How to choose a drying room?
With the increasing demand for agricultural product processing, food production, and drying of traditional Chinese medicine, the selection of drying rooms as key equipment has become a focus of attention for many enterprises and farmers. However, when faced with a wide variety of drying rooms in the market, how to choose the appropriate product based on one’s own needs? Jinlu Machinery will sort out the core points for choosing a drying room for you.
1、 Clear requirements: heat source, materials, and production capacity are key
The selection of a drying room first requires a clear understanding of the usage scenario and requirements. The heat source is the primary consideration factor, commonly including coal and diesel, air energy, biomass pellets, natural gas, steam, electric heating, and diesel. For example, steam drying rooms have low operating costs and are suitable for factories with existing steam supply; The natural gas drying room is environmentally friendly and has low energy consumption, meeting the environmental protection requirements of various regions.
In addition, the appropriate model should be selected based on the characteristics of the drying material. Different materials (such as cured meat, traditional Chinese medicine, dried fruits, etc.) have different requirements for temperature and humidity control, and production capacity directly affects the size of the drying room and the amount of drying per time, ranging from 300 kilograms to 7000 kilograms.
2、 Material and Structure: Corrosion resistance and easy cleaning are the key points
The material of the drying room directly affects its service life and hygiene standards. Wuhan GeTe Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. suggests using SUS304 stainless steel plates for the interior of food drying rooms, which are resistant to high temperatures, corrosion, and easy to clean; For industrial use, galvanized or colored steel plates can be chosen to reduce costs.
In addition, the structural design of the drying room also needs to be optimized. For example, the through flow circulating air is suitable for hanging materials, while the laminar flow requires adjusting the host configuration to improve drying efficiency.
3、 Craftsmanship and Intelligence: Precise Control Enhances Quality
The drying process is crucial for the quality of the finished product. Jinlu Machinery suggests that users can conduct on-site inspections of manufacturers to understand their drying curve control capabilities. For example, the constant temperature and humidity mode is suitable for low value materials, while high-value products (such as traditional Chinese medicine) require dynamic adjustment of temperature and humidity.
In recent years, intelligent drying rooms have gradually become popular. If fully electric drying equipment is used, combined with IoT monitoring, precise temperature control can be achieved, improving efficiency while reducing energy consumption.
4、 Lease or purchase? Flexible choices to reduce costs
For enterprises with short-term needs or limited funds, leasing a drying workshop becomes a feasible option. For example, the intermittent drying workshop offers a 5-year lease and is equipped with facilities such as drying fields and turnover boxes, making it suitable for Chinese herbal medicine processing enterprises.
5、 Safety and after-sales service: an indispensable guarantee
When purchasing, attention should be paid to the explosion-proof performance of the equipment (such as paint drying room), fire safety acceptance, and water and electricity matching situation. At the same time, prioritize choosing brands that provide comprehensive after-sales service.
The selection of a drying room should comprehensively consider the heat source, materials, production capacity, materials, and level of intelligence, and choose to purchase or lease based on the budget. Jinlu Machinery suggests that users should conduct on-site inspections of manufacturers and compare different solutions to ensure that they purchase the most suitable equipment for their own needs.