{"id":9274,"date":"2025-11-07T14:21:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/?p=9274"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:25:01","slug":"cocoa-bean-belt-dryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/cocoa-bean-belt-dryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Essiccatore a Nastro di Fave di Cacao"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-center kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9274&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.6&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.6\\\/5 - (11 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;130.9&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 130.9px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.6\/5 - (11 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"> cocoa bean belt dryer <\/mark><\/strong>is industrial continuous drying equipment that removes moisture from fermented cocoa beans before roasting and chocolate production. The machine featured on this page is Shuliy&#8217;s mesh belt dryer, a multi-layer conveyor system that moves cocoa beans through heated air zones on a stainless steel belt. Standard models process 60 to 600 kg\/h, with custom configurations reaching 14,000 kg\/h for large cocoa processing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-2.webp\" alt=\"Essiccatore a Nastro di Fave di Cacao\" class=\"wp-image-9903\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-2.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-2-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-2-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Essiccatore a Nastro di Fave di Cacao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After fermentation, cocoa beans contain roughly 55\u201360% moisture. If they are not dried quickly to 6\u20138% moisture, mold grows, flavor quality drops, and entire batches can be lost. Sun drying takes 5\u201314 days and depends on weather. A cocoa bean dryer completes the process in 2\u20134 hours under fully controlled conditions, protecting the flavor compounds that determine the final chocolate quality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fresh-Cocoa-Beans.webp\" alt=\"Fave di Cacao Fresche\" class=\"wp-image-9275\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fresh-Cocoa-Beans.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fresh-Cocoa-Beans-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fresh-Cocoa-Beans-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fave di Cacao Fresche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shuliy has manufactured drying equipment for over 20 years and exports to 30+ countries. Every cocoa bean drying line is backed by layout design, installation support, and a one-year warranty with lifetime technical service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Macchina di essiccazione continua | Essiccatore a nastro | Principio dell&#039;essiccatore a banda\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vBG5vaYFGB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">video dell'essiccazione continua a nastro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Parameters of the Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Modello<\/th><th>Belt Width<\/th><th>Drying Length<\/th><th>Strati<\/th><th>Capacity (kg\/h)<\/th><th>Potenza totale (kW)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>SL-1.2-8<\/td><td>1.2 m<\/td><td>8 m<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>60\u2013160<\/td><td>11.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SL-1.6-10<\/td><td>1.6 m<\/td><td>10 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>95\u2013250<\/td><td>13.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SL-2-10<\/td><td>2 m<\/td><td>10 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>120\u2013300<\/td><td>15.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SL-2-20<\/td><td>2 m<\/td><td>20 m<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>240\u2013600<\/td><td>36.8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard machines are 6\u201312 m long with 4\u20136 layers. Custom lengths up to 19 m and multi-unit lines are available for higher capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Mesh-Belt-Dryer.webp\" alt=\"Essiccatore a Nastro di Fave di Cacao\" class=\"wp-image-9906\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Mesh-Belt-Dryer.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Mesh-Belt-Dryer-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Mesh-Belt-Dryer-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Essiccatore a Nastro di Fave di Cacao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Voce\/Elemento<\/th><th>Options<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Heat source<\/td><td>Heat pump \/ Natural gas \/ Diesel \/ Coal \/ Biomass \/ Steam \/ Electric<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belt material<\/td><td>304 stainless steel mesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Control system<\/td><td>PLC touchscreen with temperature, humidity, belt speed control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feeding<\/td><td>Manual hopper or automatic elevator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tensione<\/td><td>220V \/ 380V \/ 415V \/ Custom<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Drying-Equipment.webp\" alt=\"Cocoa Bean Drying Equipment\" class=\"wp-image-9905\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Drying-Equipment.