Rice Husk Dryer
We provide rice husk drying equipment for rice mills, rice processing plants, rice husk pellet plants, biomass fuel processing plants, and other industries. In addition to common rice husk drum dryers, we also offer rice husk belt dryers. Each unit is shipped directly from the RICHI factory. Our quoted prices are factory prices and do not include any additional intermediary fees.
- Drying Results: Adjustable
- Capacity: 0.5-30 T/H
rice husk dryer Operation
We offer customized drying machines for rice husks, complete drying systems, or rice husk production line solutions. Below are operational details of drum-type dryers in actual projects. This equipment has been sold to numerous countries and regions, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Brazil. We provide rice husk drying equipment suitable for integration with various downstream equipment.
rice husk drying machine Specifications
Below are the specifications for two types of rice husk dryers. Customization services are available for each model. To minimize the footprint of large-scale drum dryers, a three-layer drum design is available. The standard production capacity range for these units is 0.5–30T/H, depending on processing requirements, rice husk moisture content, drying standards, and other factors.
rice husk rotary dryer
| 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 |
rice husk belt dryer
| 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 heat source for drum dryers is provided by hot air furnaces and burners. Biomass burners are less expensive to manufacture and more eco-friendly. Belt dryers can be equipped with either electric or steam heating systems. A complete rice husk drying system can also be configured with cleaning screens, pulse dust collectors, material conveyor belts, and other components.
Structural Differences Between rice husk Dryers
Through the rotation of the drum, rice husks are lifted and rapidly dried by hot air. This type of dryer is commonly used in the production of rice husk pellets and briquettes. In a mesh belt dryer, the material is spread evenly on a mesh belt, resulting in a gentler drying process that is suitable for continuous production and the drying of mixed materials. You can choose between them based on their structural design.
Support Rollers
Support Rollers
The bottom of the rice husk drum dryer is equipped with cast steel rollers. These rollers offer excellent wear resistance, thereby providing stable support for the drum and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
Roller Ring
Roller Ring
Four sets of roller rings are mounted on the outer side of the drum to provide support. These roller rings are made of 15-mm-thick cast steel, which is hard and wear-resistant, ensuring smooth operation of the drum.
Drying Drum
Drying Drum
The drum is available in single-layer or three-layer configurations to accommodate different factory floor spaces. It is 8 mm thick, resistant to high temperatures and wear, and has a long service life. To allow for flexible adjustment of the rotation speed and control of the drying results, this component is driven by a variable-frequency motor.
Material-Lifting Plates
Material-Lifting Plates
The inner wall of the drum is fitted with 6mm-thick material-lifting plates. Their function is to lift the material as the drum rotates, ensuring it comes into full contact with the hot air. These plates are easy to remove and replace, and are available in stainless steel or alloy materials.
Fan
Fan
This unit is installed downstream of the rice husk rotary drum dryer 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, rice husk and straw as fuel.
Chamber
Chamber
This rice husk belt dryer is constructed entirely of food-grade 304 stainless steel, which is heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant. Its interior features a multi-layer mesh belt structure, which maximizes space utilization.
Feed Hopper
Feed Hopper
This feed inlet features an extended design to ensure a smooth transition to the preceding process stage. It is constructed from high-temperature-resistant materials, making it suitable for installation in pellet production lines for drying high-temperature pellets.
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.
rice husk Dryer machine Applications
As industrial equipment, the drying machines can be used to dry various agricultural byproducts, as well as biomass materials such as sawdust and wood chips. Belt dryers can dry materials while preserving their shape and fiber content. Drum dryers, on the other hand, are suitable for powdered, flaked, and granular materials. If you need to produce pellets, we recommend crushing the material to a particle size of 3–5 mm. We can also provide a corresponding crushing system to operate in conjunction with the dryer.
Global rice husk Drying Projects
We provide rice husk drying, crushing, or pelletizing solutions to customers worldwide. Your project plan will be tailored to factors such as production requirements, raw material characteristics, and workshop scale. This also includes customized dryers and heat source options. Please feel free to contact us for a customized solution.
2 T/H rice husk drying machine for Sale in Indonesia
The customer is a rice husk pellet plant that produces industrial fuel pellets by mixing rice husks and sawdust. To reduce investment costs, the customer chose to build its own hot-air furnace equipped with a biomass burner. This drying system can accommodate various types of materials and delivers consistent drying results.
