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Introduction

Kerone’s drum dryer are best suitable of drying of the viscous materials, concentrated solutions, slurries or pastes by on rotating steam-heated drums. Drum dryers are also called as roller dryer due to it constructions. The material to be dried usually slurry or viscous in nature, are spread mechanically on the two counter rotating drums as thin sheet, this sheet is then rapidly dried conductively by high heat that is generated within the drum. Depending upon the material to be dried the, we at Kerone produce various type of drum dryers such as for very wet or past containing high moisture level high temperature is achieved within the drum, however on other side if the materials in highly heat sensitive low temperature hot air is transferred within the drums. At Kerone, in last 50 years we have helped multiple industrial verticals with our range of drum dryers, best part of our deliverables are very pieces of dryers are carefully designed and customised post critically examining the material, process and desired output quality and achieve high degree efficiency.

The drum dryer is very flexible in nature, its operation depends on the pressure of steam within the drum, speed of drum rotation, width of applicator and the ratio of drum speed rotations. All these parameters can by control/ regulated independently without any dependency on each other. Typical value of the drum dryer components ranges from steam pressure in drum from 29 to 115 psi, rotation speed can vary from 2 to 30 rpm, thin sheet applicator width can be designed from 0.05 to 0.5 mm, and the ratio of drum rotation speed is from 1 to 5.

Note:Above mentioned parameters are ideal for most of common application, however at Kerone, we manufacture highly customised drum dryers that can handle the critical and unconventional application as well.

Why Choose Kerone Drum Dryers

Drum dryers are basically classified in two stages first based on the operating pressure i.e. atmospheric type and vacuum type within these two classification the drum dryers are further classified as Single Drum Dryers, Double Drum Dryer and Twin Drum Dryers.
The drum surface is machined to very tight cylindricity tolerances and finished to the required surface roughness for food or chemical applications, ensuring consistent film formation and complete product removal by the doctor blade. Kerone’s steam system design ensures uniform temperature distribution across the full drum width, preventing hot or cold spots that would cause uneven drying or product damage. Drum and doctor blade materials are selected based on the product’s abrasiveness, corrosivity, and temperature requirements, with options including cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel drums with hardened or ceramic-coated surfaces.

Types and Features of Drum Dryers

Kerone manufactures several configurations of drum dryers, each optimized for specific industrial processes. Depending on material properties and production scale, options include continuous, batch, or hybrid models with stainless steel construction and advanced control interfaces. The systems integrate high-performance components such as air recirculation units, heat recovery modules, and smart sensors for process efficiency and energy savings.

Features of Drum Dryers:

We have incorporated advanced features to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability. Below are some of the key features of our drum dryers:

Uniform drying across materials due to consistent application and maintained pressure throughout the drum surface
Highly suitable for drying viscous, pasty, and slurry-type materials
Ideal for heat-sensitive materials because of shorter drying time
Highly adjustable components including pressure, rotation speed, applicator width, and other operating parameters
Higher thermal efficiency compared to many other drying systems, as heat transfer occurs from inside the drum to the outer surface
Easy to maintain and clean
Available in a wide range of sizes and heat transfer capacities to handle diverse materials
Designed for continuous drying operation

Key Features

High drying efficiency with precise temperature regulation.
Custom-built for specific material characteristics and moisture levels.
Energy-saving design with optimized air circulation and heat recovery.
Fully automatic operation with real-time process monitoring.
Durable stainless steel construction for hygiene and longevity.
Uniform drying with minimal product degradation or discoloration.
Suitable for continuous and batch processing modes.
User-friendly interface with programmable control systems.

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Applications of Drum Dryers

Kerone’s drum dryers are used in multiple industries where efficient moisture removal and product consistency are essential. Common applications include:

Food Industry

Drying of fish, seafood, spices, fruits, and vegetables.

Pharmaceutical

Moisture control for herbal extracts and powders.

Chemical

Drying of compounds, catalysts, and pigments.

Agriculture

Processing of seeds, grains, and herbs.

Industrial

Dehydration of materials requiring uniform temperature distribution.

Kerone’s drum dryers exemplify innovation, reliability, and customization. Built with advanced heating systems and intelligent control, they ensure high efficiency, uniform drying, and consistent output quality. From small-scale production to large industrial setups, Kerone continues to provide world-class drying technology to meet evolving market demands.
Drum dryer takes viscous liquids, slurries, suspensions, and pastes as input material to be dried and produces the output as powders or flakes.

Drum dryers find application majorly in Food & Dairy industry and Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries for drying various type of pasts and slurries.

Drum Dryer Applications (Food & Dairy Industry)	Drum Dryer Applications (Food & Dairy Industry)
Cereal based baby food Milk for milk powder Skim milk Tomato puree Broth Yeast Coffee powders Malt extract Apple puree Apple sauce	Rice Wheat Maize Sauces and jams Corn Soybean Banana Cowpea Citrus pulps Fruit juice

Drum Dryers – Chemical & Pharmaceutical Applications	Drum Dryers – Chemical & Pharmaceutical Applications
Calcium Carbonate Suspensions of Zinc Oxide Sodium Benzoate Brewer’s Yeast Calcium Chloride Potassium Phenyl Acetate Polyacrylamide Gel Sodium Acetate Dye Intermediate Sulphur Black Calcium Lactate Antibiotics Insecticides	Resis Salt Barium Sulphate Suspensions of Kaolin Animal Glue Soya Residue (Okara) Sodium Sulphate Acid Violet Pregel Starch Distiller’s Yeast Di-Potassium Phosphate Pigments Glandular Extracts Calcium and Barium Carbonates