes, OSB boards, and wood pellets. It is engineered for high throughput, capable of processing significant volumes per hour while maintaining energy efficiency through optimized motor control and heat recovery systems. The dryer is PLC-controlled for seamless integration and remote monitoring in production lines, reducing operational downtime. Constructed with durable materials suitable for various product types, it supports easy cleaning and maintenance, with customization options available to meet specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise moisture control.
- Increases production efficiency with continuous operation.
- Lowers energy costs by utilizing heat recovery systems.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with PLC-controlled automation.
- Minimizes maintenance with easy-to-clean design and durable materials.
- Applications
- Alternative fuels,Biomass pellets,Pet food,Dried vegetables,Agricultural products,Cereals,Snack extrudates,Pulp and paper,Sewage sludge,Timber products,Livestock feed,Cement products
- End products
- Muesli base flakes,Treated sewage solids,Cornflakes,Potato crisps,Dog kibble,Dried carrots,Wood pellets,Briquettes,Bioethanol,Aerated concrete,Cat food,Granola,Poultry feed,Paper,Biodiesel,Cardboard,Osb boards,Concrete
- Steps before
- Material Pre-treatment,Conveying,Sorting,Grinding,Weighing
- Steps after
- Cooling,Conveying,Bagging,Storage,Quality Assessment
- Input ingredients
- agricultural products,fibres,chips,OSB strands,cereals,vegetables,extrudates,pet food,renewable raw materials,urban sewage sludge
- Output ingredients
- dried agricultural products,dried fibres,dried chips,dried OSB strands,dried cereals,vitamin-preserved dried vegetables,dried extrudates,dried pet food,reduced CO2 emissions,dried 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.
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Capacity
- 43 million tonnes/year
- Energy Consumption
- Low due to heat recovery
- Emission Level
- Low-emission
- Flexibility
- Mobile on a chassis
- Product Type
- Bulk arable crops
- Drying Method
- Belt drying systems
- Application
- Agricultural,Timber,Foodstuffs
- Discharge Height
- High position for easy transport
- Energy efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous drying operation
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cleaning method
- Manual cleaning
- Airflow control
- Advanced airflow management
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Heat sensitivity
- Consideration required for drying process
- Feed/discharge method
- High-position discharge
- System mobility
- Mobile on chassis
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI / Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with SCADA systems
- Footprint customization
- Modular design for space optimization
- Discharge method
- High-position dry goods discharge