28 Tray Commercial Dehydrator, 2 Zone
Benchfoods 28 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator
A 100% stainless steel commercial dehydrator with 2 independent zones and 11.9 square metres of tray area across 28 large 50 x 85cm trays. Adjustable from 15 degrees C to 90 degrees C, plus an Ambient Air Mode, with a tempered glass observation window and lockable castor wheels. Backed by a 5 year commercial warranty.
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✓304 food grade stainless steel trays
Large 50 x 85cm trays dry food evenly on both sides -
✓2 independent drying zones
Run different times and temperatures across the unit -
✓Tempered glass observation window
Check on a batch without opening the door -
✓Lockable castor wheels
Move the unit around a commercial kitchen or production space
Commercial Capacity, Two Independent Zones
28 large stainless steel mesh trays give you 11.9 square metres of total drying area, the largest tray area in the Benchfoods commercial range. The unit is split into 2 independent zones, each with its own 318 litre chamber, so you can run two different products at two different settings at the same time.
Precise Control, Set And Forget
Set an exact temperature from 15 degrees C to 90 degrees C in 1 degree increments, or switch to Ambient Air Mode. The 199 hour digital timer with memory function lets you save your preferred settings, and a tempered glass observation window lets you check on a batch without letting heat escape.
Built For Heavy Duty Commercial Use
100% stainless steel, double walled construction with fully sealed motors and dual ball bearings is designed for continuous, everyday commercial operation, pulling up to 50 percent less energy than comparable models. UL and NSF certified, mounted on lockable castor wheels, and backed by a 5 year commercial warranty.
Dimensions & Key Specs
- Unit Dimensions880mm W x 1690mm H x 670mm D
- Chamber Dimensions865mm W x 735mm H x 500mm D, per zone, 318L per zone, 636L total
- Weight140kg
- Tray Count28 stainless steel mesh trays
- Tray Area11.9m² total
- Tray Size50cm x 85cm each
- Temperature Range15°C to 90°C, plus Ambient Air Mode
Specifications
What's In the Box
- Benchfoods 28 Tray commercial dehydrator
- 28 stainless steel mesh trays
- 2 stainless steel pan drip trays
Power & Electrical
Max power draw 6.8kW, average power draw 3.4kW, 220 to 240V, 50 to 60Hz, max amperage 29A. Requires a single phase 32A safety breaker. Supplied with a 3 wire cable and no plug tip.
Performance
Horizontal forced air convection with 14mm x 14mm mesh spacing and 50mm between trays. 199 hour digital timer with memory function, tempered glass observation window, fully sealed motors with dual ball bearings, lockable castor wheels, and an average operating noise level of 60dB.
Biltong Bundle Upgrade
Available with the Biltong Bundle configuration, adding stainless steel biltong racks and stainless steel butcher hooks so you can hang meat alongside standard tray drying. Contact us to discuss a larger hook configuration for this size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2 independent zones mean?
The dehydrator is split into two separate 318 litre chambers, each with its own controls, so you can run two different products at two different temperatures and times in the same unit at once.
What is the difference between the Standard and Biltong Bundle configurations?
The Standard configuration includes the dehydrator with 28 mesh trays and 2 drip pans. The Biltong Bundle configuration adds stainless steel biltong racks and stainless steel butcher hooks so you can hang meat for biltong alongside standard tray drying. A larger 2 zone hook configuration is also available, contact us for details.
Do I need to rotate the trays while drying?
No. The horizontal forced air convection system reaches all 28 trays evenly, so food dries without needing to be rotated during the cycle.
Is this dehydrator certified for commercial use?
Yes. It is UL and NSF certified and built from 100% stainless steel for ongoing, everyday commercial operation.
Do you offer a price match guarantee?
Yes. Found it cheaper elsewhere? Let us know and we will do our best to beat it.