Industrial Dehydrator, 2 Trolley
BenchFoods IU-02 Industrial Food Dehydrator
A 304 food-grade stainless steel industrial dehydrator built for continuous, high-volume commercial drying. Fits 2 trolleys of 60 to 120 trays combined for 17.7 to 35.3 square metres of total tray area, with PLC-controlled staged drying, an adjustable 0 to 120 degrees C range, and a 9999 hour timer. Backed by a 5 year commercial warranty.
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✓304 food-grade stainless steel construction
Double-walled with high-density insulation for energy efficiency and durability -
✓PLC programmable control
Stage drying recipes, monitor remotely, and export CSV data for quality records -
✓Two-trolley capacity
60 to 120 trays across 17.7 to 35.3m² of combined tray area, depending on your layer configuration -
✓Built to order
Manufactured to order with a 12-16 week lead time; standard domestic shipping included
Industrial-Scale Drying Capacity
Two stainless steel trolleys each hold 30 to 60 trays depending on your chosen layer height, giving 17.7 to 35.3 square metres of combined tray area. A horizontal forced-air convection system moves roughly 21,300 cubic metres of air per hour per trolley, 42,600m³/hr in total, so there's no need to rotate trays or trolleys mid-cycle.
Precision PLC Control
Set an exact temperature anywhere from ambient up to 120 degrees C, with a 0 to 9999 hour timer. The programmable logic controller stores up to 15 saved recipes with staged temperature and time steps, and connects to a desktop or mobile app over Ethernet for remote monitoring and control from anywhere.
Built For Continuous Commercial Use
Double-walled 304 food-grade stainless steel construction, insulated with high-density aluminium silicate cotton, is designed for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation. Manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility using premium components, and backed by a 5 year commercial warranty. A 316 stainless steel upgrade is available on request.
Dimensions & Key Specs
- Unit Dimensions2670mm W x 2560mm H x 1200mm D
- Loading Footprint Required2670mm W x 2560mm H x 2600mm D
- Trolley Dimensions920mm W x 1450mm H x 695mm D, 2 trolleys
- Weight750kg
- Tray Count60 to 120 trays combined, depending on configuration
- Tray Area17.7m² to 35.3m² total
- Tray Size46cm x 64cm each
- Temperature RangeAmbient to 120°C
Trolley Options & Specs
Specs shown are per trolley. This unit comes with 2 matching trolleys.
Tray Types & Specs
Specifications
What's Included
- BenchFoods IU-02 industrial dehydrator with 2 trolleys
- Your choice of mesh, fine mesh, perforated pan, or flat pan trays
- Built-in stainless steel drip tray per trolley
Power & Electrical
Max power draw 17.95kW, average power draw 9kW. 3-phase, 400V, 50 to 60Hz, with custom voltage available on request.
Performance
Horizontal forced air convection delivering roughly 21,300m³/hr per trolley, 42,600m³/hr total, with adjustable air speed from 5% (0.31 m/s) to 100% (6.29 m/s). 0 to 9999 hour timer, PLC control with up to 15 saved programs, and USB/CSV data export for chamber temperature, product temperature, and humidity.
Build Options
Choose your trolley tray height (15, 18, 20, 25, or 30 layers, applied to both trolleys) to set tray count and spacing, and your tray type (mesh, fine mesh, perforated pan, or flat pan). Tray type does not affect price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the lead time on this unit?
This unit is manufactured to order. Please allow approximately 12 to 16 weeks for build and delivery. Standard domestic shipping is included in the listed price.
Does tray type affect the price?
No. Mesh, fine mesh, perforated pan, and flat pan trays are all the same price. Only your trolley tray height selection, which changes the number of trays and the spacing between them, affects the price.
Can I run two different products at once?
Both trolleys in this unit run the same drying program at the same time, rather than as independent zones. Get in touch with our industrial team if you need a zoned setup for two different products simultaneously.
Does the unit include trays?
Yes. Each trolley comes with its full set of 304 food-grade stainless steel trays, plus a built-in stainless steel drip tray. Additional trays can be purchased separately.
Is this unit suitable for round-the-clock operation?
Yes. It's engineered to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for high-volume production environments.