Continuous multi-zone belt dryer
Hot air circulates through product layers on a moving belt, with temperature and air flow set per zone. Modules can be added later.
Drying & dehydration
Industrial Dryers and Dehydration Lines for Fruit and Vegetables
Multi-zone belt dryers, dewatering feeders, air knives and spin dryers for fry lines, fresh-cut, IQF and dried fruit and vegetable products.
- Multi-zone belt dryers with per-zone temperature and air flow
- Dewatering before freezing, frying or packing
- Leafy green and herb drying lines
- Cooling sections after drying
Drying equipment
Vibrating dewatering feeder & air knife
Spreads product in an even layer, drains free water and blows off surface water.
Continuous spin dryer
Centrifugal drying of washed leafy greens before weighing and packing.
Details →Leafy green and herb drying line
Washing, dewatering, wilting and belt drying for leafy greens and herbs.
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Ambient air cooling conveyor
Fans pull ambient air through the belt to cool product after drying or frying.
Typical dehydration line
Drying questions
Dewatering or dehydrating?
Dewatering removes surface water after washing or blanching, for fresh-cut, IQF and fry lines. Dehydrating removes internal moisture to make shelf-stable dried products. Bigtem builds both.
Which products can be dried?
Onions, garlic, peppers, carrots, broccoli, herbs, tomatoes, apricots, figs and other fruit and vegetables, as well as nuts after hulling.
How is drying controlled?
Temperature, air flow and residence time are set per zone, so product dries evenly without scorching or case hardening.
Can a dryer be expanded later?
Yes. Multi-zone belt dryers are modular and zones can be added.
Related: Leafy green drying line · Frozen F&V lines · Onions & garlic
Tell us your crop, capacity and timeline
A Bigtem USA engineer will review your project and follow up with a recommended configuration and a utilities outline.