GEM - Band Dryer - Brochure

The Apron Dryer is made from a tubular structure with insulated panels on all sides to prevent heat loss. It is a continuous tray/apron type dryer wherein wet particles are fed in from one side and the desired dry particles are collected from the other end. Gradual and uniform drying is achieved by multiple fans and steam coils that provide the required temperature in each zone for the particles to dry. A transfer section towards the middle of the machine allows for the particles to overturn and mix evenly facilitating uniform drying. The transfer section which separates the conveyor drives allows different travel times for the tray conveyor belt between the feed side and the discharge side. Humid exhaust air is sucked out from the ductings on the top and the sides and is prevented from circulating in the drying area. A cooler section towards the end ensures that the discharged product is cool enough to be packed without any requirement for a separate cooler.