Disc honey dryer 70 kg (50 l) with air heater, 230 V SAF NATURA

01 · OPERATION

Disc surfaces help water evaporate

Eleven Ø 530 mm discs rotate through the honey and expose a thin film to the air. A 600 W heater and 150 m³/h fan support evaporation. The tank has no heater: heated air can transfer warmth to the honey, but does not replace controlled batch preparation. The disc motor is rated at 250 W.

02 · PERFORMANCE

Up to four points with suitable feed honey

The manufacturer states up to 4 percentage points in 8 hours with honey entering at 35–38 °C; 21 to 17% is an example. Warm the honey with a heating blanket or warming cabinet, keeping the product at or below 40 °C, and record warming time. Include preparation in the total batch time. HMF increases with temperature and time; Spain’s general legal limit is 40 mg/kg (RD 1049/2003, with specific exceptions).

03 · CONTROL

Measure moisture before and after drying

The HES-02 controls rotation and temperature. Use representative refractometer readings to decide when drying is complete. Drying requires sufficiently dry air. As a reference, Bogdanov gives an equilibrium near 60% relative humidity for clover honey containing 18.3% water: honey at 17–18% can absorb water in a more humid room. Monitor room humidity and use dehumidification when the air prevents you from reaching your target. As a practical storage target, aim for moisture below 18%. In Spain, Royal Decree 1049/2003 sets a general maximum of 20%, or 23% for heather honey from Calluna; baker’s honey has separate limits.

04 · BEFORE YOU BUY

Plan preparation and collection

Approximate capacity 50 litres or 70 kg; 230 V supply, dimensions 82 × 88 × 107 cm and net weight 74 kg. LYSON identifies the stainless outlet as a 6/4″ FLAP valve, 350 mm above the floor. Measure the receiving container including its lid and allow handling space: clearance below the outlet is 35 cm. Include warming, measurement and cleaning in batch planning.

⚠ PRECAUTIONS

Do not use drying to recover fermented honey or load hard crystallised blocks. Disconnect before cleaning, protect the motor and controls from water and store processed honey in clean, closed containers.