Drying installations for seeds and flower bulbs

The seed and flower bulb cultivation is very quality-focused, in every phase of production. The end result demands optimum conditions for handling and storage. The people at Agratechniek are familiar with flower-bulb and seed cultivation like no other. They have been developing, producing, and installing systems that contribute to the end quality of flower bulbs for more than 25 years. Our customized designs for handling and storage technology have always been carefully harmonized with the requirements and wishes of our demanding customers. Listening to our customers is the very basis for our perfection. We understand each other - and that works! www.agratechniek.com

Seed drying Agratechniek BV is specialized in seed drying-, processing- and seed storage installations for all kinds of seed. We provide all different kinds of drying installations for seeds. The drying of seed can be done in boxes or in trays, depending on the amount. Fluid bed drying and static drying are different possibilities for the drying of seed. The dryer consist of a special processor  to dry the seed automatically to the desired moisture value.   For more information please visit the website about seed drying     A list of different drying installations:

Continuous box dryers With the continuous box dryer every box containing seed is dried individually. Using this method the seed boxes can be placed in and removed from the dryer independently. The drying can therefore start the moment the box is filled with seed. The desired drying can be programmed for each individual box. The drying will stop at the moment the desired moisture content is reached. More information about continuous box dryers

Static box dryers Drying boxes are a practical drying method for seed. The seed in the boxes are placed in front of a air-distribution system. The boxes are made in a way, so that every box is dried individually; Air goes trough the seed separated by layers and every box has its own exit. The layer thickness is never more then the box. The space is used optimal, there the boxes are piled up. The installations can be delivered as mobile units and eventually placed outside. Solid seed drying installations can be placed in almost every existing (and new) room. More information about static box dryers

Separated box dryers The separated box dryer is a combination of the static box dryer and the continuous box dryer. With this type of seed drying installation the boxes are placed in a construction and separately against an air distribution system. By an AMU air is sucked trough a ventilator and separated through the box layers by an blow-out gap. Every gap is provided with a mechanical valve. When the box with seed is placed, the sliding door for the air is opened automatically. More information about separated box dryers

Mobile draw dryers This dryer or ventilator can be used to dry or ventilate small amounts of (basic)seed. The dryer consist of a few drawers in which trays containing seed can be placed. An ventilator sucks heated or stipulated air and divides it among the trays. By this way the small amounts of seed get dried perfectly. More information about draw dryers for seed

Tray dryers or ventilators Thise dryer or ventilator can be used for drying or ventilating small amounts of (basic) seed. The seed dryer consist of a standing cabinet in which drying trays with seed can be placed. A ventilator sucks heated and conditioned air and spread this over the trays with seed. When the tray is placed a sliding door at the entrance gap is automatically opened. By this entrance gap air is separated around the tray and blown through the seed. By this way the seed is dried in small amounts optimally. More information about tray dryers for seed

Cabinet drying There are also cabinet dryers from Agratechniek. With the cabinet dryer you can dry small to average amounts of seed (film coated, pelleted etc.) fast and controlled. Here you find two kinds of cabinet dryers. For more information please visit the website about the seed drying cabinet  A list of cabinet drying installations:

Cabinet dryers with trays With the cabinetdryer you can dry small to average amounts of seed (film coated, pelleted etc.) fast and controlled. A processor provides an optimal drying process. While the heated or dried air takes care of the transport of moisture. The seed can be dried statically or in a fluïd bed. More information about this cabinet dryer for seeds

Cabinet dryers with canisters With the rotationdryers the wet seed is caught in special canisters. The canisters are placed in the cabinetdryer. The cabinetdryer is fitted with a tray with rollers. 3x 2 canisters can be placed on these rollers. A ventilator sucks air from above and creates pressure below. Underneath every canister there is a small gap. Because of the pressure from below, air gets sucked through the gap and through the canisters with seed. More information about this cabinet dryer for seeds

Flower bulb drying Optimum product quality is the result of the care and attention given during every production phase. Consequently, flower-bulb growers are paying more and more attention to drying and storage technologies. Agratechniek offers ventilation facilities for any situation. Thanks to our practical experience and thorough knowledge of the product, you are provided with both technical and economic solutions that are made-to-measure. Such issues as product types, harvest volumes, methods of cleaning and stages of drying form the basis for this. Each facet is continuously evaluated separately and within the context of the whole system - you will always have the best solution.  For more information please visit the website about bulb drying    Agratechniek offers all different types of ventilation systems for flower bulbs

