Compact food drying system

Achieve precise moisture control for product development and testing with this versatile compact drying system, designed to handle everything from delicate pharmaceuticals to robust industrial sludges, ensuring optimal quality and efficiency in your process development efforts.

The H01 Compact from HARTER drying solutions seamlessly integrates precision heat pump drying for controlled moisture removal in small batches. With a compact design housing both the drying chamber and Airgenex® heat pump module, it is tailored for R&D and lab environments. Applications range from food products like fruit chips to pharmaceuticals and medical cannabis, supporting varied end-product development. The temperature range of 15 – 75 °C allows flexible processing conditions for diverse product types, including solids and slurries. Its energy efficiency and closed-system drying ensure minimal environmental impact, while maintaining product quality and integrity. This equipment is ideal for pilot operations and batch processing, reducing development cycles and optimizing performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances product development efficiency with precise temperature control and adjustable drying parameters.
  • Minimizes energy usage through heat pump technology, reducing operational costs.
  • Facilitates a wide range of product testing in R&D and labs with compact, adaptable design.
  • Maintains product quality with gentle, climate-independent drying in a closed system.
  • Increases safety and process reliability with comprehensive control over drying conditions.
Applications
Pet food,Industrial sludge,Packaging,Sewage sludge,Food products,Medical technology,Medicinal cannabis,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Powdered pet food supplements,Dried biosolids,Dried medicinal cannabis,Jerky,Chewable pet treats,Medical device components,Biodegradable packaging materials,Fruit chips,Dried coating sludge,Vitamin capsules
Steps before
Pre-treatment,Size reduction,Mixing,Cutting
Steps after
Packaging,Quality control,Storage,Cooling
Input ingredients
Oberflächen,Lebensmittel,Tierfutter,Pharma,Medizintechnik,Medizinalcannabis,Verpackungen,Industrieschlamm,Klärschlamm
Output ingredients
getrocknete Oberflächen,getrocknete Lebensmittel,getrocknetes Tierfutter,getrocknete Pharma-Produkte,getrocknetes Medizintechnik-Equipment,getrocknetes Medizinalcannabis,getrocknete Verpackungen,getrockneter Industrieschlamm,getrockneter Klärschlamm
Capacity
30–70 kg per Charge
Temperature Range
15–75 °C
Batch size
30–70 kg
Drying Layer Height
Up to 200 mm
System Type
Closed System
Automation
Parameter Control
Automation level
PLC-Controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption
Variable temperature control
15–75 °C
Modular design
Compact form factor
Drying flexibility
Single layer or bulk drying
System type
Closed system
Airgenex®-Wärmepumpenmodul
Integrated
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Product Type
Food / Pet Food / Pharmaceuticals / Cannabis / Packaging / Industrial Sludge
Compact footprint
Yes
Machine footprint
Small
Trocknungskammer size
30–70 kg per charge
Temperature range
15–75 °C
Trocknung einlagig/shüttgut
Up to 200 mm height
Airgenex®-Wärmepumpenmodul
Integrated
Parameter control
Variable and adjustable
Temperature range
15–75°C
Batch size
30–70 kg per charge
Layer height
Up to 200 mm
Integration with Airgenex® module
Yes
System type
Closed system
Drying chamber loading
Sheets or trays
Market info
HARTER Drying Solutions is known for its expertise in energy-efficient drying technology, particularly using heat pump-based systems. They provide customized drying solutions for various industrial applications, focusing on energy savings and improved product quality.