Multi-tier dryers for modern breakfast cereals

Optimize dry and cool cereal, nuts, and seed production with a compact modular system that ensures hygienic, efficient processing and seamless integration into your line.

Dries and Cools Cereal and Snack Products

The Multi-Tier Dryers from CEREX AG are designed for food processing companies seeking reliable drying and cooling solutions for cereals and snacks. These modular dryers offer a compact footprint with conveyor widths ranging from 1000mm to 3200mm, allowing you to efficiently manage high-volume production with minimal space. The system processes a variety of products, including cornflakes, granola clusters, cereal bars, and roasted nuts, by utilizing a combination of drying, cooling, and spreading techniques. It features a fully welded stainless steel construction for hygienic wash-downs, reducing maintenance downtime. The chain drive, insulated panels, and innovative compression hinge design enhance energy efficiency while maintaining airtight integrity. With options like high-pressure washing systems and cooling with chillcoil technology, the dryers integrate seamlessly into continuous operation lines, meeting the rigorous demands of breakfast cereal and snack production.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with modular design and minimal footprint.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with controlled drying and cooling processes.
  • Enhances hygiene with fully welded construction and easy cleaning access.
  • Lowers operational costs with energy-efficient insulated panels and direct-drive mechanisms.
  • Increases operational flexibility with customizable configurations and optional features.

General


Applications
Puffed products,Cereals,Bars,Nuts,Coated products,Granola,Seeds,Muesli,Flakes,Crispies
End products
Muesli base flakes,Rice crispies,Puffed rice,Cornflakes,Granola clusters,Roasted almonds,Cereal bars,Pumpkin seeds,Chocolate-coated nuts
Steps before
Flaking,Puffing,Coating,Cooking
Steps after
Cooling,Coating,Packaging,Müsli / Granola / Bar Formation
Input ingredients
raw grain products,nuts,seeds
Output ingredients
breakfast cereals,puffed products,flakes,crispies,murmura,müsli,granola,bars,coated products,instant food
Market info
CEREX is known for specializing in the production of engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment, providing customized industrial solutions with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction in niche market segments.

Technical Specifications


Design type
Modular
Capacity
Maximum capacity at minimum footprint
Conveyor width options
1000mm,1400mm,2000mm,2600mm,3200mm
Conveyor perforation
All types
Module types
Feed End,Power Zone,Distribution Zone,Cooling Zone,Delivery End
Module support
Two legs per module
Material
Stainless steel
Chain type
Stainless steel with bearings (without lubrication)
Hygienic design
Fully welded inside for wash-down
Panel type
Insulated
Door opening angle
180° in both directions
Drive type
Direct-driven shafts
Door and panel seal
Airtight with new compression hinge design
Chain safety
Guarded from product zone

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Modular design
Integration steps
Modular setup
Cleaning method
Hygienic wash-down
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC-controlled

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Hygienic wash-down facility
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Minimum footprint
Conveyor Width
1000mm,1400mm,2000mm,2600mm,3200mm
Module Design
Modular
Number of Legs Per Module
Two legs
Material
Stainless steel chain
Doors and Panels
Airtight,180° opening
Panel Insulation
Insulated panels (roof,floor,door,end panels)

Custom Options


Conveyor width
1000mm,1400mm,2000mm,2600mm,3200mm
Modular design
Yes
Feed End Module
Standard
Power Zone Module
Standard
Distribution Zone Module
Standard
Cooling Zone Module
Standard
Delivery End Module
Standard
Full Access Design
Yes
Legs Per Module
Two
Options
Comb/Finger spreader,High pressure washing system,Picker,Cooling with chillcoil