Shivvers Hemp Drying System
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Create Your Custom Hemp Drying Solution
With more than 55 years of experience perfecting our grain drying systems, Shivvers is proud to offer a line of automated hemp dryers with our industry-leading temperature control technology.
The Shivvers family of hemp drying equipment provides comprehensive solutions including:
- Precise temperature control
- Remote monitoring of the drying operation
- Seamless compatibility with various hemp biomass harvesting methods
- Reduced labor and operating costs
- Superior preservation of crop quality
How Shivvers Hemp Systems Work
Each Shivvers Hemp Drying System is custom configured and integrated into a grain bin, effectively turning the entire structure into a comprehensive dehydration solution. Depending on your capacity requirements, Shivvers Hemp Drying Systems are available in two sizes with options to fit 24’ and 36’ bin diameters.
Command Center Control Unit
Serving as the ‘brain’ of the system, the Shivvers Command Center is a central computerized control that manages the fan & heater combination based off your pre-set specifications. Once hemp biomass is loaded into the drying system, simply turn on the Command Center and set to your desired drying temperature. The Command Center stays in constant communication with the heater throughout the drying process, making automatic adjustments to sustain precise temperature.
Fan & Heater Combinations
Shivvers Fan & Heater Combinations have been perfected over decades to provide unrivaled fuel efficiency and optimal heating capabilities throughout the dehydration process. Heaters feature a specially designed downstream burner with Shivvers Blue Flame Technology to maximize clean and uniform heat distribution. Shivvers expertly trained technicians will work with you to find the perfect fan & heater combination for your operation based on size, fuel, power and capacity.
Perforated Raised Drying Floor
As the foundation for the Shivvers Hemp Drying System, Shivvers Channel-Lock Floors and Structural Steel Supports elevate the floor to provide a heating chamber where the air is mixed to a uniform temperature. Strategically designed perforations in the floor facilitate controlled air flow, allowing warmed drying air to rise up through the floor into the hemp biomass drying zone. Additionally, the raised floor creates an unloading chamber, accessible by an exterior door, allowing producers to drop dry hemp biomass directly into bags or onto a conveyor from the integrated floor chutes in the center of the bin.
Automated Spreading, Leveling & Unloading Auger
The Spreading, Leveling & Unloading Auger takes the manual process out of loading and unloading your drying system by pivoting around the center of the system. As wet hemp biomass is dropped through the loading door, the auger gently draws the material inward to evenly distribute it across the drying floor. Tines from the Stirring & Decompaction Rotor also assist in spreading and leveling the hemp biomass. When you are ready to unload the system, the auger is re-engaged to draw dry hemp biomass to the unloading floor chutes. Operator controls allow for easy adjustment of direction, speed, and height, as well as pivoting the auger up and out of the way when it is not in use.
Automated Stirring & Decompaction Rotor
The Shivvers Decompaction Rotor sits directly opposite the Spreading, Leveling & Unloading Auger to pivot around the center of the bin. This rotor ensures consistent and uniform drying by lifting, leveling and decompressing hemp biomass as it naturally settles during the drying process. Powered by an electric motor, with operator control of the speed and height, the Decompaction Rotor features strategically positioned tines that rotate through the hemp biomass bed to loosen and turn the hemp biomass as it dries. This process facilitates a faster, more efficient drying process while eliminating labor.