Pet treat drying covers a wide range, from chicken jerky strips and fish skins to dental chews and baked dog biscuits. Each treat has its own texture target, and the real specification is usually water activity rather than a simple moisture figure, since semi-moist treats must stay chewy yet safe.
To dry pet treats, GEM recommends the Band Dryer (Beltotherm). Multi-Pass Conveyor Dryer, Tunnel & Belt Oven and Industrial Cooler are used when the feed or site calls for it. Every project starts with a pilot trial on your own sample.
A band dryer handles irregular treat shapes in a single layer with gentle, zoned air. A multi-pass dryer suits long-residence jerky in limited space, and the tunnel oven is chosen for baked biscuits that need browning.
| Recommended dryer | Band Dryer (Beltotherm) |
| Alternatives | Multi-Pass Conveyor Dryer, Tunnel & Belt Oven, Industrial Cooler |
| Application area | Animal, Aqua & Pet Feed |
| Industries | Animal Feed, Breweries & Distilleries, Food & Beverage |
Treats sell at high prices per kilogram, so texture consistency and shelf stability protect margin and brand. Controlled drying reduces product returns caused by mould or broken pieces.
Plants searching for a pet treat dryer or comparing a jerky dryer for pet treats usually need three answers: which dryer fits, what it costs to run, and how fast it pays back. For Pet Treats, we start from your throughput, current moisture and the target, trial a sample on the Band Dryer, and return a sized recommendation with a budget quotation for your animal feed and food operation.
We trial your material in our pilot facility before any equipment decision, then size the dryer from real data.
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