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Continuous Mesh Belt Dryer

A belt dryer is a highly efficient continuous drying system designed for gentle, uniform, and low-temperature drying of bulk materials such as biomass, sludge, food, feed, chemicals, and minerals. Using a conveyor belt to transport materials through multiple hot-air drying zones, the belt dryer ensures consistent moisture reduction while maintaining product quality, color, and structure.
Engineered for large-scale industrial applications, a belt dryer operates with excellent energy efficiency, thanks to optimized airflow, heat recovery systems, and precise temperature control. 
With features such as continuous operation, low operating costs, uniform drying performance, and automated PLC control, belt dryers are widely used in modern factories to improve productivity and reduce energy consumption. Whether for wood chips, sludge, fruit, vegetables, fertilizer, or chemical powders, the belt dryer delivers reliable and stable drying results for industrial production.
  • DWF

  • Jinling Dryer

  • 8419399090

  • SUS304/SUS316L/2205 ETC

  • Food,chemical etc

  • Changzhou,Jiangsu,China

  • CE,ISO 9001: 2008,ISO 10004

  • Customized

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Product Description

1. Overview of Belt Dryer Technology

1.1 What Is a Belt Dryer

A belt dryer is a continuous drying system that transports wet materials on a perforated or mesh belt through controlled drying zones. Hot air (or flue gas / process gas) flows through or over the product to evaporate moisture efficiently.

1.2 Key Advantages

  • Continuous and stable drying

  • Gentle treatment for temperature-sensitive materials

  • Suitable for large particle sizes and uneven materials

  • Flexible design: single-belt, multi-belt, or multi-stage layouts


1.3 Typical Applications

  • Biomass: wood chips, bark, sawdust, energy chips

  • Sludge: municipal, industrial, dewatered sludge

  • Food & Feed: cereals, vegetables, pet food, minerals

  • Chemical and industrial bulk materials


2. System Design & Core Components

2.1 Feeding & Distribution

  • Infeed hopper with leveling system

  • Uniform distribution across belt width

  • Optional spreading device for difficult materials


2.2 Conveyor Belt System

  • Perforated steel belt or wire mesh belt

  • Anti-static or high-strength options

  • Adjustable belt tensioning and tracking

  • Single-layer or multi-layer belt configurations


   Different kind of mesh belt

mesh of belt dryer


2.3 Drying Chamber Structure

  • Insulated steel housing

  • Modular sections for easy installation

  • Separate access doors for maintenance

  • Stainless-steel internal parts available for hygiene-sensitive products


2.4 Drying Zones

  • Multiple zones with independent control

  • Adjustable temperature, humidity, and air velocity

  • Long residence time for high moisture materials

  • Gentle low-temperature drying for quality preservation


Differenet Kinds of Belt Dryer Layout

different kind of belt dryer_

2.5 Heating & Air System

  • Available heat sources:

    • Hot water

    • Steam

    • Thermal oil

    • Flue gas

    • Direct or indirect gas burners

  • High-efficiency fans and heat exchangers

  • Airflow options: throughflow, crossflow, counterflow, or mixed flow


2.6 Discharge & Cooling

  • Adjustable discharge rollers or screw conveyors

  • Optional integrated belt cooler

  • Smooth transition to downstream processes (pellet mill / packaging / mixer)


3. Operating Principle

3.1 Step-by-Step Drying Process

  1. Wet material enters through the feed unit

  2. Material forms a uniform layer on the belt

  3. Belt moves slowly through drying zones

  4. Heated air evaporates moisture

  5. Exhaust air is filtered or scrubbed

  6. Dried product exits at controlled moisture level


3.2 Airflow Concepts

  • Once-through air system

  • Air recirculation for higher efficiency

  • Closed-loop drying for low emissions and solvent recovery

  • Hybrid systems combining recirculation and exhaust air treatment


3.3 Control & Automation

  • Real-time monitoring (temperature, humidity, belt speed)

  • PLC automation with touch-screen control

  • Alarm and safety protection for over-temperature and dust hazard

  • Remote monitoring options


4. Performance & Technical Parameters

4.1 Drying Capacity

  • Evaporation: customized water evaporation per hour

  • Throughput varies by material bulk density and moisture


4.2 Physical Dimensions

  • Belt width: customized(depend on customer material)

  • Belt length: customized(depend on customer material)

  • Single- or multi-deck configuration


4.3 Moisture Reduction Range

  • Inlet moisture: 40–80%

  • Final moisture: 5–15% (customizable)


4.4 Energy Efficiency Features

  • Heat recovery via exhaust air

  • Low-temperature drying options

  • High insulation and optimized air routing

  • Use of waste heat from biomass boilers or CHP systems


5.5 Technical Parameter

Type 1.2-8 1.2-10 1.6-8 1.6-10 2-8 2-10
Unit Number 4 5 4 5 4 5
Belt Width(m) 1.2 1.2 1.6 1.6 2 2
Belt length(m) 8 10 8 10 8 10
Thickness of material(mm) 10-80
Temperature(°C) 60-150
Total power of fan(kw) 8.8 11



Total power of dryer(kw) 10.1 12.3



Drying time(h)





Drying strength(kg H2O/h)





5. Applications by Industry

5.1 Biomass & Renewable Energy

  • Wood chips, bark, sawdust

  • RDF/SRF (refuse-derived fuel)

  • Agricultural residues

  • Increases calorific value and reduces moisture before pelletizing or combustion


5.2 Sludge Treatment

  • Municipal sludge

  • Industrial sludge

  • Produces stable, low-odor, easily handled dried solids


5.3 Food & Feed

  • Fruits and vegetables

  • Cereals, grains, and seeds

  • Animal feed and pet food

  • Consistent drying with minimal thermal damage


5.4 Chemicals & Minerals

  • Catalyst powders

  • Salts and fertilizers

  • Recyclables and polymers


Different size of the belt dryer Application:

Industrial belt dryer

6. Safety, Compliance & Environmental Features

6.1 Safety Systems

  • Fire detection and suppression

  • ATEX or NFPA compliant design

  • Explosion vents and temperature control


6.2 Environmental Options

  • VOC and odor control

  • HEPA or bag filters for dust

  • Heat recovery modules

  • Low-emission closed-loop drying


7. Optional Integrations

7.1 Upstream Equipment

  • Wet milling or size reduction

  • Dewatering presses

  • Mixers or blenders


7.2 Downstream Equipment

  • Fine milling

  • Pellet mills or briquette presses

  • Cooling and screening systems

  • Packaging lines


8. Summary

Belt dryers are highly flexible, energy-efficient systems designed for continuous drying of biomass, sludge, food products, and industrial materials. Their modular design, gentle air treatment, and wide range of heat sources make them suitable for modern industries requiring stable, controllable, and scalable drying solutions.


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