Balanced and Controlled Air Flow for Uniform Product Drying

Maverick, Extruder Development Group, a division of Wenger Manufacturing, is also a supplier of Dryers and Dryers / Coolers for commercial applications. Each Maverick dryer is designed to meet your specific process needs and production capacity.

Maverick also designs and manufactures premium extrusion systems for the production of pet and aquaculture feed. The technical assistance of the dryers is available 24 hours a day through a team of specialized engineers and technicians.

Process air flexibility

The direction of air flow through the product layer can be altered for optimized process control. This critical attribute allows production managers to reconfigure the dryer in order to optimize air flow. The fastest rate of process air flow through the product layer increases the energy efficiency of the dryer and maximizes uniformity of final product moisture.

Temperature control is available through the TruTemp (Actual Temperature) setting. This means that each conveyor has separate temperature zones, and thus, the temperature can be adjusted to the drying curve of the product.

Process Control Options

The exclusive control systems for dryers are designed to obtain greater process efficiency. Maverick offers an Automatic Process Control System (APC) that connects the dryer to equipment upstream or downstream in the process flow. Manual controls are also available.

Product Spreader

The drying uniformity depends on the homogeneous distribution of the product. The product spacer was specially developed to spread the product evenly on the conveyors. Adjusting the spacer to achieve the ideal product layer is essential for the quality of the final product.

Heat Source Option

Direct heat is supplied using natural gas or LPG (Propane / Butane) as an energy source. The dryers are shipped with a complete pre-assembly of the pipeline and pre-installation of the gas train. The dryers are equipped with all the safety interlocks required by the ABNT and FM standards.

The indirect heat source, through steam, is provided by stainless steel high-durability heat exchangers that are externally protected by replaceable metal meshes. Steam heating systems include valves, traps, and all necessary piping components.

Superior Engineering and Specialized Labor

Each Maverick dryer is projected using the Creo 3D modeling software. The steel plates are laser cut and the structures are welded into templates, creating a perfect fit in the installation.

Conveyor Belt Options

Overlapping, or hinged, high-durability trays are available in galvanized steel. The perforations of the trays are elongated. The objective of the support of the conveyor belts is to add robustness to the system and guarantee the continuous movement of the product.

MAVERICK DOUBLE-DUCT DRYER / COOLER WITH CENTRALIZED AIR FLOW

Duplo Pipeline Advantages

Balanced Air Flow for Uniform Drying

Hot air from both sides of the dryer

Minimizes uneven drying from side to side in the product layer.

Eliminates the need for air.

Air flow heated up or down through the product layer.

Reduces drying non-uniformity throughout the product layer.

Process Flexibility in Future Operations

Air Flow Direction is quickly altered.

Absorbs changes in products.

Adapts to process changes.

Cleaning and Maintenance.

Easy access to the inside of the dryer.

Externally located fans and burners.