
Sugarcane Bagasse Dryer
The sugarcane bagasse dryer can dry bagasse with varying moisture content to the desired moisture level. It is suitable for pellet, feed production, and other industries. We offer drum dryers and belt dryers for bagasse. Among these, drum dryers are better suited for industrial-scale production. We can provide complete sugarcane drying solutions as well as customized equipment.
- Drying Results: Adjustable
- Production Capacity: 1–30 T/H
bagasse dryer Operation
This video demonstrates the operation of rotary drum dryer for bagasse in an actual production project. We provide customized solutions for different customers, capable of efficiently drying fresh sugarcane bagasse, pressed sugarcane bagasse, or processed, shredded sugarcane bagasse. Customers can adjust the drying time according to their needs to accommodate various production applications. You can also click below to learn more about our gentler belt-type sugarcane bagasse dryer.
bagasse dryer machine Model Selection
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%.
| 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 Speed (rpm) | 3~12 | ||||||||
| Inlet Temperature (℃) | 400~500 | ||||||||
| Outlet Temperature (℃) | 70~80 | ||||||||

Sugarcane bagasse drying equipment also includes hot air furnaces and burners. We can provide you with a complete set of supporting equipment. All components are designed for energy efficiency and can utilize biomass as fuel, enabling low-cost, high-efficiency drying.
Structural Design of sugarcane bagasse dryer
As an industrial bagasse dryer, this equipment features a high-capacity, high-output design to meet large-scale drying needs. We offer single-layer and three-layer drum designs to accommodate different factory floor spaces. The system includes multiple safety features to promptly prevent potential hazards. It is easy to operate, has a long service life, and supports your long-term production needs.
Support Rollers

Support Rollers
The drum dryer utilizes simple and efficient bagasse 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 dryer 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 bagasse drying 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 sugarcane bagasse 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.

What raw materials can it process?
This sugarcane bagasse dryer can not only dry sugarcane bagasse in various states and moisture contents, but is also suitable for other high-fiber agricultural and forestry biomass materials, such as straw and wood. This facilitates your integrated production and eliminates the need for duplicate investments in other drying equipment.









Global Cases
We provide efficient sugarcane bagasse drying solutions for sugar mills, biomass fuel producers, and feed processors worldwide. Below is an overview of our actual projects, including sugarcane bagasse drying machine and sugarcane bagasse pelletizing projects. Please feel free to share your production needs, and we will provide equipment solutions tailored to your specific applications.


5-6 T/H Bagasse Drying machine for Sale Pakistan
This equipment helps a sugar mill process sugarcane bagasse into fuel pellets. The material includes both fresh and stored sugarcane bagasse, which need to be dried in batches. We also provide pellet production equipment such as bagasse crushers and sugarcane bagasse pellet machine.


3-4 T/H sugarcane bagasse drying equipment for Sale Indonesia
The customer has biomass materials such as sugarcane bagasse, wood chips, and palm fiber that need to be processed. We provided a drum dryer to help dry these various materials. This solution includes a pelletizing system to produce sugarcane bagasse fuel with a diameter of 6–8 mm.


5-6 T/H Sugarcane Bagasse Dryer machine for Sale India
This is a large sugar refinery that uses fresh sugarcane as its raw material. The dryer also helps the customer dry other agricultural byproducts for pelletizing. We provided a complete bagasse pellet production line, including bagasse crusher, drum dryer, pelletizer, pellet cooling machine, and packaging system.


3-4 T/H Sugarcane Bagasse Dryer for Sale Colombia
This is a project for drying and pelletizing bagasse mixed with rice straw. The bagasse dryer system adapts to different raw material moisture levels and adjusts drying standards accordingly. The pellets have a diameter of 6–8 mm. Customers also use the system to produce other types of straw pellets.


8-10 T/H Sugarcane bagasse drying system for Sale Thailand
We supplied a complete bagasse drying system to a large Thai sugar mill to process bagasse with varying moisture contents. The solution includes a drum dryer, a hot air furnace, a biomass burner, as well as conveying, dust collection equipment. The dried sugarcane bagasse can be used as industrial fuel.


15 T/H Sugarcane Bagasse Dryer System for Sale Brazil
Our Brazilian client is a large sugar processing plant that also produces ethanol. This project helps them dry byproducts for use as boiler fuel. Due to the high-volume demand, we supplied two three-layer drum dryers. The client plans to expand its sugarcane bagasse pelletizing project based on this setup.

Service Programs
Personalized Services
As leading bagasse dryer manufacturers, we provide efficient drying solutions to customers worldwide. These solutions serve a variety of industries, including sugar mills, 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 sugarcane bagasse 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 bagasse 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 bagasse dryer machine. You can also provide us with your production requirements to receive a free consultation and a customized drying solution.
Does sugarcane bagasse need to be crushed before drying?
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This depends on the characteristics of your material. For sugarcane bagasse with high moisture content and long fibers, it is advisable to crush it appropriately. This helps prevent clumping, which can lead to incomplete drying. If your sugarcane bagasse has a loose structure, crushing is generally not necessary.
In another scenario, if you are producing feed pellets, we recommend using a sugarcane bagasse crusher in conjunction with the drying process. This improves the pellet formation rate. The standard moisture content for drying is generally 15%–18%. The optimal particle size is approximately 0.3–0.5 mm. The resulting pellets will have a uniform texture and better quality.
What are the operating standards for a sugarcane bagasse dryer?
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Due to varying application areas, there is no uniform standard for bagasse drying. This bagasse dryer is equipped with a variable-frequency drive that allows for flexible adjustment of rotational speed and drying duration. As a result, it can accommodate raw materials with different moisture levels and achieve drying standards for any moisture content. You can make reasonable adjustments based on your production needs and the condition of the raw material.
How do I choose between a drum dryer and a belt dryer for drying bagasse?
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Both types of equipment can be used to dry bagasse with excellent results. The drum dryer uses dry hot air for drying, and the material is evenly dried as it is lifted and rotated. It is suitable for industrial-scale production, offering higher drying efficiency and more thorough drying results.
Belt dryers use gentle steam-heated air, with the material remaining stationary on a mesh belt. This method preserves the raw material’s fiber content more completely. You can choose based on your specific application needs.
Can a single sugarcane bagasse dryer process multiple types of raw materials?
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Sugarcane bagasse dryers are large-scale industrial machines capable of serving multiple purposes. Drum dryers, in particular, can process a wide variety of biomass materials, such as sawdust, crop straw, palm fiber, rice husks, and other materials. You can flexibly adjust the drying parameters according to your production needs to achieve optimal drying results. (View YouTube)


