Industrial Dehydrator, 4 Trolley
BenchFoods IU-04 Industrial Food Dehydrator
A 304 food-grade stainless steel industrial dehydrator built for continuous, high-volume commercial drying. Fits 4 trolleys of 120 to 240 trays combined for 35.3 to 70.7 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 -
✓Four-trolley capacity
120 to 240 trays across 35.3 to 70.7m² 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
Four stainless steel trolleys each hold 30 to 60 trays depending on your chosen layer height, giving 35.3 to 70.7 square metres of combined tray area. A horizontal forced-air convection system moves roughly 21,300 cubic metres of air per hour per trolley, 85,200m³/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 2100mm D
- Loading Footprint Required2670mm W x 2560mm H x 3500mm D
- Trolley Dimensions920mm W x 1450mm H x 695mm D, 4 trolleys
- Weight1100kg
- Tray Count120 to 240 trays combined, depending on configuration
- Tray Area35.3m² to 70.7m² total
- Tray Size46cm x 64cm each
- Temperature RangeAmbient to 120°C
Trolley Options & Specs
Specs shown are per trolley. This unit comes with 4 matching trolleys.
Tray Types & Specs
Specifications
What's Included
- BenchFoods IU-04 industrial dehydrator with 4 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 31.4kW, average power draw 15.7kW. 3-phase, 400V, 50 to 60Hz, with custom voltage available on request. 2 exhaust fans, each rated at 850m³/hr and 1020pa static pressure.
Performance
Horizontal forced air convection delivering roughly 21,300m³/hr per trolley, 85,200m³/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 across all 4 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 different products at the same time?
All 4 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 multiple 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.