A Tray Dryer uses hot air circulation inside a closed, insulated chamber to dry materials placed on trays. Heat is typically generated via electric heaters, steam, or hot water, and air is circulated with a blower fan to ensure uniform drying.
Component | Function |
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Drying Chamber | Insulated box housing the trays |
Trays | SS perforated or solid trays to hold material |
Blower Fan | Circulates hot air uniformly inside the chamber |
Heating System | Electric, steam, or gas-based heater |
Control Panel | Temp/time controls, safety cut-offs |
Air Inlet/Outlet | For fresh air intake and moisture exhaust |
Temperature range: 40C to 150C (customizable)
Tray capacity: Typically 6 to 192 trays (or more for custom builds)
Material: SS304 or SS316 contact parts (pharma/food grade)
Airflow: Horizontal/vertical cross-flow for uniform drying
Construction: Double-walled with insulation to minimize heat loss
Pharma: Drying granules, herbs, tablets, powders
Food: Drying spices, fruits, vegetables, meats
Chemicals: Detergent powders, dyes, pigments
Ayurvedic / Herbal: Roots, flowers, powders
Textile: Drying screen prints, fabrics
Easy to use and maintain
High batch-to-batch consistency
GMP-compliant options for pharmaceutical use
Customizable tray count, heating system, and size
Product sensitivity (temperature, time)
Drying time & uniformity
Energy source available (electricity, steam, gas)
Batch size requirements
GMP/cGMP compliance if for regulated industries
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