Gas Heating Dryers | Commercial chili processing plants | Gas-fired heating (30 kW Base ▲ 37 kW Advanced, IEC 60038), Stainless Steel (Grade 304, ASTM A240), 380V (IEC 60038) | High capacity (▲ Advanced: +25% throughput), energy-efficient gas heating, durable construction | Requires gas infrastructure, higher initial cost, noise levels (75 dB ▲ Advanced: 68 dB ISO 3744) |
Electric Heating Dryers | Small to medium bakeries/farms | Electric heating (15-25 kW, IEC 60335), Stainless Steel (Grade 304), 220-380V | Easier installation, lower emissions, quieter operation (55 dB) | Lower capacity (▲ Gas: 50% less), higher operational cost (▲ Gas: 30% cheaper) |
Solar Dryers | Rural/eco-friendly operations | Solar panels (10-20 kW), Weather-resistant materials (ASTM D638), passive/active systems | Zero operational cost, eco-friendly, low maintenance | Weather-dependent (▲ Gas: 2x faster drying), slower process (▲ Gas: 40% longer time) |
Tray Dryers | Small-batch pharmaceuticals/spices | Tray-based design (ISO 178), Electric heating (5-15 kW), manual loading | Flexible batch control, precise temperature (±2°C), easy cleaning | Low throughput (▲ Gas: 80% slower), labor-intensive, limited capacity |
Tunnel Dryers | High-volume food/confectionery plants | Continuous belt system (ISO 5232), Electric/Gas heating (50-100 kW), modular design | High throughput (▲ Gas: 3x more), consistent drying, scalable | Large footprint, complex maintenance, higher capital cost (▲ Gas: 50% pricier) |
Rotary Dryers | Bulk agricultural/mining industries | Rotating drum (ASME BPVC), Direct heating (50-200 kW), heavy-duty steel | Handles large volumes (▲ Gas: 4x capacity), versatile material handling | High energy use (▲ Gas: 2x consumption), requires skilled operators, noisy (90 dB) |