The range of dryers and coolers supplied by Grain Tech Engineering and suited to industrial processing applications include the following types:

Combination processors include - stabilizer/dryers and conditioner dryers.

Each dryer/cooler supplied is specified according to the process application requirements following determination of the material characteristics perameters and specifications while also taking into account the total installation ancillary equipment requirements in order to provide a complete operational system.

Each of the types of dryer and cooler are suited to specific applications:
 

Continuous Fluid Bed

Features * Extremely high heat transfer coefficient; * Drying residence time adjustable; * May be arranged to break up lumpy   materials; * Sanitary design permits the same   machine to process different materials; * Easy operation and maintenance.

Typical Applications Excellent for processing breakfast cereals, specialty grains and seed products, malic acid, amino acid, organic hydrochlorides, feed and fat soybeans. Ideal for drying powdered, granulated and flaky products such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, industrial materials, foods and livestock feeds.

Static Fluid Bed

Features * Automatic operation; * Easy loading; * Complete rapid discharge of finished   product; * Stirring action is effective with materials   having poor fluidity; * Batch rotation ensures uniform product   quality; * Significant heat transfer coefficient.

Typical Applications Ideal for L-lysin high purity ammonium sulphate, zinc sulphate, drying of cereal products and other powdered, granular and crystalline products such as foods, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, prilled coated products and livestock feeds.

Counterflo Cooler/Dryer & Counterflo Combination Dryer/Cooler

Features * Fully automated continuous flow    operation; * Complete product clean out; * Variable discharge control; * Efficient heat/cooling transfer within the   product mass; * First in - first out product flow; * Easily incorporated as combined units; * May use direct or indirect   heating/cooling.

Typical Applications Suited to handling pelleted feedstuffs, flaked product, granules and similar products where gentle non-degradation processing is necessary.  Combination units enable drying and cooling processing to be carried out within a small area.

 

Single Pass / Multi Pass Belt Dryers

Features * Ideal for bulky products; * Variable control of heating/cooling   medium along the drying band; * Ideal operating conditions easily   maintained; * Uniform drying/cooling; * Moisture content removed from product   is easily adjusted; * Minimum degradation to the product   physical characteristics; * Easy to operate and maintain.

Typical Applications Bulky foodstuffs and forage products, animal feeds, fertilizers and other granular materials, industrial chemicals, flaky or formed cake products, antibiotics, pigments, clay materials, calcium carbonate, etc.

Rotary Drum Dryers

Features * Continuous operation permits mass   production; * Adjustment of temperature, volume,   rotation speed and humidity of drying   easily carried out to meet the required   conditions; * Handles bulky products and materials   while assisting to break up the mass   agglomerations; * Simple construction, easy operation   and maintenance.

Typical Applications Drying of forage harvested crops, sawdust, fertilizers and chemicals.  Drying of bulky difficult to handle flaky, fibrous and sticky vegetable and industrial materials.

Pneumatic Dryers/Coolers

Features * Available in a range of capacities; * Suited to continuous automated   applications; * May be adapted to readily fit into the   production arrangement; * Indirect or direct heating to suit drying   requirements; * Easy to install and operate; * Can be incorporated to convey product   while drying/cooling;

Typical Applications Ideal for removal of low moisture percent from powder and similar free flowing materials.  Suited to cooling dried product from alternative drying processes.

Continuous Tower Dryer

Features * Designed for high capacity continuous   flow drying of granular materials,    particularly cereal grains, pulses and    seeds; * Fully automatic control; * Available in wide range of capacities    and sizes.

Typical Applications Cereal grain and seed product drying and cooling, coffee drying.

 

Grain Tech Engineering has extensive experience in the provision of drying and cooling installations for a broad range of product types including provision and installation of ancillary materials handling and storage equipment together with associated pollution control facilities to ensure operational compliance with environmental regulatory requirements. Each application is detailed to ensure use of the most suitable equipment and determine the best operating conditions for the client requirements.

* Available in eight different sizes having a 
  capacity from 200 kg - 12000 kg/hr and 
  suited to processing a wide range of materials.
* May be incorporated for drying alone, cooling 
  alone or as combination processor.
* Mild steel or stainless steel construction.
* Adjustments to control the residence time are 
  easily carried out.
* Operates reliably and efficiently with little noise.
* May be supplied with all ancillary equipment to 
  make up a complete installation arrangement.
 

