The improved rotary drum dryer developed by Yamei Machinery is a continuous drying equipment specially optimized for light biomass materials. Compared with traditional dryers, this machine supports 24-hour non-stop continuous production, featuring larger output, more stable operation and an extremely low failure rate. It serves long-term drying production lines for light materials such as sawdust and wood shavings. As a well-received mainstream machine in the biomass drying industry, it has gained unanimous recognition from customers nationwide.
1.Excellent tightness & controllable drying durationOptimized lifting plates and sealing assemblies eliminate air leakage and heat loss. The material drying residence time can be precisely adjusted to meet production demands of raw materials with different moisture contents.
2.Stable operation & high automationAdopting an integrated packaged structural design, the machine runs with slight vibration and low noise. Mechanized and automatic continuous operation drastically cuts labor costs.
3.Superior drying performance & low maintenance costMaterials form an even material curtain inside the drum for full heat exchange with hot air, delivering uniform drying and thorough dewatering. The machine boasts a simple structure for convenient routine inspection and maintenance, alongside a long service life.
4.Wide material compatibility for multi-purpose useIt can dry various powdery, fibrous and granular materials: wood shavings, sawdust, wood chips, wood pellets, coconut fiber, palm fiber, tree leaves, feed, fish meal, distillers' grains, medicinal residues, fruit pomace, peat, compound fertilizer, sludge, hard foam, seafood shells and more.
This machine supports multiple universal heat sources for optional selection: wood pellets, natural gas, coal gas, liquefied petroleum gas, electric heating, firewood, coal and other heating methods. It flexibly adapts to different factory energy conditions and production scenarios.
Designed with advanced thermal engineering concepts, the machine effectively eliminates heat loss inside air ducts, greatly expands heat exchange area and volumetric evaporation intensity, and significantly lifts heat utilization efficiency by over 40% with energy consumption roughly halved. Meanwhile, it occupies less floor space, substantially reducing customers’ workshop foundation investment and offering outstanding cost performance.
Note: The actual output and drying effect of the machine are closely related to the initial moisture content, density of raw materials and selected heat source type. Customized matching solutions can be formulated according to customers’ actual material working conditions.
IV. Technical Parameter Table of Rotary Drum Dryer
| Item | HGJ12000m Rotary Drum Dryer | HGJ15000m Rotary Drum Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Drum Inclination Angle | 3–5% | 3–5% |
| Drum Diameter | 1.2 m | 1.5 m |
| Total Matched Power | 11 kW | 20.5 kW |
| Drum Rotation Speed | 3–8 r/min | 3–8 r/min |
| Drum Dimensions | Length 12 m × Diameter 1.2 m | Length 15 m × Diameter 1.5 m |
| Machine Weight | 5,500 kg (5.5 tons) | 8,000 kg (8 tons) |
| Customization Service | Customizable model and heat source on demand | Customizable model and heat source on demand |
| Output Note | Output varies with raw material moisture, material density and heat source type | Output varies with raw material moisture, material density and heat source type |

Yamei Machinery specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of complete sets of biomass drying and deep wood processing equipment. With years of experience in this industry, we have developed exclusive customized solutions optimized for drying light materials such as wood shavings and sawdust.
All rotary drum dryers are supplied directly from our factory. Customization of heat sources, complete machine specifications and full drying production line layouts is available on demand. We deliver one-stop services including on-site installation and commissioning, technical training and lifetime maintenance support, allowing customers to purchase with confidence and operate without worries.