Alfalfa Dryer Machine
Alfalfa dryer machine designs include both drum-type and mesh-belt-type models. They can meet flexible drying needs, suitable for alfalfa hay processing, alfalfa feed pellet production, forage processing plants, ranches, and dairy farms. We offer customized models and complete alfalfa hay drying systems.
- Drying Results: Adjustable
- Production Capacity: 0.5-30 T/H
alfalfa dryer Operation
The videos above showcase alfalfa drying projects with capacities ranging from 1-4T/H, including alfalfa hay processing and alfalfa pellet production lines. We can recommend the appropriate dryer model based on your raw material characteristics and product needs. A complete alfalfa drying system includes heating system, alfalfa dryer machine, feeding and discharge conveyors, and dust collection system.
alfalfa dryer machine Specifications
Below are the common models of sugarcane bagasse dryers available. In addition to these, we offer customized configurations to meet your various drying needs. The equipment displays real-time drying temperatures and features variable-frequency speed control, allowing you to easily adjust the drying duration based on material moisture content and your specific requirements. For pelletizing, the standard moisture content is generally 15–18%.
alfalfa drum dryer Specifications
| Model | φ0.6*6 | φ0.8*8 | φ1.2*12 | φ1.5*15 | φ1.8*18 | φ1.8*20 | φ1.8*36 | φ1.8*12*3C | φ1.8*24*3C |
| Diameter (m) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Length (m) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 36 | 12 | 24 |
| Number of Layers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Drum Rotation Speed (rpm) | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 | 3~12 |
| Inlet Air Temperature (°C) | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 | 400~500 |
| Outlet Air Temperature (°C) | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 | 70~80 |
alfalfa belt dryer Specifications
| Model | WDHG150-4/2 | WDHG200-4/2 | WDHG200/4-4 | WDHG220/6-4 | DHG-400 | DHG-500 | DHG-1000 | DHG-2000 | QHG-500 | QHG-1000 | QHG-2000 |
| Power (kW) | 44.3 | 49.8 | 61.65 | 71.8 | 40+0.55*4+0.55 | 50+2.2*2+0.75 | 70+2.2*3+1.5 | 132+2.2*3+1.5 | 2.2*2+0.75 | 2.2*3+1.5 | 2.2*3+1.5 |
| Number of Belt Layers | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Belt Width (m) | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Drying Area (㎡) | 30 | 40 | 80 | 124 | 13 | 21 | 43 | 58 | 21 | 43 | 58 |
The alfalfa drum dryer is suitable for large-scale alfalfa powder processing and serves as a pre-processing stage in the pelletizing system. The alfalfa belt dryer is suitable for processing alfalfa hay and alfalfa bales, helping to better preserve their fiber structure and texture. You can also click the button to receive a solution recommendation.
Structural Features of Alfalfa Drying Equipment
The following introduces structural designs for alfalfa hay dryer machine and mesh belt dryer. They offer the advantages of high efficiency, energy savings, simple operation, and a high degree of automation. These dryers can reduce the moisture content of alfalfa from 65–80% to 18–12%. At the same time, they preserve the nutritional components, making the dried alfalfa suitable for use as feed for cattle, sheep, horses, and other animals.
Support Rollers
Support Rollers
The drum dryer utilizes simple and efficient drying technology. The rotating drum moves the material inside, ensuring thorough contact with hot air for drying. The rollers are made of sturdy cast steel and offers exceptional wear resistance. They provide stable support for the drum’s operation, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
Roller Ring
Roller Ring
These roller rings are mounted on the outer side of the drum and also serve a supporting function. Each alfalfa dryer machine is typically equipped with 4 sets of roller rings. They are made of cast steel and can be up to 15 mm thick. As a result, they offer higher hardness and wear resistance. They not only ensure the stable operation of the drum but also guarantee production safety.
Drying Drum
Drying Drum
This is the main unit of the alfalfa dryer machine, available in single-layer and three-layer designs. Typically, multiple sets of material-lifting plates are installed on the inner surface. Its rotation is controlled by a variable-frequency motor, with a speed range of 3–12 rpm that can be adjusted as needed. The drum shell is 8 mm thick and is designed to withstand both high temperatures and wear and tear.
