Pre-cleaner amps up mixed flow dryer efficiency

How do you make an energy-efficient mixed flow grain dryer even more effective and eco-friendly?

Add a pre-cleaner system.

Jeff Cruzen, AGI Dryer Business Development Representative, says there’s a growing interest in mixed flow dryers with pre-cleaners because they address three key trends. “Tight farm margins. Farmers need to get the most revenue value out of the crops they dry and store in bins. High energy costs, for farmers seeking fuel efficiency. And the eco-friendly movement signals a growing interest in lower air quality emissions (dust and particulate matter). The mixed flow dryer, combined with the help of AGI’s new pre-cleaner option, is well suited to address these trends,” he says.

What makes AGI’s mixed flow dryer energy efficient? 

AGI mixed flow dryers are built for even heating and cooling to help preserve grain quality. It utilizes an airflow design enabling it to be one of the most efficient dryers on the market. The dryer’s screenless operation and computerized moisture control deliver consistently higher quality grain and heavier test weights per bushel, translating into maximum return on investment. 

What is AGI's new pre-cleaner?

This optional, patent pending, pre-cleaner system sits at the top of a mixed flow dryer. It removes unwanted debris such as beeswings, fines and chaff from grain before it enters the dryer.  

How does the pre-cleaner add value to AGI's already low-energy mixed flow dryers?  

Because it removes debris before it enters the dryer, it reduces the energy needed to dry that material and yields higher quality results. 

The pre-cleaner system can be retrofitted to existing mixed flow dryers. It does not increase overall dryer height or require upgrades to existing equipment.

Learn more about the new pre-cleaner system in this video with Ron Kleuskens, AGI Technical Sales Representative.