Rotary Dryers – Durable, High Capacity Drying for Citrus, Poultry, Fish, and More
​Another industry standard piece of equipment, the Cook Rotary Dryer is trusted across multiple industries to efficiently dry product while protecting it from burning or charring. When coupled with a Waste Heat Evaporator, the system becomes the heart of an integrated drying and concentrating process.
Why choose a Cook Rotary Dryer?
Cook Rotary Dryers have been proven in the field for decades across citrus, poultry, fish, and other processing industries. Designed for reliability, efficiency, and product quality, they are the benchmark for industrial drying.
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Decades of Proven Performance – Trusted worldwide in food and industrial applications.
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Engineered for Efficiency – Burners and furnaces tuned for maximum heat transfer and energy savings.
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Protects Product Quality – Unique furnace design prevents charring and maintains product integrity.
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Integrated Solutions – Works seamlessly with Cook Waste Heat Evaporators for a complete drying and concentrating system.
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Environmental Responsibility – Built-in dust removal reduces pollution and recovers fine particles for resale.
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Built to Last – Heavy-duty stainless steel construction and robust design ensure long-term reliability.
Key Benefits
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Efficient Drying – Handles citrus, poultry, fish, and other products with uniform moisture control.
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Product Protection – Unique furnace design and tuned burner prevent charring or burning.
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Energy Integration – Pairs seamlessly with a Waste Heat Evaporator for maximum efficiency.
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Pollution Reduction – Dust and fine particles are removed from the stream and can be reintroduced as saleable product.
How it works
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Furnace Section – Provides heat tuned for efficiency and safety.
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Rotating Drum – Ensures complete contact between heated air and product for uniform drying.
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Mechanical + Air Conveyance – Material moves through the drum both by mechanical means and by airflow.
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Multi-Fan System – Creates suction to draw the product through and remove fine particles.
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Closed-Loop Recovery – Dust is captured and reintroduced, reducing pollution and adding value.
Applications
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Citrus juice and peel drying
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Poultry by-product processing
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Fishmeal production
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Other food and industrial streams requiring safe, efficient drying
Engineered for Maximum Efficiency
CONSTRUCTION
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Designed and Manufactured by Cook Manufacturing
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Food-grade Stainless Steel (304/316)
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Designed for consistent use
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Designed by Cook Manufacturing Group
PERFORMANCE
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Uniform drying with controlled moisture content
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High-capacity throughput for industrial applications
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Fuel-efficient burners tuned for optimal heat transfer
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Clean operation with integrated dust removal
RELIABILITY
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50+ years in the industry
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Successful installations worldwide
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Cook Rotary Dryers working at plants right now
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Happy customers globally
