Archive for April, 2010

Using vacuum freeze dryer also reduces risks to workers

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Using vacuum freeze dryer also reduces risks to workers. With other types of food drying equipment, there are vented fumes and particles which can make people sick or which force people to wear protective garments. With a vacuum dryer, ventilation does not occur, and workers around the drier are safer. It’s also possible to recover the precipitated moisture collected during vacuum dryer for further use or study.

Some companies which manufacture vacuum drying machines for industrial use will rent out their equipment to companies which cannot afford to buy it. Rental can be an appealing option because it often comes with maintenance which will keep the equipment in good working order for the duration of the lease.

Advantages to vacuum freeze dryer

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

One advantage to vacuum freeze dryer is that it conserves energy. Less energy is needed for drying, cutting down on the economic and environmental costs associated with drying a product for storage, sale, or other purposes. Vacuum dryer also tends to work faster than other drying methods, cutting down on processing time, which can be important in some facilities where products are being moved through quickly.

Another advantage is that vacuum food drying equipment is a less damaging drying process. Some materials can experience problems at high temperatures, such as developing hard, leathery crusts from heat exposure during the drying process. Vacuum drying tends to retain the integrity of the original item without damaging it with heat. For foods, this can be valuable, as other drying processes can degrade quality and make the food less appealing.