This is a project about a wood saw dust rotary dryer in Indonesia. The client’s decision to purchase a standalone dryer reflects their strategy to manage seasonal variations in sawdust availability and maintain consistent product quality.
This is a project about a wood saw dust rotary dryer in Indonesia. The application of the dryer in this project is quite unique. In Indonesia, a mid-sized animal feed processing company was expanding its poultry and aquaculture feed production.
The client primarily operates in Java, sourcing large amounts of sawdust from nearby timber processing facilities. Due to Indonesia’s tropical climate, freshly collected sawdust often contains moisture levels above 40%, making it unsuitable for direct pellet production. The client faced challenges with mold growth, inefficient storage, and low pellet quality when using untreated sawdust.
To solve this, the client decided to purchase a standalone wood saw dust rotary dryer. Instead of installing a complete animal feed production line, this single-unit purchase allowed them to enhance raw material handling without disrupting their existing pelletizing and mixing processes. The dryer was intended to be integrated with current equipment gradually, ensuring operational continuity while addressing the immediate need for moisture reduction in sawdust.
The client’s decision to purchase a standalone dryer reflects their strategy to manage seasonal variations in sawdust availability and maintain consistent product quality. By investing in this single machine, the feed company could focus on solving the most pressing production issue first—drying high-moisture raw material efficiently.
Name:
sawdust drying equipment
Country:
Indonesia
Date:
2025
Capacity:
4–6 tons per hour
Model:
φ1.5*15 m
Number of Layers:
1
Inlet Air Temperature (°C):
400~500
Outlet Air Temperature (°C):
70~80
The main material processed is softwood sawdust from species like mahogany, pine, and acacia, which are widely used in Indonesian timber and furniture industries. The sawdust has a moisture content ranging from 35% to 45% after initial collection. Without proper drying, using this sawdust in feed pellets would reduce pellet quality, cause excessive breakage, and compromise storage life.
After consulting RICHI Machinery, the client selected the φ1.5*15 m wood saw dust rotary dryer. This model features a 1.5-meter drum diameter and a 15-meter length, operating with a single layer and a drum rotation speed adjustable between 3 and 12 rpm. The hot air inlet temperature ranges from 400–500℃, and the outlet temperature is controlled between 70–80℃ to achieve optimal drying.
The dryer’s capacity meets the client’s requirement of 4–6 tons per hour, suitable for batch processing the sawdust delivered from local timber factories. The flexible drum rotation speed and temperature control allow fine-tuning according to sawdust density and moisture content.
The wood saw dust rotary dryer in Indonesia plays a crucial role in the client’s feed production operations. The machine removes excess moisture from sawdust, preparing it for pellet production for poultry and aquaculture feed. Drying the sawdust ensures:
The rotary drum dryer’s design allows uniform exposure of sawdust to hot air, preventing uneven drying and ensuring consistent moisture content. Properly dried sawdust blends seamlessly with other feed ingredients such as corn, rice bran, soybean meal, and fish meal to produce durable poultry and fish feed pellets.
Additionally, this dryer minimizes the risk of production downtime. By controlling moisture precisely, it prevents feed pellet mills from clogging or overheating due to wet raw material, which is especially critical during high-demand periods.
The wood saw dust rotary dryer was shipped via sea freight to the Port of Jakarta, Indonesia’s primary shipping hub. From Jakarta, the equipment was transported to the client’s facility on Java Island. RICHI Machinery ensured robust packaging and secure loading to withstand the long-distance sea journey, protecting the drum and critical components from potential shipping damage.
RICHI wood saw dust rotary dryer in Indonesia is widely recognized for their versatility and robust construction. Key features of this machine include:
This versatility makes the rotary dryer ideal for multiple types of biomass materials, including:
For the Indonesian feed industry, the dryer ensures continuous production, cost savings, and enhanced feed quality. Clients can also scale operations by purchasing additional rotary dryers as needed.
After initial installation and operation, the client provided detailed feedback:
"The φ1.5*15 m RICHI wood saw dust rotary dryer has dramatically improved our feed production process. Our sawdust now dries uniformly, making pelletizing much more efficient. We noticed fewer broken pellets and improved storage life. The machine is easy to operate, and RICHI’s engineers guided us on optimal temperature and drum speed settings. Maintenance is simple, and we feel confident in expanding our operations using this equipment."
The client also appreciated RICHI’s professional support. Engineers assisted in system setup, including airflow optimization and temperature calibration, which ensured rapid integration into the existing production line with minimal trial and error.
The deployment of the wood saw dust rotary dryer in Indonesia highlights RICHI Machinery’s ability to deliver specialized, high-quality solutions for biomass drying challenges. By ensuring precise moisture control, robust operation, and versatile processing capabilities, this single-unit installation allowed the client to upgrade feed production efficiency and improve pellet quality significantly.
RICHI Machinery continues to provide professional consultation, installation support, and after-sales service to ensure long-term customer satisfaction. Indonesian feed producers seeking reliable and efficient biomass drying solutions are encouraged to contact RICHI for tailored, high-performance rotary dryer options.
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