The unique grain unloading system consists of four dosing rollers
Grain columns of grain dryers from other manufacturers
Patented technology by Sukup Mfg. Company, which has no analogues, the grain unloading system, which consists of four dosing rollers, has brought the grain drying process to a qualitatively new level. Of all the grain dryers on the market, only grain dryers from Sukup Mfg. Company, which are equipped with a system of four dosing rollers, are able to significantly reduce the spread of moisture in dried grain and qualitatively control the grain drying process.
Grain dryers from other manufacturers use one dosing roller on each side of the grain dryer, so the inner layers of the grain are overdried, and the outer ones, as a rule, remain underdried. As a result, the grain layer located closer to the inner wall of the grain column has a higher temperature than the grain layer adjacent to the outer wall of the grain column. Overheating of the inner grain layer leads to increased cracking of the grain.
Grain columns of Sukup grain dryers
Sukup grain dryers use two metering rollers in each grain column, as a result of which the grain layers advance through the Sukup grain dryer at different speeds. The inner, hotter layer of grain passes through the grain column faster than the outer, cooler layer. As a result, a more uniform moisture level is achieved in the dried grain. At the same time, the grain cracks less, the test weight loss is reduced, as a result of which the quality and uniformity of the grain are improved.
You no longer have to sacrifice the quality of the dried grain for the sake of the speed of drying the grain. For the development of the grain unloading system, which consists of four metering rollers, the company Sukup Mfg. Company was awarded the AE50 award of the American Society of Agricultural Machinery. US Patent No. 5,999,044
Sukup’s Unique Cross-flow Grain Flow Through Grain Dryers
SUKUP manufacturing company has developed and patented a unique “cross-flow grain flow through grain dryer” to prevent grain overheating and balance grain moisture levels during drying in modular grain dryers. This exclusive and innovative grain flow system moves grain from one side of the grain dryer to the opposite side as the grain moves from the upper module to the lower module.
Changing the side of the grain dryer on which the grain moves equalizes the grain moisture in two ways:
- Cold wind can greatly cool one side of the grain dryer, which will lead to an increase in the grain moisture level and uneven drying on one side of the grain dryer. Changing the side of the grain dryer on which the grain moves eliminates the negative impact of the wind on each portion of grain.
- When using the “cross-shaped grain movement pattern through the grain dryer”, the inner, hotter layer of grain in the upper module becomes the outer, cooler layer in the lower module. This pattern prevents overheating of the grain and contributes to a uniform moisture level of the dried grain. “Cross-shaped grain flow pattern through the grain dryer” reduces the variation in grain moisture levels in the inner and outer parts of the grain column and the sides of the grain dryer.
For the development of the “cross-shaped grain flow pattern through the grain dryer”, SUKUP manufacturing company was awarded the AE50 award of the American Society of Agricultural Machinery. US Patent No. 6,360,451
Computer control system for grain dryers
The computer control system for grain dryers Sukup was designed specifically to relieve you of the need for constant monitoring of the grain dryer and at the same time increase productivity and efficiency. All information about the grain dryer’s operating parameters is displayed on a touch-sensitive LCD display. Troubleshooting is greatly simplified thanks to the built-in self-diagnostics system, which significantly reduces expensive grain dryer downtime. One of the main distinguishing features of Sukup grain dryers from grain dryers of other manufacturers is the ability of the operator to work with a computer control system in Russian. Unlike grain dryers of other manufacturers, an important advantage of Sukup grain dryers is that the delivery package includes a connecting network (computer) cable 15 meters long, which allows you to install the grain dryer directly in the operator’s room without additional costs during installation. When purchasing, you can order a cable of a longer length.
Sukup grain dryer control panel
Highly economical Starfire burners – efficient and uniform heating
As a result of careful research, Sukup Mfg. Company has created a highly economical burner with an intense flame that ensures complete combustion of fuel. Burners created using Starfire technology provide optimal gas and air mixing proportions for high efficiency and uniform heat distribution. Stainless steel burner blades and reliable welding guarantee strength, reliability and durability. An observation window on the side wall of the burner casing allows you to easily monitor the operation of the burner. The electronic ignition system constantly monitors the safety of the burner.
High-efficiency fans
The fans rotate at a speed of 1750 rpm and the burners manufactured by Sukup Mfg. Company are guaranteed to provide the flow of heated air that is necessary for the efficient operation of the grain dryers of the Sukup Mfg. Company. The grain dryers are equipped with polypropylene, fiberglass-reinforced fan blades, which are distinguished by a low load on the electric motor at start-up, precise factory balancing and low noise level during operation. The fans and burners manufactured by Sukup Mfg. Company are well known in the agricultural industry for their intensive air flow, efficient operation and excellent quality.
Versatility and design options
Sukup grain dryers are supplied in standard configuration and include:
- The grain dryer body is made of high-quality galvanized metal of American production.
- The diameter of the perforation of the drying chamber sheets is 2.38 mm. This perforation allows drying all major grain crops, such as corn, wheat, sunflower, etc., including sorghum, with the exception of small-seeded grain crops, such as rapeseed.
- Computer control of the grain dryer with a cable length of 7.6 meters, so that if necessary, you can place the control panel in the operator’s room. The standard package does not include a metal stand for installing the control panel separately from the grain dryer.
- Moisture meter and thermometer in the unloading head of the grain dryer.
- Two- and three-module grain dryers are equipped with a set of metal supports for installing the grain dryer on a concrete base. Single-module grain dryers in the standard version are not equipped with metal supports.
- All grain dryers are equipped with axial fans, and are adapted for operation in the countries of the former Soviet Union and are designed for connection to electrical networks with a voltage of 380 Volts and a frequency of 50 Hz.
- All grain dryers are equipped with a drawbar for transporting the grain dryer using a tractor, while the standard equipment does not include a set of wheels with axles, which are intended for transporting the grain dryer in assembled form.
If the standard equipment of the grain dryer, for some reason, does not suit your needs, you can always order the equipment listed below instead of the standard one for an additional fee:
- In addition to the standard grain dryer body made entirely of high-quality galvanized metal, you can order the grain dryer body in the following two options: – The outer sheets of the drying chamber lining are made of stainless steel steel, internal from high-quality galvanized metal.- The external and internal sheets of the drying chamber lining are made of stainless steel. For example, American sanitary standards require that when drying rice, the drying chamber be made entirely of stainless steel.
- The diameter of the standard perforation of the drying chamber sheets is 2.38 mm, but if you need to dry small-seeded cereals, for example, rapeseed, you can order a grain dryer with perforations with a diameter of 1.37 mm to 1.27 mm. At the same time, all other grain crops can be dried on a grain dryer with fine perforation, except for small-seeded ones.
- In the standard configuration, grain dryers are equipped with one moisture meter in the unloading head of the grain dryer, but at the customer’s request, the grain dryer can be equipped with another moisture meter located in the loading funnel of the grain dryer to measure the moisture in the flow of grain loaded into the grain dryer.
- If you need to install a grain dryer in a place where there are increased requirements for the noise level of operating equipment, for example, near a residential area, you can order a grain dryer in which a centrifugal fan is installed instead of an axial fan, the noise level of which is significantly lower than that of an axial fan.