Technical Specifications
Key design and operating parameters for the 5HL-500 drying tower.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 5HL-500 Continuous Flow Grain Dryer |
| Structure Type | Continuous tower dryer |
| Drying Method | Indirect heating |
| Daily Processing Capacity | 500 Tons / 24 Hours |
| Hourly Throughput | 21 Tons / Hour |
| Drying Capacity | ≥41.7 t·% / h |
| Moisture Reduction | ≥5% |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3000 × 3500 × 30000 mm |
| Drying Sections | 10 sections / 1250 mm each |
| Tempering Sections | 5 sections / 1250 mm each |
| Cooling Section Height | 2500 mm |
| Net Dryer Volume | 246 m³ |
| Hot Air Temperature Range | 45–160°C |
| Main Hot Air Fans | 2 × high-temperature centrifugal fans, 75 kW and 55 kW class |
| Cooling Fan | 1 × centrifugal fan, 37 kW class |
| Elevator Motor Power | 11 kW |
| Control Cabinet | PLC touch-screen automatic control with interlock and alarm functions |
| Heat Exchanger | 1 set |
Tower Advantages
Why very large projects choose the 500-ton-per-day model.
Mega Daily Throughput
With 500 tons per day processing capacity, this model is suitable for large centralized drying projects that need strong harvest-season throughput and fewer bottlenecks in grain receiving and post-harvest handling.
Advanced Multi-Zone Drying Logic
The tower uses multiple drying, tempering, and cooling sections to support more even moisture migration, more stable drying behavior, and better grain quality control.
Large Capacity with Vertical Footprint Efficiency
The tower structure provides very high daily capacity while keeping the system vertically organized, helping large projects use site space more efficiently.
Key Engineering Features
Built for durability, stable airflow, and heavy-duty commercial use.
Heavy Galvanized Tower Structure
Built with hot-dip galvanized structural members and thick steel panel construction for stronger corrosion resistance.
High-Temperature Centrifugal Fans
Industrial fan layout supports the airflow demand required for very large continuous drying projects.
Indirect Heating Configuration
Indirect heating helps reduce contamination risk and supports cleaner hot air for grain drying applications.
PLC Touch-Screen Automation
The control cabinet provides automatic process control, interlocks, alarms, and practical operating convenience.
Flow Reversing in Mid-Drying Section
The mid-section reversing arrangement helps improve drying uniformity across the grain column.
Integrated Cooling Zone
The cooling section reduces grain temperature before discharge, helping support safer storage after drying.
Insulated Hot Air Ducting
Hot air ducts are insulated to reduce heat loss and help maintain more stable process temperature.
Heavy-Duty Elevator Matching
The supporting elevator system is designed for large project scale and continuous grain transfer duty.
Commercial Applications
Where the 500-ton-per-day tower performs best.
Large Rice Mills
Suitable for large mills that need very strong continuous dried-grain supply for downstream processing capacity.
Centralized Drying Hubs
Useful for large commercial drying hubs serving broad grain collection and regional intake demand.
Mega Corn Drying Projects
Suitable for high-moisture corn projects where very large daily throughput and stable operation are critical.
Grain Reserve Systems
Well suited for reserve and storage preparation projects that need large-scale moisture reduction and conditioning.
Port and Transfer Terminals
Practical for large grain logistics projects that need drying before transfer, shipment, or centralized storage.
Industrial Grain Handling Projects
Suitable for projects integrating elevators, conveyors, storage, and continuous drying into one system layout.
Need a Continuous Flow Dryer for Your Project?
Contact Tongtai Group for project matching, layout planning, and technical consultation for 500-ton-per-day continuous grain drying solutions.