Short-goods pasta dryer for consistent and high-quality results
Ensure consistently high-quality pasta with customizable drying and cooling processes that adapt to various short-goods shapes, enhancing production flexibility and efficiency in your operations.

Dries and Cools Short-Goods Pasta Efficiently
The C-line Short-Goods Pasta Dryer from Bühler is engineered to transform your pasta production processes with its modular and adaptable design. This system uniquely combines advanced drying and cooling stages, essential for creating high-quality short-goods pasta such as penne, fusilli, and farfalle. Its operation leverages independent climate zone controls, allowing you to tailor drying parameters and belt speeds, optimizing the texture and structural integrity of your pasta products. Capable of handling continuous, high-speed operations, the dryer ensures consistent quality output across varying pasta shapes. Notably, its patented S-type conveyor belts enhance efficient and uniform drying conditions, minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the dryer features exceptional heat insulation, significantly reducing energy consumption. The system is seamlessly integrated with electronic dew point regulation, ensuring a hygienic and condensation-free environment. Available in durable material options, the C-line Dryer supports customization for unique operational needs and offers engineering support for installation and maintenance. This machine is an ideal choice for pasta manufacturers and large-scale food production enterprises demanding reliable, flexible, and efficient drying solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by optimizing drying parameters for diverse pasta shapes.
- Reduces energy costs with superior insulation and minimized heat loss.
- Ensures product quality with precise climate zone control and consistent drying conditions.
- Maintains hygiene standards through electronic dew point regulation, preventing condensation.
- Offers operational flexibility with customizable belt speeds for varied product specifications.
- Applications
- Short-goods pasta,Pasta
- End products
- Ditalini,Soup pasta,Conchigliette,Rigatoni,Macaroni,Ziti,Tortiglioni,Farfalle,Rotini,Penne,Anelli siciliani,Fusilli
- Steps before
- Dough prep,Extrusion,Shaping
- Steps after
- Cooling,Packing,Palletizing
- Input ingredients
- raw pasta,short-goods pasta,pasta dough
- Output ingredients
- dried pasta,uniformly dried pasta,premium-quality pasta
- Market info
- Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.
- Pasta Dryer Type
- Short-Goods
- Modular Design
- Yes
- Drying Elements
- Combinable,Single
- Conveyor Belt Type
- S-type Elements
- Air Distribution
- Smart Air Circulation
- Heat Insulation
- Bühler Panels
- Cooling Process
- Modular,Dew Point Control
- Production Capacity
- High Throughput
- Customization
- Climate Zones,Belt Speed
- Energy Consumption
- Low
- Cooling Transportation
- Aluminum S-type Elements
- Working mechanism
- Modular design with combinable drying elements
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled with customizable parameters
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous inline operation
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to modular design
- CIP/SIP
- Not specified
- Cleaning method
- Easy maintenance with accessible cleaning points
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized through reduced heat loss
- Cooling process
- Regulated by dew point control
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Food-grade
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- N/A
- Machine footprint
- Efficient floor space utilization
- Modular design
- Combinable,single drying elements
- Discharge method
- Conveyor belts with individual belt drives
- Control panel type
- User-friendly interface
- Cooling medium
- Built-in belt cooler
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Independent belt drives
- Yes,for high flexibility in producing pasta
- Modular design concept
- Combinable single drying elements
- Independent belt control
- Adjustable belt speeds
- Customizable drying parameters
- Independently controllable climate zones
- Dew point regulation
- Automatic for efficient cooling