industrial roasters

Neuhaus Neotec RFB Roaster

the Neuhaus Neotec RFB Roaster is a 30–240 kg fluid bed (hot air) industrial roaster from Neuhaus Neotec, built in Germany, with fully automated controls.

the spec

batch capacity
30–240 kg
heat source
fluid bed (hot air)
control
fully automated
made in
germany

the verdict

the rfb is neuhaus neotec's core fluid bed platform, covering batch sizes from 30 kg to 240 kg depending on configuration. it's fully automated with plc control, recipe storage for up to 21 profiles, and a touchscreen interface with live process visualization. the roasting chamber has no moving parts, so maintenance focuses on fans, burners, and cyclones rather than drums or bearings. energy efficiency comes from high recirculation rates and optimized insulation, which matters when you're running multiple batches per hour. heat source options include gas, electric, and hydrogen. this machine is built for consistency and throughput in high-volume settings where downtime costs serious money. it's not a machine you buy for exploratory small-batch roasting or manual profile adjustments on the fly. it's a workhorse for operations that have dialed in their profiles and need to repeat them at scale.

strengths

  • fully automated control with recipe management and live visualization
  • no moving parts in roasting chamber reduces mechanical wear
  • heat source flexibility: gas, electric, or hydrogen
  • energy efficient due to high recirculation and low thermal losses

trade-offs

  • minimum batch size of 30 kg limits flexibility for smaller runs
  • requires significant power infrastructure for electric configurations
  • fluid bed roasting may not suit profiles that rely on conduction or longer development
  • industrial scale means high capital cost and facility requirements

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