Tek-Dry: Smarter Thermal Processing for Food Processing Applications

 

Pack Expo International 2026 - Heat and Control booth N-4706
For the first time at Pack Expo International Heat and Control is bringing thermal processing solutions designed for high-throughput French fry and snack drying applications with recently acquired technology brand Tek-Dry.

With decades of experience in thermal processing, Tek-Dry has built a global reputation as a specialist supplier of high-quality, bespoke thermal processing equipment. Now part of an expanding portfolio of integrated solutions from equipment supplier Heat and Control, Tek-Dry Systems offers drying, toasting, roasting, and cooling solutions for French fries, snacks, cereals, pet food, and more.
 

Tek-Dry Cereal Dryer and Cooler
 

Primary thermal processing
Tek-Dry equipment plays a central role in primary thermal processing across a range of applications — for example, single- and multi-pass dryers which are used to remove moisture from products like French fries, coated cereals and pet food.

Post-processing & Packaging Readiness
After thermal processing, integrated cooling systems reduce product temperatures to ensure optimal post-processing and packaging conditions. Tek-Dry systems help ensure consistent moisture, texture and temperature — critical for product quality and shelf life.

French Fry Dryers 
Requested by some of the world’s leading French fry processors, Tek-Dry’s high-performance dryers are built around a hallmark single-pass design that delivers consistent drying within a reduced footprint. Designed with excellent internal access and pre-installed rinse-in-place systems, these units are both easy to clean and low maintenance — ideal for high-throughput production environments.
While many installations use steam as the primary heat source, Tek-Dry dryers can also be supplied to utilize hot water heated using recovered energy from the fryer exhaust — a sustainable option that significantly reduces operating costs.
 

Tek-Dry French Fry Dryer
 

Preform Dryers and Coolers
Tek-Dry’s preform dryers and coolers provide efficient surface water removal and cooling before downstream processing. All systems also feature Tek-Dry’s hallmark single-pass design for reliable performance with easy cleaning and maintenance. They also provide high moisture removal per square metre of dryer, uniform moisture profile and lower operating temperatures.

Snack Food and Nut Dryers
Beyond potatoes, Tek-Dry offers thermal processing solutions for a variety of food applications. Their snack dryers are designed for products like croutons, expanded snacks, and bread-based items, featuring customizable evaporation rates and close moisture control, and their hallmark single-pass conveyor that minimizes agitation and fines.

Tek-Dry Snack Dryer
 

Their nut dryer/roaster systems gently handle a wide range of nut types, using the same single-pass design to reduce splits and ensure uniform moisture and color. Cereal dryers, toasters, and coolers process rice, corn, extruded, and coated cereal products with efficient single-pass suction drying and integrated dust separation to maintain consistent product quality. Across all equipment, processors benefit from compact footprints, multiple heat source options (gas or electric) and hygienic designs that simplify cleaning and maintenance.