Mobile fluid bed dryer for small seed lots

Dry your small seed lots efficiently and flexibly with a mobile fluid bed dryer, offering precise temperature control to protect sensitive materials and ensuring seamless integration into your conditioning process. Ideal for operations requiring on-demand, adaptable drying solutions.

Dries and Conditions Seeds Efficiently

The FBM Fluid Bed Mobile Dryer from Hoopman Equipment & Engineering is engineered to offer unparalleled flexibility and efficiency for seed processing applications. This mobile unit utilizes a fluidized bed system, enabling consistent drying and conditioning of seeds such as corn, wheat, and sunflower seeds. Equipped with a PI-controlled thermostat, it precisely regulates temperature to prevent overheating, ensuring optimal seed quality.

Capable of processing up to 60 liters of seeds, the dryer features an adjustable airflow valve to fine-tune the fluidization process. Integrated on swivel wheels, it provides ease of mobility, allowing you to perform drying operations wherever needed within your facility.

Automation is enhanced with options for PLC control and RH upgrade, facilitating continuous or manual operation as required. The aluminium construction offers durability, with a specialized lifting device available for efficient handling and integration into existing production lines. Customization and engineering support are provided to adapt to specific processing needs, making it a versatile solution for various agricultural products and plant materials.

Benefits

  • Enhances seed quality by preventing overheating with precise temperature control.
  • Increases operational flexibility with mobile design for on-site drying.
  • Optimizes seed drying with adjustable airflow for maintaining ideal fluidization.
  • Minimizes labor demands with optional PLC upgrade for automated operation.
  • Facilitates seamless integration with existing production processes through easy handling and mobility.

General


Applications
Plant materials,Agricultural products,Seeds
End products
Wheat seeds,Alfalfa seed coatings,Corn seeds,Sunflower seeds,Grass seed supplements
Steps before
Disinfection,Priming
Steps after
Emptying,Coating,Sorting,Conditioning
Input ingredients
small seed lots,seeds
Output ingredients
dried seeds,40-60L dried seeds
Market info

Technical Specifications


Heating System
Electrical PI controlled
Mobility
Mounted on 4 swivel wheels
Container Capacity
110 liters (gross)
Drying Capacity
40-60 liters of seeds
Airflow Control
Adjustable valve on the air fan
Operation
Drying on time or continuously
Optional Feature
RH upgrade with PLC control and logging

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fluidized Bed Drying
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Control system
PI controlled thermostat
Mobility
4 swivel wheels
Airflow control
Adjustable via valve
Drying mode
Time set or Continuous
Ease of operation
Simple operating panel

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Suitable for drying seeds
Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Suitable materials used to prevent corrosion
Density/particle size
Handling of small seed lots

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Mobile with 4 swivel wheels
Tank size
110 liter (gross) aluminium bucket
Discharge method
Releasable drying container

Custom Options


Control panel type
Simple operating panel
Airflow control
Adjustable valve on air fan
Temperature control
PI controlled thermostat
Mobility
Mounted on 4 swivel wheels
Optional upgrades
RH upgrade with PLC control and logging,3-Box adapter