Perfection in 1-layer ventilation Evenness is the characteristic of optimal ventilation. This evenness is realized by means of the effective 1-layer air-distribution system. It works according to a logical principle. The bulb boxes and their pallets are neatly aligned to the air-distribution system and to one another. This means the air escaping from the system can only travel in one direction: upward. The special pallet and base construction means that every box has its own large-capacity outlet - this enables the air to escape evenly. Click here for more information

Perfection in 2-layer ventilation Efficient ventilation of flowerbulbs demands an efficient ventilation system. Moreover, the ventilation boxes must be easy to manage and durable. The 2-layer air-distribution system meets these criteria. It operates according to a logical principle. When an even number of bulb boxes are stacked on top of each other in front of the air-distribution system, the air is blown in for every two layers of boxes. Via the pallets of every even layer of boxes, the air is constantly distributed over 2 layers of boxes. The air escapes via the pallets of the uneven layers of boxes as well as at the top.  Click here for more information

Ventilation/perfect hatches There is no good ventilation without the control of air-flows. Hatches and their operation play an important role in the dosage of fresh and exhaust air. Strict technical criteria are often set for the operation of hatches. Agratechniek develops and manufactures durable hatches, right through to perfection. Click here for more information

Ventilators Ventilator technology is indispensable for drying and conditioning agricultural products. Axial ventilators are put to frequent use here. Characteristic of axial ventilators is that the air flows in the longitudinal direction of the shaft of the ventilator motor. Environmental legislation plays an increasingly important role in drying and conditioning agricultural products and ventilation technology. Noise-reduction measures often lead to a choise for the noiseless centrifugal vantilator. Agratechniek offers all different types of ventilators

Axial ventilators Ventilator technology is indispensable for drying and conditioning agricultural products such as bulbs. Axial ventilators are put to frequent use here. Characteristic of axial ventilators is that the air flows in the longitudinal direction of the shaft of the ventilator motor. An axial ventilator comprises a ring with a motor and an impeller. Many factors play a role in determining the correct axial ventilator for your specific situation - the people at Agratechniek are pleased to provide you with sound advice regarding this. Click here for more information

Centrifugal ventilators Environmental legislation plays an increasingly important role in drying and conditioning agricultural products as flowerbulbs and ventilation technology. Noise-reduction measures often lead to a choice for the noiseless centrifugal ventilator. In the centrifugal ventilator, the direction in which the air is drawn in and the direction in which it is blown out are at right angles. The rotational speed of the motor and the pulley ratio determine the rotational speed of the impeller vane. Click here for more information

Drying regulation The balance between temperature, relative humidity and ventilation is important when drying and storing seed or bulbs. This requires constant measurement and control - Agratechniek offers reliable process-control technology. With the different regulators and processors from Agratechniek you can program and manage the drying process optimal. Experience of users: the more advanced installations are found to be the most efficient in practice. A list of different processors:

Agra-Air-Control Optimal drying of (foundation and basic) seeds also demands a perfect control system to regulate the drying process. The Agra-Air-Control system makes this possible. It is a reliable microprocessor-controlled system that sends signals to the user and reacts to different situations promptly and alertly. This ensures that the quality of the (foundation and basic) seeds remains as high as possible. More information about the Agra-Air-Control

Agra-Dry-Control The Agra-Dry-Control (ADC) is a processor with an LCD touch screen. The ADC can be applied for multiple controllers of drying processes and the conditioning of air. The ADC is marked by a couple basic configurations and regulations. More information about the Agra-Dry-Control

Agra-Moist-Control Controller to dry seed automaticaly when the condition of the extracted air is suitable for drying. The absolute moisture of the extracted air will be compared continuously to the outgoing air of the seed. The drying will only take place when the absolute moisture of the extracted air is lower than the outgoing air (or not too low in very dry conditions). The drying installation will only run with the right air conditions, so it will save a lot of time and energy-costs. It will also save extra cost for final drying at the seed company. More information about the Agra-Moist-Control

Agra-Central-Control You can use the Agra-Controllers to regulate every dryinginstallation separately. The controllers are linked to a PC interface via a network cable. Our Agra-Central-Control software makes all the climatological control facilities available on your PC. More information about the Agra-Central-Control