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Drying-Equipment-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Drying-Equipment-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocoa Bean Drying Equipment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Cocoa Processors Need a Belt Dryer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fermented cocoa beans are one of the most moisture-sensitive agricultural products. Within 24\u201348 hours after fermentation, the beans must start drying. Delays cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mold growth and off-flavors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bean discoloration and quality downgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rejection by cocoa buyers and chocolate makers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price penalties of 20\u201340% for poor-quality lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun drying on bamboo mats is the traditional method, but it has serious problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weather dependence: Rain interrupts drying and causes mold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contamination: Dust, insects, and animals contact the beans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uneven drying: Some beans over-dry while others stay wet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor cost: Beans must be turned by hand several times per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cocoa bean belt dryer solves all of these problems with enclosed, continuous, automatic drying.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp\" alt=\"Continuous Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer\" class=\"wp-image-9908\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Continuous Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Dry Cocoa Beans with a Mesh Belt Dryer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Raw Material Preparation<\/strong><br>After fermentation, cocoa beans need to be screened and cleaned to remove moldy beans, husks, and other impurities. Then spread the beans evenly on the stainless steel mesh belt. A layer thickness of 2\u20136\u202fcm is recommended to ensure hot air can fully penetrate the bean layer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fermented-Cocoa-Beans.webp\" alt=\"Fave di Cacao Fermentate\" class=\"wp-image-9281\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fermented-Cocoa-Beans.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fermented-Cocoa-Beans-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Fermented-Cocoa-Beans-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fave di Cacao Fermentate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Preheating Stage (50\u201370\u202f\u00b0C)<\/strong><br>Slowly heat the beans at a low temperature to gradually evaporate surface moisture. This prevents the surface from drying too quickly and forming a hard shell, which can affect further dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Main Drying Stage (80\u2013100\u202f\u00b0C)<\/strong><br>Hot air passes through the mesh belt from top to bottom or in a circulating manner, accelerating moisture diffusion and evaporation inside the beans. This stage is key to rapidly reducing the beans\u2019 moisture content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Equalizing Drying Stage (60\u201370\u202f\u00b0C)<\/strong><br>Lower the temperature to allow internal and external moisture to balance, ensuring even drying and consistent color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Cooling and Discharge<\/strong><br>After drying, beans enter the cooling section or cool naturally. Once the temperature drops below 40\u202f\u00b0C, the beans are discharged. Cooled beans can go directly to packaging or storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Testing and Storage<\/strong><br>Check moisture content with a moisture meter, keeping it below 7%. After cooling to room temperature, store the dried cocoa beans in sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption or rewetting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dried-Cocoa-Beans.webp\" alt=\"Fave di Cacao Essiccate\" class=\"wp-image-9279\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dried-Cocoa-Beans.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dried-Cocoa-Beans-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dried-Cocoa-Beans-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fave di Cacao Essiccate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Cocoa Bean Drying Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Fase<\/th><th>Temperatura<\/th><th>Durata<\/th><th>Contenuto di umidit\u00e0<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-drying<\/td><td>50\u201360\u00b0C<\/td><td>40\u201360 min<\/td><td>55% \u2192 35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main drying<\/td><td>60\u201365\u00b0C<\/td><td>60\u201390 min<\/td><td>35% \u2192 15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final drying<\/td><td>65\u201370\u00b0C<\/td><td>30\u201360 min<\/td><td>15% \u2192 6\u20138%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total cycle<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2\u20134 ore<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temperatures above 75\u00b0C should be avoided for extended periods, as excessive heat damages cocoa flavor precursors and can cause case hardening, a hard surface that traps moisture inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parametri di Essiccazione Raccomandati per Fave di Cacao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Voce\/Elemento<\/th><th>Intervallo di parametri<\/th><th>Descrizione<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Temperatura di essiccazione<\/td><td>50\u2013120\u202f\u00b0C<\/td><td>Protezione a bassa temperatura<br> aroma di cacao<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tempo di Essiccazione<\/td><td>4\u20138 ore<\/td><td>Regolato in base all'umidit\u00e0 iniziale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fonte di Calore<\/td><td>Elettrico, Aria Calda, Biomassa<\/td><td>Personalizzabile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Umidit\u00e0 Finale<\/td><td>\u22647%<\/td><td>Rispetta gli standard di esportazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Materiale del Nastro<\/td><td>Acciaio Inox 304<\/td><td>Di livello alimentare, resistente alla corrosione e<br>resistente al calore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimensione della Rete<\/td><td>3\u202fmm<\/td><td>Previene che i semi cadano, <br>garantisce ventilazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strati<\/td><td>2\u20135 strati opzionali<\/td><td>Pu\u00f2 soddisfare diverse capacit\u00e0 di produzione<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hot-Air-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp\" alt=\"Hot