Fish Food Dryers
Kerone Engineering Solutions Ltd. is a leading company in the provision of advanced industrial heating, drying, and process solutions of engineering globally. Having more than 50 years of expertise, we are experts in designing, producing, and delivering custom-made, state-of-the-art systems to meet the ever-changing requirements of the industries across the globe.
We have been involved in engineering excellence, sustainability, digitalization, and technological innovation to become a reliable collaborator whose business partners are in various industries. Kerone will implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in our systems to ensure smarter automation, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization that is data-driven, thus enabling our clients to be more productive, efficient, and reliable.
The Kerone systems are designed to meet Industry 4.0, which leverages AI-powered analytics and IoT connections to provide clients with data insights and intelligent automation to manufacture next-generation products.
Kerone Fish Food Dryers are purpose-built drying systems engineered to convert wet or semi-moist raw materials into stable, shelf-ready fish feed - pellets, flakes, crumbs or extruded diets - while preserving nutritional value and palatability. Designed for aquafeed manufacturers and integrated fish-feed lines, these dryers combine controlled airflow, gentle heat and precise residence-time control to remove moisture evenly, prevent spoilage, and deliver consistent product quality across a wide range of formulations.
Choose Kerone Fish Food Dryers for reliable performance, hygienic construction and lower lifecycle cost. Kerone designs prioritize food-grade materials, easy cleaning, and automation that keeps drying parameters within tight tolerances so manufacturers get high throughput with minimal nutrient loss, reduced rework and predictable energy consumption. Backed by local service and customization options, Kerone dryers help scale operations without compromising feed quality or regulatory compliance.
Kerone offers a range of dryer types suited to different production scales and product formats: continuous belt/tunnel dryers for high-volume pellet lines, tray and cabinet dryers for batch or small-scale runs, and fluidized-bed or rotary systems for delicate flakes and crumbs. Each dryer features adjustable airflow distribution, staged heating zones, and PLC control for recipe-driven drying, plus optional features such as multi-stage dehumidification, reclaim-and-reuse of exhaust heat, and integrated cooling conveyors to lock in moisture targets.
Kerone Fish Food Dryers deliver dependable, food-safe drying solutions that balance product protection, throughput and energy efficiency. Whether you run a laboratory batch line, a mid-scale contract plant or a full production aquafeed facility, Kerone’s modular designs and process controls make it straightforward to achieve target moisture levels, preserve feed quality and meet commercial timelines, all while keeping hygiene and maintenance practical for day-to-day operations.
Key Features:- Food-grade stainless steel contact surfaces and hygienic design for easy cleaning and HACCP compatibility.
- Multi-zone temperature and airflow control (PLC) for consistent, repeatable drying profiles.
- Gentle low-temperature drying options to preserve proteins, oils and vitamins.
- High thermal efficiency with heat-recovery and insulation options to reduce energy use.
- Modular capacity — scalable conveyors/trays to match small to large production lines.
- Uniform airflow distribution and adjustable residence time to prevent hotspots and over-drying.
- Easy access doors, quick-release trays/belts, and CIP-friendly layouts for fast maintenance.
- Customizable configurations (belt width, tray size, exhaust treatment) to suit product chemistry and downstream handling.
Kerone’s Fish Food Dryers are extensively used in industries. Typical applications include:
- Drying of extruded and pelleted aquafeeds.
- Processing of fish meal, flakes and crumb for feed blending.
- Dehydration of formulated micro-feeds and starter diets.
- Drying of feed additives, premixes and fortified blends.
- Stabilizing oily or high-fat feed formulations to prevent rancidity.
- Small-scale and contract feed manufacturing for hatcheries and aquaculture farms.
1. What types of fish feed can these dryers handle?
Kerone dryers handle pellets, extruded feeds, flakes, crumbs and premixes, practically any formulated aquafeed that requires controlled moisture reduction.
2. How does the dryer preserve nutrients and oils in fish feed?By using staged, low-temperature drying zones, controlled airflow and precise residence-time management, the dryer reduces moisture while minimizing thermal stress that degrades proteins, vitamins and oils.
3. Are the dryers food-grade and easy to clean?Yes, contact parts are made from food-grade stainless steel with hygienic welds, quick-release trays/belts and access doors to support cleaning-in-place (CIP) or manual sanitation procedures.
4. Can the dryer be integrated into an existing feed production line?Absolutely. Kerone offers modular units and custom interfaces (infeed/outfeed conveyors, controls) to integrate smoothly with extruders, coolers and packaging lines.
5.What about energy consumption and operating cost?Kerone dryers are designed for thermal efficiency, offering heat-recovery and insulated designs. Actual consumption depends on capacity, product moisture, and process settings; Kerone can provide estimates based on your product and throughput requirements.
6.Do you provide after-sales support and customization?Yes. Kerone provides commissioning, operator training, spare parts and field service. Dryers are also customizable (capacity, airflow design, control systems) to meet specific product and site needs.
