Grain drying is an expensive process.
Key components of that cost are the manpower and fuel to run the dryer.
Both of those costs can be significantly reduced by installing Grain Sentry.
What is Grain Sentry?
Grain Sentry is the automatic dryer control system from Perry of Oakley that is delivering consistent savings to customers in numerous countries.
The automation removes the need to have anyone control or monitor the performance of the drier. This means you no longer need to employ that summer student or you don’t need to worry if your long-standing dryer operator has left, as Grain Sentry does it for you.
Grain Sentry can be retro-fitted on to any make of continuous flow grain dryer.
How does it work?
It is an Award-Winning automated PLC moisture sampling & dryer control system. It uses moisture samples automatically obtained from the dryer filling & discharge equipment to adjust the speed of the dryer which optimises the dryer performance, driving up your profit.
The Grain Sentry only requires a calibration check once a year (it’s a game changer) and as it takes the readings automatically there’s no manpower lost in ensuring accurate up to date data is being used to run the dryer. Plus, the grain is returned to the system so it’s not lost in the process resulting in no loss of tonnage due to the frequency of the testing.
If your dryer is connected to the internet you can monitor its performance fully remotely.
How much cost does it actually save?
With a throughput capacity dryer of 30tph on wheat, drying 6000T per season, during an average UK summer, based on removing 6% of moisture the saving would be ~£17,000 per season. That goes up to ~£40,000 per season for a 60tph dryer drying 15,000T per season.
Those savings are derived from manpower and also fuel savings as the automatic system keeps the dryer operating at the optimum performance so it does not over dry and consume unnecessary fuel.
The accurate control of the moisture content of the dried crop also means you achieve the best price per ton for your crop when you sell.
What crops will it work on?
Grain Sentry is suitable for drying wheat, maize, soya bean and most combinable crops.
Why should you buy from Perry Of Oakley?
Perry have been drying the worlds grain since 1954. The advances in design and technology through the decades has resulted in their dryers being one of the most energy efficient and reliable grain dryers available on the market.
Integration is key
Perry of Oakley can provide a complete design, manufacture and supply of everything you need from a single conveyor through to an entire grain processing plant, and take away the integration challenges for you. We are able to supply all the key components for your grain processing facility including drying, conveying, storage, control panels, samplers, cleaners, colour sorters, the list goes on.
At Perry of Oakley, we’re a family business with 70+ years of experience. We know how important it is to keep production up and running so if there’s a problem, call us and we’ll sort it. Contact us today to discuss silos or anything else you need help with.