Air Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer\" class=\"wp-image-9909\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hot-Air-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hot-Air-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hot-Air-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hot Air Cocoa Bean Belt Dryer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vantaggi della Soluzione<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Continuous Automatic Drying<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pu\u00f2 operare 24 ore su 24 senza interruzioni, risparmiando manodopera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Uniform Drying and Consistent Color<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">La penetrazione di aria calda a pi\u00f9 strati garantisce un'essiccazione uniforme all'interno e all'esterno dei semi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Efficienza energetica<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Il design di circolazione dell'aria calda riduce il consumo energetico di oltre il 30% rispetto ai essiccatori tradizionali.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Hygienic and Safe<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Tutte le superfici di contatto in acciaio inossidabile soddisfano gli standard di livello alimentare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Intelligent Control System<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Il controllo automatico di temperatura e umidit\u00e0 garantisce un'essiccazione costante per ogni lotto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Customizable Production Line<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pu\u00f2 essere progettato in modo flessibile in base alle dimensioni della fabbrica, alla produzione e ai requisiti energetici.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Efficient-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp\" alt=\"Macchina di Essiccazione a Nastro di Fave di Cacao Efficiente\" class=\"wp-image-9280\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Efficient-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Efficient-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Efficient-Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Macchina di Essiccazione a Nastro di Fave di Cacao Efficiente<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lista di Configurazione della Linea di Lavorazione del Cacao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Nome dell'Attrezzatura<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Funzione<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Serbatoio \/ Cassone di Fermentazione<\/strong><\/td><td>Fermenta le fave di cacao per sviluppare il sapore desiderato<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Setaccio Vibrante \/ Macchina di Screening<\/strong><\/td><td>Rimuovi fave rotte e impurit\u00e0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Separatore d'Aria \/ Rimuovi Polvere<\/strong><\/td><td>Rimuovi impurit\u00e0 leggere e polvere<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trasportatore di Alimentazione<\/strong><\/td><td>Distribuisci uniformemente le fave di cacao sul nastro di essiccazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Essiccatore a Nastro Continuo Multi-strato<\/strong><\/td><td>Attrezzatura di essiccazione principale con controllo di temperatura a stadi e circolazione di aria calda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fornace di Aria Calda \/ Sistema di Fonte di Calore<\/strong><\/td><td>Fornire aria calda per l'essiccazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sistema di Ventilazione di Scarico<\/strong><\/td><td>Rimuovi l'umidit\u00e0 generata durante l'essiccazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sezione di Raffreddamento \/ Trasportatore di Raffreddamento<\/strong><\/td><td>Raffredda le fave di cacao essiccate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trasportatore di Scarico<\/strong><\/td><td>Trasferisci le fave di cacao essiccate alla raccolta o all'imballaggio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Misuratore di Umidit\u00e0<\/strong><\/td><td>Misura il contenuto di umidit\u00e0 delle fave di cacao<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interfaccia di Imballaggio \/ Sistema di Raccolta<\/strong><\/td><td>Collegare al sistema di imballaggio o di conservazione<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sistema di Controllo Elettrico<\/strong><\/td><td>Controllo centralizzato PLC per temperatura, velocit\u00e0 del nastro, flusso d'aria e tempo di essiccazione<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Notes: <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>The above standard list is for reference only. The specific configuration should be adjusted according to the customer\u2019s production plan. If you have any requirements, please contact our staff via the pop-up window or WhatsApp.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Drying-Solution-for-Cocoa-Beans.webp\" alt=\"Soluzione di Essiccazione Continua per Fave di Cacao\" class=\"wp-image-9278\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Drying-Solution-for-Cocoa-Beans.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Drying-Solution-for-Cocoa-Beans-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-Drying-Solution-for-Cocoa-Beans-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soluzione di Essiccazione Continua per Fave di Cacao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perch\u00e9 Scegliere Shuliy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20+ years of drying equipment manufacturing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exported to 30+ countries, including major cocoa regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacities from 60 kg\/h to 14,000 kg\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple heat sources: heat pump, gas, diesel, coal, biomass, steam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food-grade 304 stainless steel construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLC automatic control with remote monitoring option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-year warranty and lifetime technical support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free layout drawing and drying test service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Our-Certifications_1.webp\" alt=\"Our Certifications\" class=\"wp-image-9741\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Our-Certifications_1.