

The Importance of Tomato Drying
Tomato drying is a time-tested preservation method that extends shelf life while concentrating flavor and nutrients. Properly dried tomatoes retain their rich taste, vibrant color, and nutritional value, making them ideal for culinary use year-round. However, achieving consistent results demands precise temperature control, efficient moisture removal, and energy-saving technology—all of which are seamlessly integrated into MeiYa Air Source Heat Pump Dryers.
Why Choose MeiYa Heat Pump Dryers?
MeiYa’s cutting-edge heat pump technology revolutionizes tomato drying by offering unmatched advantages over traditional methods (e.g., sun-drying or fossil fuel-based systems):
- Energy Efficiency: Harvesting ambient heat from the air, MeiYa dryers consume up to 70% less energy than conventional systems, reducing operational costs.
- Precision Control: Intelligent temperature (60–65°C) and humidity management ensure uniform drying, preventing over-drying or case hardening.
- 24/7 Automation: Minimal manual intervention required. Real-time adjustments via the MeiYa Smart Control App enable remote monitoring.
- Eco-Friendly: Zero emissions and reduced carbon footprint align with sustainable production goals.
Step-by-Step Tomato Drying Process with MeiYa
Stage 1: Preparation
- Selection: Use ripe, blemish-free tomatoes for optimal texture and flavor retention.
- Blanching: Briefly boil tomatoes (2 minutes) to loosen skins, then cool and peel.
- Juice Extraction: Gently squeeze deseeded tomatoes to remove excess juice.
Stage 2: Pretreatment
- Hardening: Soak peeled tomatoes in 0.3% calcium chloride solution for 2 hours to enhance firmness.
- Rinsing: Thoroughly wash treated tomatoes to remove residual solution.
Stage 3: Sweetening
- Sugar Infusion: Immerse tomatoes in a 30% sugar syrup (with 0.3% citric acid) for 24 hours.
- Concentration: Gradually increase syrup density to 65% through multiple boiling and soaking cycles (12–24 hours per cycle).
Stage 4: Drying
- Loading: Arrange pretreated tomatoes on MeiYa dryer trays, ensuring 10 cm spacing for airflow.
- Smart Drying:
- Set temperature to 60–65°C with continuous dehumidification.
- Dry for 15–20 hours until moisture content reaches 18% and soluble solids hit 70%.
Traditional vs. MeiYa Heat Pump Drying
Traditional methods often suffer from inconsistent results due to weather dependence (sun-drying) or excessive energy use (coal/gas dryers). MeiYa’s technology eliminates these issues by:
- Maintaining stable drying conditions regardless of external factors.
- Preserving color, flavor, and nutrients through gentle heat exchange.
- Reducing labor costs with automated, programmable cycles.
Conclusion
MeiYa Air Source Heat Pump Dryers deliver industry-leading efficiency and quality for tomato processing. By combining precision engineering with smart automation, our systems ensure premium dried tomatoes with minimal energy use—perfect for commercial producers seeking reliability and sustainability.
Elevate your production with MeiYa. Contact us today!
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Contact: Ray Ren
📱 WhatsApp/WeChat/Mobile: +86 133 4676 7871
MeiYa – Innovating Drying Solutions for a Sustainable Future



MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer Machine
- No MOQ & Customization Unlimited
- Drying + Dehumidify + Cooling
- PLC + Touch Screen Control
- 7-10 Days Delivery Time
Parameter:
| Single dryer+drying chamber | ||||
| Model | Unit | MY-03RD | MY-06RD | MY-12RD |
| Power input | KW | 5.5 | 9.5 | 19.4 |
| power supply | V/PH/HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | |
| 220V/1PH,50/60HZ | ||||
| Rated current | A | 9.6A(380V),22A(220V) | 17.0 | 30.0 |
| Heating capacity | KW | 10.5 | 21.0 | 42.0 |
| Cooling capacity | KW | 7.8 | 18.0 | 32.0 |
| Dehumidity | L/H | 12.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
| Max temperature | ℃ | ≤75 | ≤75 | ≤75 |
| Working condition | ℃ | 0-43 | 0-43 | 0-43 |
| Electric shock protection grade | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Max exhause pressure | M(P)a | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Noise | d(B(A | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Power consumption/H | KWH | 4.8 | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Electric heater | KW | 3.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
| Blowing type | / | HORIZONTAL BLOWING TYPE | ||
| Demsnssion of dryer | MM | 1650*856*1280 | 1806*1065*1280 | 2089*1260*1580 |
| Weight | KG | 180 | 285 | 480 |
Buying Guiding:
Recommend drying machine+Drying chamber sizes
| Model | Description | Drying Capacity (Per Batch) | Drying Room Size (mm) | Trolleys Number | Trays Number |
| MY-01RD-16L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 100Kg | All-in-one | 16 | |
| MY-01RD-36L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 250Kg | All-in-one | 36 | |
| MY-03RD-60L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 400Kg | All-in-one | 60 | |
| MY-03RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 700Kg | 3200*2190*2200 | 8 | 128 |
| MY-06RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1300Kg | 6150*2190*2200 | 14 | 224 |
| MY-12RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2000Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-15RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2200Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-03RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1700Kg | 7050*2190*2200 | 16 | 256 |
| MY-06RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2500Kg | 10100*2190*2200 | 24 | 384 |
| MY-12RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 4400Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
| MY-15RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 5200Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
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Drying Machine Components:


Standard Working Modes:
- Typically 3 modes available:
- Drying Only
- Rapid temperature rise; unable to discharge moist air
- Drying + Dehumidify
- Chamber temperature rises while discharging moist air
- Cooling
- Temperature can drop to 10°C (minimum)
- Important Note:
- If temperature control becomes unstable, switch to Temperature & Humidity Mode.
- Drying Only
Ray. Ren | Sales Manager
GUANGZHOU MEIYA ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
📍 Add: No.217, 2nd Ruiyun Road, Xiuquan Street, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
📞 Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 133 4676 7871
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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