Dryers

Surface Dryer

A fluidized bed dryer that removes the residual moisture from salt crystals with a stream of hot air, producing dry, free-flowing salt ready for screening and packaging.

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Specifications

Capacity, dimensions, materials and power requirements are defined for each project. They depend on the material being processed, the required output, the moisture level and the conditions of the site.

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Product description

In a fluidized bed dryer, hot air is blown upward through a perforated plate beneath the layer of salt. The air lifts and separates the crystals so that the bed behaves like a fluid and every crystal is surrounded by hot air. This direct contact allows fast and even drying.

In a salt production line, the fluidized bed dryer normally follows the centrifuge: it receives the dewatered salt and reduces its moisture before screening and packaging. It works together with an air heater and a blower, and the exhaust air is usually passed through a dust collector. A cooling section can be added at the outlet so that the salt leaves at a temperature suitable for handling and packing.

Key features

  • Even drying through direct contact between each crystal and the hot air
  • Continuous operation suited to production lines
  • Gentle movement of the salt during drying
  • Can be combined with a cooling section at the discharge

Applications

  • Drying washed and centrifuged salt
  • Final drying of table salt and industrial salt before screening and packaging

Frequently asked questions

What information do you need to prepare a quotation?

Tell us the material to be processed, the required output if it is known, and whether the equipment is for a new line or an existing one. Drawings or photos of the current line help. If some details are not decided yet, our team can discuss them with you.

Are the specifications fixed?

No. The suitable design depends on the feed material, the required capacity, the moisture level and the site conditions, so the specifications are agreed for each project.

Do you offer maintenance and spare parts?

Maintenance and spare parts are among the services of Smart Makina. Contact us with the type of equipment and its current condition so the request can be reviewed.

Interested in Surface Dryer?

Send us your requirements and our team will prepare a quotation.

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