5-6 T/H Rice Husk Dryer for Sale in Bangladesh
This is a rice husk industrial fuel production project covering the entire process—from rice husk cleaning, crushing, drying, and dust removal to the packaging of finished pellets. It is equipped with multiple ring-dies, producing 6 mm and 8 mm diameter rice husk pellets suitable for combustion in industrial boilers.
8 T/H rice husk drying machine for Sale in Vietnam
This client is an experienced biomass fuel manufacturer needing to upgrade their production line. Their rice husks primarily come from various rice mills and exhibit significant moisture fluctuations. This drying system can adjust the drying duration based on the raw material conditions, easily handling different batches of rice husks.
3-4 T/H rice husk powder dryer for Sale in Thailand
This is a large-scale rice processing plant with an abundant supply of rice husk feedstock. The rice husk dryer uses rice husks and palm wood as heat sources and can process rice husks from different batches. The client also selected equipment such as a rice husk crusher, rice husk pellet machine, pellet cooling machine, and more.
1-2 T/H rice husk drying equipment for Sale in Malaysia
This client operates a biomass product plant and requires further processing of rice husks and palm fibers. To preserve the condition of the palm fiber, a belt dryer was installed. The equipment ensures uniform drying of rice husks and fiber materials through zone-specific temperature control and multi-layer conveying.
2–3 T/H rice husk drying system for Sale in Nigeria
The customer needed to produce carbonized rice husk pellets for use as industrial fuel. Building upon the pelletizing system, a carbonization section was installed for them. The dried material enters the rice husk pellet machine, and the resulting pellets undergo a carbonization process to produce high-calorific-value fuel.
Service Programs
Personalized Services
As leading rice husk dryer manufacturer, 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 rice husk drying 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 rice husk drying equipment 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 is information regarding rice husk drying machines, including costs, heat sources, suitable applications, and selection recommendations. We can help you test the drying effectiveness of your raw materials, develop customized equipment solutions, and provide comprehensive production line projects. Please feel free to contact us at any time to receive your personalized solution and an accurate quote.
What moisture content can a drying machine achieve?
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Our equipment allows you to adjust the drying time, rotation speed, and drying temperature, among other settings, so you can customize the drying parameters to meet your needs. For rice husk pelletizing, we recommend drying the material to a moisture content of approximately 15%–18%. This moisture range ensures optimal pellet formation and structure. In actual production, this range can be flexibly adjusted based on the raw material formulation.
Is a rice husk drying equipment required for rice husk pelletizing?
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You can decide based on the moisture content of your rice husk raw material. The ideal moisture content before pelletizing is within 15%–18%. Moisture levels exceeding this range can make pellet formation difficult and result in unstable pellet structure. If your raw material comes from different batches with significant moisture fluctuations, we also recommend installing a drying system. A comprehensive assessment of the raw material itself and supply conditions can help avoid unnecessary investment costs.
What is the rice husk dryer price?
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The rice husk dryer cost ranges from $5,000 to $218,000, covering both drum and belt types. The prices we provide are ex-factory prices for the complete unit and do not include the heat source supply system, customized configurations, installation services, etc. You may provide detailed production requirements or request the latest equipment quote.
Should you choose a drum or belt dryer for rice husk drying?
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The two types of dryers are clearly suited for different materials. Drum dryers dry materials by tumbling them and are suitable for powdered or raw rice husks. Belt dryers preserve the fibers and shape of the material and are suitable for processing straw, palm fibers, wood chips, or mixed rice husk materials. Both types allow for adjustment of drying time and temperature.
What are the heat sources for rice husk dryers?
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The two types of rice husk dryers use different heat sources. Drum dryers are heated by connecting a hot-air furnace to a burner. You can choose to build your own hot-air furnace to reduce investment costs. The burner can be fueled by biomass, fuel oil, or natural gas. We recommend biomass burners, which are more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. You can use wood chips, sawdust, rice husks, rice straw, and other materials as fuel.
Belt dryers can be heated using electricity or steam. If you have an existing steam boiler, this can reduce the investment cost for this equipment. Some customers with access to waste heat tend to choose this belt drying system. (View YouTube)
How is dust generated during rice husk drying managed?
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Rice husks are lightweight and contain silica, making them prone to generating dust. To protect the production environment, this rice husk drying system can be equipped with a pulse-jet dust collector. When used in conjunction with a blower, it not only effectively improves drying efficiency and promotes smooth material discharge but also collects dust from the air to prevent it from escaping.
The collected rice husk dust can be used for pelletizing or as fuel for the dryer. The dust management system can be installed at various stages of the production process.