Material-Lifting Plates
Material-Lifting Plates
These plates are mounted on the inner wall of the drum in a spiral pattern. They are installed on both the inner and outer sides of the three-layer drum. Each plate is 6 mm thick. They ensure thorough contact between the material and the hot air, thereby enabling more efficient drying. These plates are also made of wear-resistant material and are easy to remove and replace.
Fan
Fan
This unit is installed downstream of the alfalfa drying equipment and assists in the drying process and rapid material discharge. It uses airflow to lift or discharge the material. Each fan is equipped with a filter to prevent material and dust from escaping. Fans used with three-layer drum dryers are typically larger in size.
Hot Air Furnace
Hot Air Furnace
This unit provides a source of hot air for the dryer. It features a simple design and is typically constructed from firebricks and rebar. You can choose to build your own hot-air furnace to reduce investment costs. We also offer compatible burners that can use biomass such as waste wood and straw as fuel.
Chamber
Chamber
The entire chamber is constructed from food-grade 304 stainless steel, making it suitable for drying food and feed. It is also highly wear-resistant and heat-resistant. The chamber structure can be adjusted based on the number of mesh belt layers. Typically, it consists of 1–2 layers.
Feed Hopper
Feed Hopper
The feed inlet is located at the top of the dryer. It features an extended design and is equipped with a dedicated motor. This facilitates seamless integration with preceding and subsequent production stages, thereby improving production efficiency. Typically, the temperature at the feed inlet is higher than at the discharge outlet. This helps further ensure product quality.
Mesh Belt
Mesh Belt
All belt dryers are equipped with imported PET woven mesh belts. These belts offer high conveying and ventilation efficiency, increasing drying efficiency by 25%. The multi-layer mesh belt design effectively increases the drying surface area while preventing material buildup and clumping, ensuring consistent drying quality.
Circulation Fan
Circulation Fan
This device provides the power for internal hot air circulation. By increasing the airflow volume, it enhances the penetration of hot air into the material, thereby ensuring drying speed and quality. Each unit is equipped with a circulation fan, which helps improve production efficiency.
What raw materials can it process?
This alfalfa dryer machine can be used to dry biomass fibers such as fresh alfalfa, switchgrass, elephant grass, rice straw, and oat straw, as well as wood materials such as wood chips, sawdust, and wood shavings. We can also provide equipment such as forage chopper, mixer, alfalfa pellet machine, pellet cooling machine, pellet screener, and packaging system to meet the needs of further processing.
Global Cases
RICHI industrial alfalfa dryer meets alfalfa drying needs worldwide. These machines have been sold to countries such as Argentina, Uzbekistan, the United States, and South Africa. Their applications span horse feed, cattle feed, roughage for sheep, and alfalfa hay processing. We tailor the appropriate dryer model and project configuration to each customer’s production needs and raw material characteristics.
11-12 T/H alfalfa drying equipment for Sale to USA
This is a turnkey alfalfa pellet production line. The customer needs to produce 6-8mm diameter ruminant feed using alfalfa, wheat straw. The drying system consists of drum dryer, hot air furnace and biomass burner. It also includes forage chopper, alfalfa pellet mill, pellet cooler, and other equipment.
3-4 T/H Alfalfa Dryer machine for Sale to Argentina
This client is a large ranch that needs to produce feed pellets for its own cattle and sheep, as well as for commercial sale. The raw material consists primarily of fresh alfalfa, so the focus is on configuring a grinding and drying system. The dried alfalfa is then crushed and pelletized to produce 6mm pellets.
1-2 T/H Alfalfa Dryer for Sale to Uzbekistan
The client produces feed products for supply to nearby livestock farms. Since the moisture content of alfalfa varies significantly across different seasons, an alfalfa drying system is needed. This project features a small drying drum, which works with an alfalfa hammer mill to prepare the material for optimal pelletization.
2-3 T/H Alfalfa Dryer for Sale South Africa
This project provides alfalfa feed production equipment for a horse feed supplier. The customer needs to gently dry fresh alfalfa and crush it into 3-5 mm alfalfa meal for mixing with other feed ingredients. The alfalfa drying system features a belt dryer capable of automatically controlling the drying temperature.
5–6 T/H alfalfa hay dryer for Sale to Australia
This project is for a forage processing plant that needs to process alfalfa hay, alfalfa powder, and other products in batches. The system features automated drying and crushing systems adapted to varying moisture levels of forage, ensuring continuous and stable output. It also includes a hot-air furnace and a dust collection system.
