{"product_id":"benchstar-food-dehydrator-with-16-trays-fd-16hb","title":"Benchstar Food Dehydrator with 16 trays – FD-16HB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchstar FD-16HB Food Dehydrator with 16 trays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible tray configurations (10, 16 or 24 trays) allow the unit to scale with production demands, from small batches to high-volume runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e360° hot air circulation eliminates hot spots and delivers consistent, uniform results across all trays simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide temperature range of +30 to +90°C covers the ideal drying conditions for herbs, bread, fruit, meat and fish in a single unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24-hour programmable timer enables unattended overnight or extended drying cycles, reducing labour requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTempered glass door allows visual monitoring of product at any time without opening the chamber, maintaining stable drying conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverheat protection activating at +120°C safeguards both product quality and equipment integrity during long production runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFood-grade stainless steel construction is BPA-free, hygienic and built to withstand the demands of a busy commercial kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural flavours and nutrients are retained through additive-free hot air drying, supporting premium product quality and labelling claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16 stainless steel trays included, each measuring 400 x 380 mm; configurable to 10-tray or 24-tray setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDigital control panel with temperature adjustment from +30°C to +90°C in precise increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24-hour programmable countdown timer for extended or overnight drying cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e360° hot air circulation system for uniform, consistent drying across all tray levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTempered glass door for clear, unobstructed viewing of contents without opening the unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverheat protection system engages automatically at +120°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFood-grade stainless steel construction throughout; BPA-free materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e240V power supply, 1450W, 10A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Year Parts and Labour Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWidth (mm): 470\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDepth (mm): 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight (mm): 742\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight (kg): 24.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePacked Width (mm): 559\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePacked Depth (mm): 664\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePacked Height (mm): 775\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Delivery: 240V, 1450W\/10A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower (kW): 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty (months): 1 Year Parts and Labour Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Benchstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53851579875696,"sku":"FD-16HB","price":713.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3674\/3536\/files\/fd-16hb_1.png?v=1780131087","url":"https:\/\/atlanticequipment.com.au\/products\/benchstar-food-dehydrator-with-16-trays-fd-16hb","provider":"Atlantic Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}