 * Incorporates new advanced first in first out drying/cooling
   processing technology.
 * Easily adjusted to control the residence time for correct final
   temperature/moisture control.
 * Operates reliably and efficiently with little noise.
 * Suited to processing granular, pelleted, flaked and coarse
   ground materials.
 * May be supplied as a complete installation arrangement with
   ancillary equipment items.
 * Available in seven sizes with capacities from 2.5 - 25 MTPH.
 

2.5

(0.75+0.55)1.3

5
(0.75+0.75)1.5

7.5

(1.1+0.75)1.85

10
(1.1+0.85)1.85

15

(1.5+1.1)2.6

20
(1.5+1.1)2.6

25

(1.5+1.5)3.0

* Incorporates the counterflo transfer principle for both 
  drying and cooling sections.
* Fitted with unique full base counterflo discharge for first in
  first out operation regulated by hydraulic drive system.
* Proven reliable and extremely efficient operation when
  handling granules, pellets or flaked materials.
* Quiet operation.
* Available in three sizes having capacities from 2 -10 
  MTPH.
* May be supplied with all ancillary equipment to make up
  complete installation arrangement.
 

Model: Capacity (t/h): Power (kW):

SGLN14x14x2 2~4 2.95

SGLN19x19x2 5~7 3.75

SGLN24x24x2 7~10 3.75

 * Combines the functions of stabilizing and cooling within a single 
   unit which is easy to operate and maintain.
 * Ensures total cooking of the pelleted product for superior finished
   quality.
 * Cooling section reduces the temperature to not greater than 3-5^oC
   above ambient.
 * Has a high capacity while being economical and reliable to 
   operate.
 * Available in three sizes having a capacity from 3-12 MTPH.
 * May be supplied with all ancillary equipment to make up a 
   complete installation arrangement.
 

Model: Capacity (t/h): Power (kW):

SWLN14x14 3-5 3.15

SWLN19x19 5-8 3.15

SWLN24x24 10-12 3.55

* Designed for drying/cooling a wide range of granular,
  pelleted, flaked, extruded and difficult to handle 
  products through transfer along a dual travelling band.
* Material is suspended in the horizontal position with 
  drying/cooling occurring evenly across the mass.
* Outer panel cladding is insulated for heat and energy
  retention within the machine.
* May be supplied with heated air from steam or hot
  water heat exchangers or optional indirect fired 
  burner.
* May be supplied with all ancillary equipment to make
  up a complete installation arrangement.
* Available in three sizes having capacities from 1-4 
  MTPH.
 
 

Model: Capacity (t/h): Power (kW):

SFGZ2 1~2 3

SFGZ3 2~3 3

SFGZ4 3~4 3

 * High capacity short time continuous flow dryer/cooler 
   suited to processing cereals, grains, pellets, granules, 
   fertilizers, extruded products, etc.
 * Materials is distributed evenly across the full bed for an 
   even relatively thin depth for continuous discharge 
   through a variable vane discharge unit while the drying or
   cooling air is drawn up through the mass for rapid contact
   with the bed material.
 * Easily arranged for automated control of the called for 
   final moisture content or temperature.
 * Readily arranged as a complete installation with 
   associated equipment items.
 * Available in two sizes from 5-18 MTPH.
 

Model: Capacity (t/h): Power (kW):

SKGH2045 10~18 3+1.5+0.75

SKGH1630 5~9 3+1.5+0.75

* Suited to drying materials from (70% moisture content
  down to (15% moisture content.
* Operates within a closed circuit for optimum drying 
  efficiency and economies.
* Incorporates safety devices to ensure that safety of 
  operation is maintained.
* Wet material feed rate is fully adjustable to enable 
  convenient control over the final dried moisture content.
* Operates at a recovery rate or up to 99.8%.
* Has complete modulating and automatic control system for
  regulation of the drying operation.
* May be complimented with either of a single stage or dual 
  stage pneumatic drying or cooling arrangement for optimum
  performance when processing very high moisture content 
  products or combining cooling following the drying 
  operation.
* Available in three sizes and capacities from 1-3 MTPH.
 

Model: Capacity (kg/h): Power (kW):

GSG1 1000 35

GSG2 2000 55

GSG3 3000 120

 * Equipped for post cooking of pelleted or extruded livestock and 
   acquaculture feeds.
 * Enhances the final product quality without damaging the 
   nutritional features.

 * Suited to a production capacity of up to 2.0 MTPH.
 * Power: 0.4x2kW