Honey Dryer 70kg LYSON

01 · OPERATION

A fresh film supports evaporation

The Ø 530 mm discs emerge from the honey covered by a thin film. Warm, filtered air passes over this surface and carries away moisture while rotation renews the layer. Speed is adjustable up to 9 rpm. The clear polycarbonate lid has UV protection on both sides and two ventilation openings, allowing observation of the process.

02 · PERFORMANCE

Four points is a conditional reference

LYSON states approximately 4 percentage points in 8 hours, for example from 21 to 17%, subject to inlet temperature and room air. Rated powers total 700 W for the heater, 370 W for the motor and 55 W for the fan: 1,125 W, approximately 1.13 kW connected load. Use this total when planning circuit loading; energy use in kWh depends on duration and duty cycles. Provide a protected circuit suitable for a damp honey-processing room.

03 · BATCH CONTROL

Finish by measurement, not elapsed time

The manual recommends dehumidifying above 18–20% water and preferably loading honey at about 40 °C. Measure a representative sample before loading and unloading. 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.

04 · BEFORE YOU BUY

Check space and working capacity

The W4024 needs a 230 V supply and space for 950 × 780 × 1,220 mm; with the lid open it reaches 1,700 mm. Net weight is 84 kg. Plan 70 kg batches including loading, measurement, draining and cleaning. The stainless outlet is 6/4″: check its connection before adding a hose. Choose this capacity if it suits your normal batches and the time available for repeated cycles.

⚠ PRECAUTIONS

Our working guideline for warming honey is 35–40 °C: monitor the actual honey temperature and keep heating time short. HMF increases with time and temperature, and stronger heating accelerates deterioration. Spain’s general legal HMF limit is 40 mg/kg (RD 1049/2003, with specific exceptions). Disconnect before cleaning, dry the surfaces and close containers after unloading. Process sound honey; drying removes water, while fermenting honey requires separate handling.