A hot air circulating oven is a batch tray-drying system that recirculates heated air through loaded trays or shelves. It is generally used for materials that can be spread in layers; airflow, loading depth, temperature limits and cleaning requirements must be confirmed for each project.

Hot Air Circulating Oven

An industrial tray dryer is commonly configured as a hot-air circulating oven with material loaded on trays for batch drying. Selection should confirm material form, tray loading, batch size, initial and target moisture, temperature limits, airflow, humidity removal, hygiene and facility requirements. Compare this route with batch fluid-bed and vacuum drying when product movement, oxygen exposure or heat sensitivity changes the process duty.

  • The heating source includes steam, electricity, far infrared, and electric steam.
  • The use temperature, for steam heating is 50-140℃, with an upper limit of 150℃.
  • Electricity, far infrared temperature 50-500℃.
  • Equipped with automatic control system and computer control system.
  • Commonly used steam pressure is 0.2-0.8Mpa (2-8kg/cm2).
  • Special customization requirements are explained when ordering.
  • The use temperature is greater than 140℃ or less than 60℃, to specify when ordering.
  • The size of our baking trays is uniform, and different oven models can be used in common.
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Hot Air Circulating Oven Internal Structure

Hot Air Circulating Oven Internal Structure


Our oven body adopts two side air inlet, and back through the middle. The hot air circulation route is shorter to ensure a uniform temperature in the box body.

It is easy to clean and distribute the air evenly. Collect the hot air track of 2000 hot air circulation ovens and choose the best punching ratio to ensure the uniformity of air distribution between the inlet and outlet.

Technical Parameter

Model Evaporation Area(㎡) Efficient Volume(㎡) Drying Capacity(kg/batch) Radiator Area(㎡) Electric Heating Power(kw) Fan Volume(㎡/h) Fan Power(kw)
CT-C-O 7.1 1.3 60 15 6-9 4510 0.45
CT-C-Ⅰ 14.1 2.6 120 23 15 4510 0.45
CT-C-Ⅱ 28.3 4.9 240 48 30 9020 0.45×2
CT-C-Ⅲ 42.4 7.4 360 60 45 13530 0.45×3
CT-C-Ⅳ 56.5 10.3 480 96 60 18040 0.45×4
CT-Ⅰ 14.1 2.6 120 23 15 1414 1.1
CT-Ⅱ 28.3 4.9 240 48 30 5230 1.1
CT-Ⅲ 42.4 7.4 360 72 45 9800 2.2

BATCH TRAY DRYING

How a Hot Air Circulating Oven Dries Tray-Loaded Material

Material is loaded into trays at a controlled layer depth and placed in the oven chamber. Heated air is circulated across or through the tray load, while a controlled portion of humid air is exhausted and replaced as required. Temperature, airflow, loading and cycle time are coordinated to reach the target product condition.

1. Prepare and Load Trays

Tray size, material layer depth, loading pattern and cart arrangement are selected for handling and airflow.

2. Heat and Circulate Air

The heater and circulation fan provide the selected air temperature and flow through the chamber.

3. Remove Moisture

Exhaust and fresh-air settings are evaluated from the moisture load, humidity profile and facility conditions.

4. Complete and Unload the Batch

The cycle ends after the material meets the confirmed moisture, temperature or quality criteria.

ENGINEERING SELECTION

Hot Air Circulating Oven Selection Requirements

Batch and Tray Loading

Batch size, product form, tray dimensions, loading depth, number of trays, cart handling and changeover needs.

Thermal Cycle

Initial and target moisture, temperature limit, required cycle time, heating method and cooling or hold requirements.

Airflow and Humidity

Air direction, circulation volume, exhaust rate, humidity removal and acceptable variation between tray positions.

Hygiene and Facility

Contact materials, cleanability, filtration, controls, utilities, room classification, door access and installation country.

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Send batch, tray-loading, moisture, temperature and heat-source data for an application-specific review.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Hot Air Circulating Oven FAQs

What materials can be evaluated in a hot air circulating oven?

A tray oven can be evaluated for suitable solids, pieces, granules, powders or formed wet materials that can be loaded in trays and dried in batches. Layer depth, airflow resistance, stickiness, contamination control and thermal sensitivity must be reviewed.

How is drying uniformity evaluated in a tray dryer oven?

Uniformity depends on tray loading, material layer depth, airflow distribution, fan performance, air temperature, exhaust or humidity removal and the position of every tray. The operating method and product acceptance criteria should be defined for the application.

When should a tray oven be compared with a mesh belt dryer?

A tray oven supports batch loading, product changeover and flexible residence time. A mesh belt dryer supports continuous conveying. Required throughput, labor, traceability, cleaning, product handling and available space determine which method should be evaluated.

What information is needed for a hot air circulating oven proposal?

Provide material name and form, batch size, tray loading depth, initial and target moisture, temperature limit, required cycle time, heat source, airflow or exhaust needs, tray and contact materials, cleaning requirements, utilities and installation country.

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