1. AFOS Range of Dryers
Proven Technology enhanced by FP7 European funded €1 million Stockfish Project
Tomatoes/Tuna/Fish biscuits/Fish Skins
Sprats/Cod Roe/Sturgeon
Extensive temperature range from
5-65°C
Pasteurisation option (DEFRA)
Reduced Processing Time
Extended Shelf-life
Full Traceability
EWON remote monitoring & control
Flexible Operation

2. AFOS Working in Partnership with
Based near Hull in the UK
SME company €5 million turnover
22 employees (13 engineers)
Strong in product development & technology
Built and serviced equipment for the fish industry for 60 years

3. AFOS Limited Blue chip global customer base including: Nestle
Marine Harvest
Morrisons
The Seafood Company
Icelandic Group
Morrisons Supermarkets

4. Example of Dehumidification specification
AFOS dryers are equipped with an integral dehumidification system for optimal moisture removal
Horizontal reversing airflow completes the drying process
Example of Dehumidification specification

5. Dryer features Features include:
Controlled drying process through temperature controlled air flow
Dehumidification system controls moisture removal
Fully automatic heating process
Microprocessor controlled management system ensures consistency of product

6. Example of Product Moisture Loss

7. AFOS Siemens S7-1200 Microprocessor Control
 AFOS has now incorporated the latest Siemens S PLC technology to improve the control process:
Siemens S PLC
Siemens solid state relays
Fully monitored emergency dual circuit Estop system
Fully Automatic CIP system controlled from touch screen
Multi function audible and visual alarm system
PID Loop Temperature
Electronic temperature and humidity monitoring system
Temperature curve control
Product core and surface probes
Chamber probes (left and right)
Remote access using a EWON adapter via a secure VPN network
Monitoring and alarms on a all functional controls (circuit breakers, SSR’s, invertors, fans & motors) to remote devices
Energy monitoring
Control panel temperature control/over temperature monitored by programmable trip amplifiers which provide a fails safe option

8. One T500 Drying Unit complete with the following accessories:
Capacity 500kg
Stainless Steel Insulated Cabinet
1 Stainless Steel Loading Door to Front of Unit
Automatic Reversing Air Flow Facility
Automatic De-Humidification System
Multi Function Alarm and Emergency Stop System

9. One T1000 Drying Unit complete with the following accessories:
Capacity 1000kg
Stainless Steel Insulated Cabinet
2 Stainless Steel Loading Door to Front of Unit
Automatic Reversing Air Flow Facility
Automatic De-Humidification System
Multi Function Alarm and Emergency Stop System

10. AFOS Drying Solutions Fully Scalable Production Increased shelf life
Hanging product on speats
Laying products on trays
Labour efficient - use of trolleys

11. Stockfish Automated Drying - Technical Objectives
Indoor Process - 30 days
Low Temperature (4-15°C)
On line Quality Control
% Water Content (reduced from %)
Rapid water removal before fish spoils
Product Safety
Product Traceability