Klamath K3 Commercial Tray / Tunnel Dehydrator (760 - 1520 Sq Ft)
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Product Description
For companies that have substantial dehydration needs today, but expect to expand production soon, this Klamath K3 Tray-and-Tunnel Dehydrator is an ideal choice that will keep pace with your growing business. After your original purchase of the Klamath K3 you can add on additional sections at a minimal cost making it easy to expand your production yield from 760 to 1,520 square feet. Manufactured by Commercial Dehydrator Systems, the leader in industrial dehydration since 1911, this dehydrator has a tough, stainless steel double-walled construction, fully insulated to optimize temperature control, humidity control and heat retention. The temperatures in your dehydration chamber can be monitored via the LED display with maximum operating temperature: 220F (104C), allowing your operators to fine-tune and customize production recipes, for a variety of dried products. The unitÂ’s powerful 10-horsepower ventilation fan helps provide uniform and consistent drying during your production cycles. The dehydrators gas burner generates 1,300,000 BTUs. Available in propane, butane or natural gas fuel. Dolly trays are 24" x 38" and stainless steel. UL EPH approved for food sanitation safety.
Note: this unit requires installation of intake and exhaust ventilation.
Dryer Dimensions:
- Height: 9-feet 9-1/4 inches
- Width: 4-feet 7-inches
- Depth: 13-feet 10-inches (fully expanded unit becomes 21-feet)
- Standard unit weighs approximately 10,500 lbs. with stacks for up to 20 ft ceiling, plus an additional weight for each extension
Specifications:
- Thermostatic Temperature Control (from ambient to 220F)
- Powerful 18" fan
- Direct fired gas burner
- 760 sq. ft. of drying space with 120 trays that are 24 inches by 38 inches
- Optional variable fan speed
- Note: This machine is expandable with up to 2 more sections and 1 cart per section, each giving you an additional 380 sq. ft. per, with the final extension totaling at 1520 sq. ft.
Estimated Operating Costs:
- Fan Motor: 10 HP
- Average Electrical Load (Fan): 12 kw/hr
- Average Heat Load: 390,000 BTUs
- Average Hourly Cost Fan/Heat:
3.9 Therms x $2.42 = $7.55
12 kw/hr x $0.12 = $1.44
Total Average Cost = $8.99/hr
*Note: All heating loads were computed based on a 40% consumption rate. This is an average figure, and may not accurately represent all applications. Energy costs will vary per Therm and Kilowatt. Check rates for your area.
Interested in this dryer, contact our sales staff at 877-231-8589 and be connected with a drying expert today!
Additional Information
Model# |
Klamath K3 |
Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Horsepower: |
10 |