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 starches, metal powders, and more.
Let’s talk about your process — our specialists are ready to help.
Why choose the 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 operates with a steam-heated tube bundle rotating inside a stationary casing.
A series of lifters pick up the material and cascade it over the heated tubes while it’s conveyed along the length of the machine.
- The steam inside the tubes provides indirect heat for drying.
- A small amount of sweep air removes the evaporated moisture.
- Rotary joints at each end handle steam inlet and condensate collection.
Once dried, the metal powder exits the dryer at an elevated temperature and is fed directly into the Tubular Cooler, which uses water as a coolant.
Together, they form an efficient, closed, and energy-recovering drying system.
Applications
- Confectionery – conditioning and drying of moulding starch
- 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.
Better than a Belt Dryer or Fluid Bed Dryer
The Tubular Dryer is an indirect-contact dryer using dry saturated steam instead of hot air, providing significant safety and efficiency advantages:
- Lower dust explosion risk due to minimal air flow
- Smaller dust filters, reducing operating cost and maintenance
- Closed system with minimal contamination and consistent product quality
- Condensate recovery returning steam condensate to the boiler for energy reuse
- Uniform drying through precise control of temperature and residence time
Optional module: Tubular Cooler
Often paired with the dryer, the Tubular Cooler is installed directly beneath or alongside it — ensuring smooth transfer and precise control of final temperature and moisture.
Ideal for moulding starch and other heat-sensitive materials.
Why work with us?
100+ years
Experience in drying technology.
Engineered
Machines designed for dust control, energy efficiency, hygiene and clean-label compatibility.
Support
From testing in our lab to installation and after-sales service.
Sustainable
Efficient steam use, minimal waste and high product yield.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely. The indirect drying design minimizes dust formation and product carryover.
Yes. We translate lab data into predictable pilot and full-scale performance.
A steam supply, condensate return, and limited sweep air. We can help define the specs for your setup.
