Smartpack Date Drying and Dehydration Tunnel

The Complete Industrial Solution to Enhance Date Quality Before Processing

In modern date-processing lines, the drying stage is essential for ensuring high-quality output before preparation, pitting, or packaging.
The Smartpack Date Drying and Dehydration Tunnel provides a precise industrial solution based on stable heat distribution and uniform dehydration. This ensures dates reach the next processing stages—such as the Smartpack Date Washing and Cleaning Machine, the Smartpack Date Sorting Machine, and the Smartpack Vibrating Screening Unit—in optimal condition.

This seamless integration between preparation machines makes drying a key element in the production chain, ensuring dates enter advanced processing stages such as pitting, grinding, and mixing at the proper moisture level.

The drying tunnel is an industrial thermal chamber equipped with optimized heating systems that gradually remove excess moisture without affecting the color or texture of the dates. It is designed to operate smoothly alongside other Smartpack equipment such as the Date Pitting Machine and the Date Grinding Machine, ensuring dates reach subsequent stations in a stable and fully dried condition.

Full Technical Specifications

1) Tunnel Structure and Manufacturing

• Fully constructed from food-grade stainless steel 304 for hygiene and durability

• Designed to withstand prolonged exposure to high temperatures

• Integrates seamlessly with primary preparation units such as the Smartpack Date Washing and Cleaning Machine to ensure clean fruit before drying

2) Heating Systems and Thermal Control

• Electric or gas heating systems available upon request

• Even heat distribution via high-temperature blowers

• Precise temperature control through PLC system

• Fully adjustable temperature settings suitable for different date varieties

• This drying stage ensures accurate sorting when dates proceed to the Smartpack Date Sorting Machine

3) Internal Conveyor System

• Heat-resistant, food-grade conveyor belt

• Multi-speed control for flexible drying time

• Capable of handling 350–450 kg/hour

• Steady conveyor movement prevents date scorching

• Complements upstream equipment such as the Smartpack Vibrating Screening Machine for stick removal prior to drying

Dimensions and Capacity

Condensed Technical Table

Applications of the Date Drying Tunnel

Before Pitting Operations

Reduces moisture to improve the performance of the Smartpack Date Pitting Machine.

Before Grinding Operations

Improves consistency and enhances performance in the Smartpack Date Grinding Machine.

Before Date Paste or Molasses Production

Prepares dates with the correct moisture ratio for lines such as:

• Smartpack Date Paste Production Line

• Smartpack Date Molasses Production Line

Operation – Maintenance – Inspection

Operation

• Set the temperature appropriate for the date variety

• Activate ventilation and blowers

• Feed dates onto the conveyor

• Monitor drying level via control display

Maintenance

• Daily cleaning of the conveyor

• Check blowers and heating elements

• Remove buildup inside the tunnel walls

Inspection

• Verify temperature stability

• Test conveyor speeds

• Inspect safety sensors

Available Spare Parts

• High-temperature blowers

• Heating elements

• Heat-resistant conveyor belts

• PLC sensors

• Ventilation filters

Operating Hours

• Works 10–12 hours per day

• Requires light maintenance every 3–5 operating days

Working Conditions – Control – Commercial Terms

Working Conditions

• 380V electrical supply

• Proper ventilation

• Adequate operating space

Control

• PLC system

• Temperature sensors

• Anti-overheating protection

Commercial Terms

• Manufacturing warranty

• Installation and commissioning included

• Operator training provided

Contracting Process

1. Select the required tunnel capacity

2. Receive a quotation

3. Sign the agreement

4. Installation and commissioning

5. Staff training

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it suitable for dry dates?
Yes, and it further stabilizes their moisture level for improved processing quality.

Is the temperature adjustable?
Yes, through an intelligent PLC panel.

Does it require a full processing line?
It can operate independently or within a full line with equipment like the Smartpack Date Washing Machine and Smartpack Vibrating Screening Machine.

Achieve superior date quality with the Smartpack Date Drying and Dehydration Tunnel

Uniform drying, intelligent control, and high production capacity
Ideal for professional date-processing factories and industrial production lines.