Mesh Belt Dryer
This mesh belt dryer uses a hot-air circulation evaporation method, which is ideal for materials with a high moisture content, such as strips, flakes and pellets. It can dry biomass, feed, food and other materials. By drying the material from multiple directions, it achieves rapid drying and high evaporation rates. We offer customized solutions to meet the diverse processing needs of our customers.
Power: 44.3–71.80 kW
Drier Area: 30–124 m²
mesh belt dryer Operation
The above section describes the structure and operation of this automatic dryer. It is suitable for use in a variety of biomass pellet production lines and feed processing applications. This machine uses a hot air circulation system, employing drying methods involving airflow from different directions. Therefore, it can increase drying efficiency by 25% or more, while ensuring a more uniform drying result.
Parameters of Mesh Belt Dryer
Below are some different models of belt dryer to meet your various capacity needs. Each model uses steam drying to ensure a gentler process, which prevents the product from drying on the outside while remaining damp on the inside. The steam consumption for extruded feed is 140–160 kg per ton, with a steam pressure of 0.5–0.6 MPa.
| 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 |
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| Power (kW) | 44.3 | 49.80 | 61.65 | 71.80 | 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 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Drying Area (㎡) | 30 | 40 | 80 | 124 | 13 | 21 | 43 | 58 | 21 | 43 | 58 |
The above outlines the basic specifications and production capacity of this equipment. We can also provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements. With continuous advancements of RICHI technology, this equipment will offer an expanding range of configurations. Therefore, the final specifications will be subject to the actual quotation, to ensure they meet your production requirements.
Global CASES
Our circulating mesh belt dryers are used by customers all over the world. As well as being used in biomass projects, they are also used in the production of various animal feed pellets and extruded feed. They can adapt to a wide range of production scenarios, providing stable, efficient performance and a higher return on investment.
1.5–2 T/H Mesh Belt Dryer for Sale to a Feed Pellet Plant in Iran
This system is designed for fish feed plants to rapidly dry floating fish feed. This is a customized solution, where we provided a complete set of production equipment. These machines can produce high-quality extruded fish feed and animal feed pellets.
3-4 T/H Animal Feed Belt Dryer for Sale in Tanzania
The client for this project produces powdered and pelletized animal feed, requiring a high-efficiency dryer to ensure feed quality. We customized a space-saving two-tier production line for them. This solution has delivered a high return on investment for the client.
0.5–0.6 T/H Feed Circulating Dryer for Sale in Bangladesh
The client is a feed mill that produces floating feed and animal pellets. The dryer in this project is used for drying floating fish feed. We provided a complete set of production equipment. This customized solution meets their production needs.
2-3 T/H Wood Pellet Production Project in Indonesia
The raw material consists of wood chips, palm fiber with a moisture content of 50%. In accordance with their requirements, we provided a customized multi-layer belt dryer. This production line is primarily used for pelletizing high-quality fuel.
1.5-2 T/H Sugarcane Bagasse Drying Project in Brazil
For this project, we supplied a belt dryer to dry sugarcane bagasse generated by a sugar mill. The processed materials achieve an optimal moisture content of 15% for pelletizing. The resulting fuel pellets have a more stable structure and higher yield.
3-4 T/H Food Circulating Dryer for Sale in Thailand
Our Thai client needed to process dried tropical fruits for export. This circulating dryer prevents the caramelization of the fruit’s sugars. The processed dried fruits have a moisture content of 15%-18%, retaining their natural flavor and excellent palatability.
What raw materials can it process?
This mesh belt dryer is commonly used to dry animal feed, vegetables, fruits, grain crops, and other materials. It is also suitable for certain biomass materials, such as wood chips, straw, sugarcane bagasse, and grasses. For dehydrated filter cakes or paste-like materials, they can be pelletized or formed into sticks before drying.
Advantages of circulating mesh belt dryer
With advanced production technology and innovative design, our belt dryer boasts a range of structural advantages. Its heat circulation system recycles hot air, significantly reducing energy consumption per unit. Consequently, it delivers higher drying efficiency and superior energy savings.
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.
mesh belt dryer Applications
The drying temperature and duration of this industrial dryer are adjustable. Therefore, it is suitable for drying applications of various scales. For example, aquaculture feed mills, food processing plants, grain processing plants, and more.
Comprehensive Service
We not only provide high-efficiency drying ovens but also design other types of processing equipment, such as mixers, crushers, coolers, screeners, and packaging scales. We offer customization services to meet a wide range of production needs.
Feed Drying
As an animal feed dryer, it reduces the likelihood of feed spoilage. The dried, expanded feed is more suitable for oil coating. This ensures feed quality and facilitates storage.
Food Drying
Constructed entirely of food-grade stainless steel, it is suitable for drying food. The hot air circulation system enables gentle drying, preserving the food’s texture and nutritional value.
Grain Drying
It is suitable for drying grain crops such as corn, wheat. By adjusting the drying temperature, it can accommodate varying moisture levels. Dried grains are easier to process and store.
Service Programs
Personalized Services
About the circulating mesh belt dryer, we provide a range of specialized services. Through a combination of pre-sales and after-sales support, both online and offline, we ensure you have the best possible production experience.
Fast Shipping
We have set up a dedicated shipping system. Each dryer 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 continuous belt dryer 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
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about this belt dryer, which should help you to better understand the product. Drawing on years of experience in customer service, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us at any time, if you would like more information about this equipment.
What is the difference between a mesh belt dryer and a drum dryer?
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They differ in their drying methods. A belt dryer uses a conveyor belt to transport materials, which are dried by circulating hot air. It offers better drying uniformity and higher quality. It is suitable for drying lightweight materials such as sawdust, wood chips, forage, animal feed, fish feed, and food products.
Drum dryers dry materials by rotating the drum in conjunction with internal agitating blades. They offer faster drying speeds and are suitable for drying larger-sized wood chips, straw, grass, and other biomass materials. With lower investment costs, they are ideal for basic drying applications.
We also offer a variety of high-efficiency drum dryers, including wood chip dryer for sale, sawdust dryer machine for sale, and more. They are suitable for use in wood pellet production lines and improve the pelletizing efficiency of wood pellet machines.
What moisture content can this continuous mesh belt dryer achieve?
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It is an adjustable dryer capable of accommodating various drying levels. Typically, materials to be dried have a moisture content of 30%–80%. For biomass materials requiring pelletization, this equipment can reduce moisture content to 10%–15%. For extruded fish feed, it can achieve a moisture content of 2%–10%.
What is the difference between a circulating mesh belt dryer and a conventional belt dryer?
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A continuous mesh belt dryer is an industrial-grade piece of equipment suitable for large-scale material processing. Compared to conventional belt dryers, it offers a higher level of automation. When paired with a hot air circulation system, it enables faster and more uniform drying.
Conventional belt dryers have a simple drying process and lower output per unit. They are suitable for small-scale production and help reduce investment costs. For medium-scale production, the advantages of a circulating mesh belt dryer are more pronounced. In the long run, it offers a higher return on investment.
What heat sources are compatible with the belt dryer?
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This equipment supports a variety of heating methods, including electric heating, steam heating, and biomass combustion. The costs associated with these different heating methods vary. For large-scale production, choosing biomass or steam heating can reduce production costs while better meeting energy-saving and environmental protection requirements. (View YouTube)