3–4 T/H alfalfa drying machine for Sale to Spain
This project is a customized production line. The customer needs to dry alfalfa to produce alfalfa hay, 6–8 mm alfalfa pellets, and other feed products. We provide a complete project configuration, including a PLC control system, material conveying, and automated packaging, to support integrated production.
Service Programs
Personalized Services
As leading alfalfa dryer manufacturers, we provide efficient drying solutions to customers worldwide. These solutions serve a variety of industries, including farms, feed production, and pellet plant project. RICHI’s engineers draw on their extensive project experience to provide you with the ideal drying solution.
Fast Shipping
We have set up a dedicated shipping system. Each alfalfa dryer machine is shipped directly from the factory, which significantly reduces transit time.
Installation Guidance
Each shipment includes a specialized user manual and video tutorials, which help you quickly master the equipment.
Free Consultation
We offer free equipment consultation. Tell us your target production capacity and actual drying requirements, for tailored solutions and quotations.
Long-Term Warranty
Each alfalfa hay dryer for sale comes with a one-year warranty, ensuring prompt and effective resolution for any quality issues.
Customized Solutions
For specialized materials and sizing needs, we deliver bespoke equipment customization to ensure optimal production outcomes.
Spare Parts Supply
We have established a global spare parts network system. Leveraging a national warehouse system, it enables rapid component delivery to minimize downtime risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are recommendations regarding the selection, applications, and processing capacity of this alfalfa dryer machine. You can also provide us with your production requirements to receive a free consultation and a customized drying solution.
How to choose between an Alfalfa Drum Dryer and an Alfalfa Belt Dryer?
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You can make your choice based on the type of alfalfa product you need to produce. The alfalfa rotary dryer dries the material through tumbling, offering high drying intensity; it is primarily used for producing alfalfa powder or pellets. It has a large footprint but high output per unit, making it suitable for large-scale, continuous production.
The alfalfa belt dryer uses a hot air circulation system, with the material placed on a woven mesh belt, allowing for zone-specific temperature control. It is therefore suitable for production projects with strict requirements regarding material form, such as hay products and horse feed. Both types of dryers allow for flexible control of drying time to bring the alfalfa to the ideal moisture level.
What moisture level should alfalfa be dried to?
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There is no uniform drying standard for alfalfa; you can determine the degree of drying based on your product requirements. Alfalfa drying equipment allows for flexible control over drying time, temperature, and standards, enabling alfalfa with a moisture content of approximately 60–70% to be dried to around 12–15%. If you need to produce alfalfa pellets, the optimal moisture content is around 15–18%.
Can an alfalfa dryer process freshly harvested alfalfa?
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Alfalfa dryers can process alfalfa hay at various moisture levels, including both fresh and stored alfalfa hay. Since fresh alfalfa requires a higher drying intensity, it is important to consider the moisture removal capacity when selecting equipment. This will help you choose the appropriate model. You can flexibly adjust drying parameters and equipment temperature to dry materials with different moisture contents.
What alfalfa products can alfalfa dryer machine produce?
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Alfalfa dryers are commonly used to produce alfalfa hay, alfalfa powder, alfalfa bales, and other products. They help preserve the nutritional value and texture of alfalfa, resulting in high economic returns. We can provide complete processing equipment for these products. For alfalfa pellet production lines, we offer specialized pelletizing equipment and pellet handling systems to help you achieve in-depth processing of alfalfa. (View YouTube)
How much do alfalfa dryer cost?
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Alfalfa machine dryer price ranges from $5,000 to $218,000, covering complete configurations for all models. These prices are ex-factory prices from RICHI and do not include additional intermediary fees or service charges. The price of an alfalfa dryer is not fixed and is influenced by factors such as model, heat source, automation level, and customization requirements. Please provide your production requirements to receive the most accurate quote.
What heat sources are suitable for alfalfa drying system?
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Alfalfa drum dryers are typically used in conjunction with hot air furnaces and burners. Burners can be fueled by natural gas, diesel, biomass, and other materials. We recommend using a biomass burner. It reduces production costs and is a more environmentally friendly heat source.
Alfalfa belt dryers can be heated using either electric or steam heating. You can configure the system to use a steam boiler. Based on your existing conditions, we can customize a tailored heating solution to ensure low-cost, long-term operation.
