Industrial air heater for agriculture and industry
Optimize energy efficiency and maintain high air quality in your production line with advanced air heaters, ensuring precise temperature control crucial for quality drying and heating applications.

The Belt and Layer Dryers from STELA Laxhuber are engineered for high-capacity drying, efficiently serving industries from agriculture to timber and food processing. Utilizing continuous operation, these dryers are optimized for granules, slurry, and solid materials, meeting the needs of diverse applications including cornflakes, chipboard, and dried vegetable snacks. Capable of processing substantial throughput, they ensure consistent and energy-efficient results, integrating seamlessly into existing production lines with PLC-control for precision and remote monitoring. Available in robust material compositions for enhanced durability, they comply with stringent environmental regulations. With options for customization, STELA provides engineering support to tailor solutions to specific processing needs.
Benefits
- Enhances processing efficiency with continuous operation, minimizing production delays.
- Lowers energy costs with optimized drying technology.
- Ensures compliance with environmental standards through flue gas management.
- Reduces operational labor through PLC-controlled precision and remote monitoring.
- Customizable design supports a variety of industrial applications and material types.
- Applications
- Water and sewage sludge management,Pet food,Pellets,Recycling materials,Renewable fuels,Agricultural products,Pulp and paper products,Food products,Timber industry products,Cement
- End products
- Muesli base flakes,Pulp for paper production,Granola bars,Cornflakes,Chipboard,Alternative cement fuels,High-quality pet food,Wood pellets,Biogas,Extrudates for snacks and bars,Treated sewage sludge,Dried vegetable snacks,Biodiesel,Osb boards,Recycled plastics
- Steps before
- Grinding,Purification,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Packing,Sterilization
- Input ingredients
- oil fuels,gas fuels,renewable raw materials,combustion gases,fresh air
- Output ingredients
- warm air,hot air,homogeneous hot air,flue gas-free hot air
- Air Heater Efficiency
- 100% for direct,over 91% for indirect
- Fuel Type Utilization
- Oil,gas,renewable raw materials
- Combustion Chamber Material
- Heat resistant material
- Operating Mode
- Direct and indirect
- Combustion Gas Handling
- Direct contact (direct mode),Flue gas-free (indirect mode)
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Agricultural applicability
- Agricultural drying processes
- Industrial applicability
- Industrial drying processes
- Heat Recovery System
- Yes
- Discharge Method
- High position discharge
- Control Panel Type
- PLC
- Combustion Chamber Material
- Heat resistant material
- Mobile Chassis
- Yes
- Outer and Intermediate Casing
- Minimize radiation loss
- Air Heater Type
- Direct and Indirect
- Combustion Chamber Type
- Centred
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI
- Integration possibilities
- Automation system integration
- Discharge method
- High position discharge
- Market info
- Stela Laxhuber is known for their expertise in manufacturing custom-engineered drying systems, particularly belt dryers for biomass, sludge, and food industries, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and energy efficiency in the market.