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Our-Certifications_1-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Our-Certifications_1-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Certifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner con Shuliy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shuliy\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/microwave-drying-machine\/\">cocoa bean belt drying machine,<\/a><\/strong> with its energy-saving, efficient, automated, and food-grade hygienic design, has become the ideal choice for many cocoa processing companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Se desideri migliorare la qualit\u00e0 dell'essiccazione, ridurre il consumo energetico e ottenere una produzione standardizzata, contattaci per una soluzione personalizzata.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Our-customers-1.webp\" alt=\"I nostri clienti\" class=\"wp-image-9149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Our-customers-1.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Our-customers-1-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Our-customers-1-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I nostri clienti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142057380\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can the dryer handle wet fermented beans directly?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. The belt and chamber are designed for high initial moisture. We recommend a vibrating feeder to spread sticky beans evenly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142067384\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What heat source is cheapest for cocoa regions?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Biomass (cocoa pod husks, firewood) and natural gas are usually cheapest in West Africa and Southeast Asia. We can calculate running costs for your local fuel prices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142077227\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does machine drying affect cocoa flavor compared with sun drying?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No. Controlled low-temperature drying preserves flavor precursors better than sun drying, which exposes beans to uncontrolled heat and contamination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142092547\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the delivery time?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Standard models ship in 15\u201325 days. Custom lines take 30\u201345 days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142102231\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can one machine dry cocoa and coffee?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. The same belt dryer handles both by adjusting the temperature curve and belt speed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142113256\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I verify final moisture?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>We recommend an inline moisture meter or handheld meter at discharge. The PLC can also stop the cycle at a set time-based target.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792142123746\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What spare parts should I stock?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Mesh belt sections, drive bearings, heating elements or burner nozzles, and temperature sensors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Quote for Your Cocoa Bean Drying Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you process 100 kg\/h on a single farm or 10 tons\/h in a commercial plant, Shuliy can configure the right cocoa bean drying machine for your capacity, fuel source, and quality target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us today for a free layout design, drying test report, and equipment quotation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Commercial-Cocoa-Bean-Dehydrator.webp\" alt=\"Commercial Cocoa Bean Dehydrator\" class=\"wp-image-9907\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Commercial-Cocoa-Bean-Dehydrator.webp 720w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Commercial-Cocoa-Bean-Dehydrator-240x180.webp 240w, https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Commercial-Cocoa-Bean-Dehydrator-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Commercial Cocoa Bean Dehydrator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cocoa bean belt dryer is industrial continuous drying equipment that removes moisture from fermented cocoa beans before roasting and chocolate production.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9284,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solution"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":15,"label":"Solution"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cocoa-Bean-Belt-Dryer-1.webp",720,405,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"DryingPlant.Com","author_link":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/author\/drying\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":15,"name":"Solution","slug":"solution","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":15,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":48,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":15,"category_count":48,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Solution","category_nicename":"solution","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9274"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9912,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9274\/revisions\/9912"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dryingplant.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}