Tubular Dryer

Tubular Dryer

Energy-efficient drying for powders, granules and starches and built for continuous production.

Looking for a cleaner, more efficient alternative to a belt dryer?
Our Tubular Dryer delivers consistent product quality, minimal dust, and maximum energy recovery; ideal for confectionery, (modified) starches, metal powders, and more.

Why choose a Tubular Dryer?

- Continuous operation – reliable drying and conditioning 24/7.
- Energy-efficient – uses dry, saturated steam with condensate return to the boiler for optimal heat recovery.
- Low dust, high safety – minimal sweep-air, smaller filters, and reduced dust explosion risks.
- Compact & easy to maintain – fewer moving parts and simple cleaning.
- Seamless integration with Tubular Cooler – perfect control of moisture and temperature.

How it works

The Tubular Dryer features a steam-heated tube bundle rotating inside a stationary casing.
Lifters gently move the product over the heated tubes for indirect contact drying.
A shaft-mounted geared motor rotates the tube reel, while rotary joints handle steam inlet and condensate outlet.

Only a small amount of sweep air removes moisture and no large dust filters or wasted hot air like in direct dryers.

Applications

- Confectionery – conditioning and drying of moulding starch
- (Modified) starches – drying and pre-heating granules and powders
- Maize milling – drying maize germ and gluten meal
- Breakfast cereals – pre-heating and moisture control of cereal grains
- Metal powders – safe, controlled drying with minimal dust
- Pharmaceutical – drying a range of powders and granulates

Not sure if your product fits?
Use our laboratory; we can test your material, analyze drying curves, and recommend the best configuration.

Optional module: Tubular Cooler

Often paired with the dryer, the Tubular Cooler is installed directly beneath it — ensuring smooth transfer and precise control of final temperature and moisture.
Ideal for moulding starch and other heat-sensitive materials.