Drying Tunnel

Our Drying Tunnel will provide enough heat to the fruits, so that they can dry from the washing procedure and continue to the rest of the processing line.

Technical Description


The Drying Tunnel is a roller conveyor with a hot air generator on top of it. The machine can be used as a Pre-Dryer, before waxing, as well as a dryer after the waxing of your products. It is ideal for Citrus fruits, such as oranges, mandarins & lemons etc. Additionally, it can be used for more sensitive products (apples, etc.).

Technical Features:

  • Metal structure which has been properly welded and treated with three layers of polyurethane varnish with internal parts in stainless steel AISI 304
  • Series of aluminium rollers
  • Rollers rotation system
  • Two (2)  endless side chain
  • Hot air generator by means of one oil (diesel) burner
  • Series of centrifugal fans
  • Air recirculating system
  • Set of proper gear motors (for centrifugal fans)
  • Main drive by means of proper gear motor and electronic speed variation (Inverter-for the roller conveyor)
  • Thermostat with temperature indicator for easy temperature set up
  • Control board
  • Combustion chamber made of stainless steel (INOX)
  • Heat alternators (air tubes) made of INOX steel plates
  • Simple and easy electrical installation of the hot air generator