Barrel dryer: Discover how you may substantially improve your energy balance, your process and the quality of your product: Airgenex®food barrel dryer with integrated heat pump

Barrel dryers are another option for drying small production quantities. They may be designed for manual operation. Additional conveyance provisions are used for semi or fully automatic solutions. This is recommendable for higher or continuous processing quantities. In-barrel drying takes place sometimes in fully static mode, most often in minimal intermittent movement mode. The exact movement parameters are critical and are determined in drying tests. Owing to its intermittent movement the barrel is suited for less sensitive products, e. g. products subjected to subsequent grounding.

Airgenex®food is based on our purpose developed and highly efficient drying technology. Following an alternative physical approach, it features a set of qualities including low temperatures, low energy consumption and high process reliability. Our dryers dehumidify within a defined temperature range of 20 °C to 70 °C. This is done using extremely dry process air and customized air routeing. We thus achieve quality drying results. Food undergoes both gentle and reliable treatment. The heat pump technology integrated in each dryer makes the dehumidification process highly efficient. Drying always takes place in a system that is closed in terms of air and energy, and is thus completely independent of the climate. Moreover, you will achieve positive results as far as bioactivity, aroma and appearance is concerned. Airgenex®food barrel dryers are built in conformance with hygienic design requirements.

High temperature zones for sterilization or other purposes may easily be integrated in the system. Airgenex®food condensation drying may also be slightly modified to provide cooling if desired or required for the specific process.

Harter dryers with integrated heat pump were classified as future fit technology in 2017. Our customers may thus enjoy government subsidy.