Drum Dryer Blades, Various Shapes and Dimensions
Stainless Steel Drum Dryer Blades for Food Applications
Fernite manufactures drum dryer blades of up to 6m
Drum Dryer blades require a consistent, perfectly straight edge to ensure even scraping across the drum surface. Fernite manufactures drum dryer blades with greater precision in our ISO 9001-certified, purpose-built factory on the outskirts of Sheffield, UK.
With decades of experience in scraper blades, Fernite can manufacture to a wide range of OEM specifications and create bespoke blades.
We deliver accurate, highly durable scraper blades that enable continuous production and higher plant efficiency.
Accurate and Durable Drum Dryer Scraper Blades
We deliver accurate, highly durable scraper blades that enable continuous production and higher plant efficiency.
Whether the blade is being used to produce powders, cereal products, starches and pulps, or other dried foods, Fernite will work closely with you to deliver blades that suit your exact requirements. For use in the food industry, where water is present in the production process, or for processing salts or corrosive materials, we recommend stainless steel.
Advattages of Fernite's Drum Dryer Blades
Exceptional edge straightness
- Consistent product thickness
- Delivers uniform product removal
Chip and shatter-resistant
- High scraping accuracy
- Reduced contamination risks
High performance and long life
- Lower replacement costs
- Better long-term operational value
Precision-ground constant edges
- Reduces uneven scraping
- Minimises blade and drum wear
- Reduced maintenance requirements
Long blades suit any machinery
- Wide range of bevel angles
- Various shapes and dimensions
- Custom number of holes and slots
High-grade stainless steel
- 420 Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel
- European sourced and fully traceable
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Increased Drum Dryer Blade Life For Significant Long-Term Savings
Case Study - Upgrade of a Drum Dryer Scraper Blade
An existing customer at their new site was experiencing issues with scraper blade performance and durability. The blade was failing to clean the drum on each revolution, resulting in a buildup of product and adversely affecting efficiency and blade life.
After a site visit, investigation, and discussions, it was identified that the scraper blade was not of the correct material or design for the operation, and a full blade redesign was proposed.
1. Redesign the blade by increasing the blade thickness, making the blade more rigid; remove the existing slots in the blade, which were causing the blade to lift off the drum.
2. Change the bevel angle on the blade to allow the material to come away from the drum much more cleanly and fall away from the drum much better.
3. Upgrade from Carbon steel to stainless steel, avoiding the risk of rust contamination in the product.
Outcome of the Drum Dryer Blade Upgrade
Since the above actions were implemented, the drum is completely clean on each blade pass, resulting in a significant improvement in efficiency and durability. This means the time between blade changes has increased from every 2-3 months to every 6-12 months, significantly reducing machine downtime and associated costs.
There has also been a major Health and Safety benefit, as the operator no longer needs to use a manual hand tool to remove excess product missed by the old blade, with a full safety cage designed and installed.
As with every Fernite product, our drum dryer blades are built to perform, to last, and, of course, are manufactured exclusively at our own Sheffield premises.
By manufacturing every blade in our own UK factory, we retain control over the entire production process, which is why we deliver quickly and directly.
Our Sheffield factory is ISO 9001 certified – the internationally recognised sign of assured quality. Fernite continuously invests in both our technology and our team, ensuring we consistently meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Do you have problems finding high-quality, robust, and long-lasting steel blades? Perhaps you need a blade that’s perfectly tailored for your machines? If so, please give us a call. We are always happy to help.
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Optimise your Drum Dryer Blade
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