McKenzie Commercial Tray / Tunnel Dehydrator (1,595 - 4,785 Sq Ft)

The McKenzie tray dryer blurs the separation between cabinet dryers and tunnel dryers. The McKenzie is unique in that it has a small footprint, and yet utilizes dollies carrying trays, like the much larger systems. This combination allows the McKenzie to conduct batch, batch-to-dry, counter-flow, and parallel flow dehydration protocols, all with the same system. The McKenzie is expandable, and can double in capacity, with minimal additional investment. Versatile and effective the McKenzie is an outstanding choice. The McKenzie has double-walled stainless steel walls, completely insulated in order to optimize humidity control, temp control, and heat retention. Temperatures in the dehydration tunnel are monitored via LED display with max operating temp is 220F (104C), making it easy to customize and fine-tune your production protocols for a wide variety of dried products. The dryer burner produces about a million BTUs (the burner is available in natural gas, propane, or butane). With a powerful 10 Hp circulation fan, heated air circulates in a uniform and consistent manner. Note: this dehydrator requires intake / exhaust ventilation.

Dolly trays are available in stack-able plastic (each tray 27" x 38", total space of 1,362 sq. ft.) or perforated stainless steel (each tray 24" x 38", total space of 1,595 sq. ft.)

Option A: Plastic Trays - The standard size will have 1,362 sq. ft. (126.53 sq m) of drying space available:

• Each tray is 27-in. x 38-in. (68.58 cm x 96.52 cm), 34 stackable trays per stack with 6 carts.
• Each tray will allow 6.68 sq. ft. (.62 sq m) of product space.
• Each expansion can add an additional 4 carts. Fully expanded dryer holds 18 carts.

Option B: Stainless Steel perforated trays - The standard size will have 1595 sq. ft. (148.18 sq m) of drying space available:

• Each tray is 24-in. x 38-in. (60.96 cm x 96.52 cm), 42 trays per cart with 6 carts.
• Each tray will allow 6.33 sq. ft. (.59 sq m) of product space.
• Each expansion allows 4 more additional carts. A fully expanded dryer has triple the original capacity of a standard version. Total is 18 carts with 756 trays, 4785.48 sq ft.
• Requires ducting for exhaust (out) and fresh air intake (in).

Dryer Dimensions

• Height: 12-feet (3.66 m)
• Width: 5-feet, 1-inch (1.52 m, 2.54 cm)
• Length: 17-feet, 6-inches (5.18 m, 15.24 cm)
• Each extension is 7-feet, ½-inch (2.13 m, 1.27 cm) long
• A maximum of 3 Extensions making the total length 38-feet, 7-7/8-inches
• Expandable from 1,595 sq. ft. (148.18 sq m) to 4,785 sq. ft. (444.54 sq m)

Specifications:

• Thermostatic Temperature Control (from ambient to 220F/104C.)
• Powerful fixed speed fan (optional variable speed available).
• Direct fired gas burner
• Adjustable fresh air inlet (humidity control) Steel tubing construction for easy relocation if necessary.
• Optional AHCS (Adjustable Humidity Control System) recommended to lower operational costs.

Estimated Operating Costs

• Average Load: Heat/Electrical: 520,000 BTU's (or 5.2 Therms) 12 kw/hr (fan motor)
• Average US cost per therm/kilowatt hour:
  5.2 Therms x $2.42 = $10.06
  12 kw/hr x $0.12 = $1.44
  Total Average Cost = $11.50/hr
  

*Notes: 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!