Overview

Benchstar FD-16HB Food Dehydrator with 16 trays

The Benchstar FD-16HB is a professional-grade commercial food dehydrator designed for high-volume production of dried fruits, meats, herbs, jerky and more. Constructed from food-grade, BPA-free stainless steel throughout, it comes supplied with 16 trays (each 400 x 380 mm) and is configurable to 10 or 24 trays, making it equally suited to small artisan operations and large-scale food production environments.

A precise digital control panel delivers a wide temperature range of +30 to +90°C alongside a 24-hour programmable timer, while 360° hot air circulation ensures even drying across every tray without the need for additives. A tempered glass door lets operators monitor progress at a glance without opening the unit, preserving internal temperature and humidity conditions throughout the drying cycle.

Key Benefits

• Flexible tray configurations (10, 16 or 24 trays) allow the unit to scale with production demands, from small batches to high-volume runs.
• 360° hot air circulation eliminates hot spots and delivers consistent, uniform results across all trays simultaneously.
• Wide temperature range of +30 to +90°C covers the ideal drying conditions for herbs, bread, fruit, meat and fish in a single unit.
• 24-hour programmable timer enables unattended overnight or extended drying cycles, reducing labour requirements.
• Tempered glass door allows visual monitoring of product at any time without opening the chamber, maintaining stable drying conditions.
• Overheat protection activating at +120°C safeguards both product quality and equipment integrity during long production runs.
• Food-grade stainless steel construction is BPA-free, hygienic and built to withstand the demands of a busy commercial kitchen.
• Natural flavours and nutrients are retained through additive-free hot air drying, supporting premium product quality and labelling claims.

Key Features

• 16 stainless steel trays included, each measuring 400 x 380 mm; configurable to 10-tray or 24-tray setups
• Digital control panel with temperature adjustment from +30°C to +90°C in precise increments
• 24-hour programmable countdown timer for extended or overnight drying cycles
• 360° hot air circulation system for uniform, consistent drying across all tray levels
• Tempered glass door for clear, unobstructed viewing of contents without opening the unit
• Overheat protection system engages automatically at +120°C
• Food-grade stainless steel construction throughout; BPA-free materials
• Recommended drying temperatures by food type: herbs and flowers +35 to +40°C, bread +40 to +50°C, fruit +55 to +60°C, meat and fish +65 to +70°C
• 240V power supply, 1450W, 10A
• 1 Year Parts and Labour Warranty

Specifications

• Width (mm): 470
• Depth (mm): 600
• Height (mm): 742
• Weight (kg): 24.7
• Packed Width (mm): 559
• Packed Depth (mm): 664
• Packed Height (mm): 775
• Power Delivery: 240V, 1450W/10A
• Power (kW): 240
• Warranty (months): 1 Year Parts and Labour Warranty