Rethink Kibble Drying
Unlock Faster Kibble Drying Times
Protect Yield, Unlock Moisture Gains
Imagine recovering just 3.5% more moisture: for a 100M lb/year facility, that’s 3.5M lbs of sellable product back in your pocket.
The Precision Force™ Dryer is a transformative drying technology designed to dry kibble faster, more efficiently, and evenly.
Shorten drying residence times by 40–75% for diverse formulas, from high-meat to grain-rich blends
Reduce waste (fines) by 98%
— from industry-standard 3% down to as little as 0.05%.
Increase yield by 1–3% with consistent moisture retention, validated across high-volume production lines.
Achieve moisture precision: Operators consistently hit narrow moisture targets (±0.5–0.75% variance)—drastically reducing the risk of over-drying, recook, or product loss.
The Precision Force™ Dryer is a transformative drying technology designed to dry kibble faster, more efficiently, and evenly.
The Precision Force Dryer uses high-speed, high-volume forced convection and pressure to achieve fast, even, consistent drying.
Shorten Dry Times by 40 to 75%, increase production, and reduce rework and waste.
Increased Yield 1 to 3% with unmatched airflow and control that drastically reduce shrink
Fast, Precise and Even Drying. Uniform Moisture, Color, & Texture
Maximize drying performance with Lower Temperatures without sacrificing capacity.
Superior air flow at lower temperatures produces a more evenly dried, palatable product.
Stop Losing Profit to Over-Drying
Did you know that the pet food industry loses millions of dollars every year due to over-drying?
Most kibble processors are forced to overdry to avoid mold and recalls, but this “safety margin” comes at a steep cost—up to 4% in lost moisture, resulting in lost yield and revenue.
Laitram’s Precision Force™ Dryer is changing the game. With precise, high-speed forced-convection technology, processors can confidently hit moisture targets with only 0.5–0.75% variance—no more sacrificing product for safety. That means higher yields, better palatability, and a direct boost to your bottom line.
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About Precision Force Dryer
The Forced-Convection Precision Technology utilizes high-speed, high-volume forced-convection technology, similar to an air fryer, to dry kibble faster, more efficiently, and with improved yields and palatability.
This maximizes throughput, reduces dry times, enhances palatability, and minimizes operating costs.
Wall-mounted fans drive vast amounts of air through the kibble bed, resulting in shorter drying times and unmatched consistency and evenness throughout the entire width and depth of the kibble bed.
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Reduce Dryer Residence Time by 40%-75%
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High Meat Inclusion Formulas Dried in <15min
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High Grain Content Formulas Dried in <10min
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Lower Drying Temperatures by 30%
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Increase Moisture by 1-3%
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Minimize waste, eliminating fines from 3% to 0.05%.
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Bring the product to a stable temperature for coating or packing out.
In palatability studies, dogs preferred Laitram-dried kibble 3:1 over conventional drying methods.
Features
Single Pass Dryer, no product drops.
Minimal Startup/Shutdown time
Fast changeovers
Modular System to Accommodate Varying Hourly Capacities
Minimal Operating Costs
Efficient even cooling is included with single-pass air in each cooling zone
Independently-Controlled Drying & Cooling Zones
Open, Sanitary Stainless Steel Design with Steam Sanitation Cycle & Automated Belt Cleaner
Operations Charts Available Instantly on Controls Panel
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What Our Clients
Say About Us
Their dryer has delivered on all promises, significantly enhancing our operations. We now achieve consistently even drying in 10 minutes or less, resulting in improved yields, greater production flexibility, reduced fines accumulation, and a lighter workload for our operators. The results have been so outstanding that within two months of our initial installation, we ordered two additional units and are planning to install a fourth dryer next year, with further expansion planned for the future.
I am fully convinced that the Laitram Dryer represents a superior technology compared to all other dryers currently available on the market. The results have been so outstanding that within two months of our initial installation, we ordered two additional units.
Alan Bostick, Owner and CEO, Sunshine Mills
