Premier Foods has commissioned process drying specialist Secomak to install three ready meal dryers at its new factory in Methwold, Suffolk. The factory produces the Quorn and Cauldron range of chilled meat-free and organic ready meals.

Three ready meal lines using automatic sleeving equipment are installed at the new factory. The cooking process leaves the ready meal packs with a thin film of moisture which would interfere with the operation of the sleeving machine and also spoil the final packaging. A Secomak ready meal dryer was installed immediately prior to each of the sleeving machines. The dryers ensure all the meals are completely dry before sleeving and packaging.

Manufactured from hygienic high grade stainless steel, the Secomak dryers can completely dry up to 60 ready meal packs a minute. The blowers and electric components are isolated from the drying area by an integral drip tray. Each dryer is supplied as a complete unit with an integral conveyor, blowers and control cabinet. This means they are very easy to install.

Contact: Secomak; Tel: 020 8732 1300