Jam Transwide Equipment Ltd

07/04/2026

🔧 1. Basic Drying Principle

The operation relies on two key processes:

Heat transfer → Warm air heats the grain
Mass transfer → Moisture inside the grain evaporates and is carried away by airflow
🌬️ 2. Airflow System (Convection Drying)

A fan/blower forces air through the grain mass.

Hot air passes through grain layers
Moisture evaporates from the grain surface
Wet air is expelled out

👉 This is called forced convection drying

🔥 3. Heating System

The air is heated before entering the grain chamber using:

Diesel burner
Gas burner
Biomass furnace (common in Africa)
Electric heaters (less common)

Important:
Temperature must be controlled:

Too high → cracks or damages grain
Too low → inefficient drying
🔄 4. Grain Movement (Mixing Principle)

To ensure uniform drying, mobile dryers use:

Batch mixing (recirculation dryers)
Grain is circulated repeatedly through the drying chamber

OR

Continuous flow
Grain moves slowly from top to bottom

This prevents:

Overdrying at the bottom
Wet pockets at the top
💧 5. Moisture Gradient Principle

Moisture moves from inside the grain kernel to the surface:

Inner moisture migrates outward
Surface moisture evaporates
Process repeats until target moisture is reached (e.g. 13–14% for maize)
🌡️ 6. Temperature & Moisture Control

Key controls include:

Air temperature sensors
Moisture meters
Adjustable airflow rates

Proper control ensures:

Grain quality preservation
Energy efficiency
Avoidance of mold or aflatoxin risks
🚛 7. Mobility Advantage

Unlike fixed dryers, mobile dryers:

Can be transported to farms
Reduce transport of wet grain
Lower post-harvest losses
Ideal for rural or decentralized operations
⚙️ 8. Typical Components

A mobile dryer usually includes:

Hopper / intake
Drying chamber
Burner or furnace
Blower fan
Augers or elevators (for movement)
Control panel
Trailer chassis (for mobility)
📊 9. Drying Cycle (Simple Flow)
Load wet grain
Heat air
Blow hot air through grain
Evaporate moisture
Recirculate or discharge
Cool grain before storage

29/03/2026

JAM TRANSWIDE EQUIPMENT LTD
Grain Processing & Agro-Industrial Solutions

1. Who We Are: Jam Transwide Equipment Ltd is a trusted supplier specialising in grain processing and agro-industrial equipment across East Africa with over 7 years of experience.

2. What We Do: We provide complete solutions including maize milling plants, animal feed processing systems, seed cleaning equipment, and grain handling systems.

3. Our Value: We help clients increase production, reduce losses, and improve efficiency.

4. Why Choose Us: • Proven experience • Reliable support • Quality equipment • Customized solutions

Contact Phone: +254723766959 / +254739517960
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

JAM TRANSWIDE EQUIPMENT LTD
Smart Agro-Processing & Post-Harvest Solutions
ABOUT US

Jam Transwide Equipment Ltd is a leading supplier of modern agro-processing and post-harvest equipment across Africa.

We support farmers, cooperatives, millers, and agribusiness investors by providing reliable, efficient, and durable technologies that improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and enable value addition in agricultural production.

Our solutions are designed to help agricultural businesses process, store, and market their products more efficiently, creating sustainable growth and profitability.

OUR EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
Category Equipment
🌾 Grain Processing Equipment Maize Shellers, Grain Threshers, Multi-Grain Cleaners, Seed Processing Lines, Color Sorters
🔥 Grain Drying Systems Electric Grain Dryers, Gas-Fired Grain Dryers, Continuous Flow Dryers
⚙ Milling & Value Addition Flour Milling Machines, Feed Processing Units, Cassava Processing Equipment
🚜 Agro Support Equipment Motorized Tricycles, Packaging Machines, Conveyors, Elevators, Spare Parts
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE JAM TRANSWIDE

✔ Durable industrial-grade equipment
✔ Complete agro-processing solutions
✔ Installation and technical support
✔ Competitive pricing
✔ Reliable regional supply across Africa

OUR MARKETS

We proudly supply equipment to clients across Africa including:

Kenya | Uganda | Tanzania | Rwanda | South Sudan | Sudan | Zambia | Malawi | Mozambique | Eritrea | Ghana | Nigeria | Democratic Republic of Congo | Burkina Faso | West Africa

CONTACT US

📍 Jam Transwide Equipment Ltd
P.O. Box 27408–00100
Nairobi, Kenya

📞 Tel: +254 723 766 959 | +254 739 517 960

📧 Email:
[email protected]

[email protected]

YOUR PARTNER IN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION

Reliable • Efficient • Innovative

11/03/2026

A small stone can ruin an entire truck of grain.
It sounds unlikely.
But it happens more often than people think.
During harvesting and handling, grain can pick up foreign materials.
Stones.
Glass fragments.
Bits of metal.
If those contaminants reach the mill or processor, the consequences are serious.
✅Equipment damage.
✅Lower grain quality.
✅Rejected shipments.

This is why one of the most important machines in post harvest processing is something many people rarely notice.
The TQSF-60 Grain Destoner.
This machine works continuously to separate stones and heavy impurities from grain.
It uses a work surface with two sieves.
The first divides the grain flow into light and heavy fractions.
The second separates materials that have a higher specific weight than grain, such as stones, glass, and metal.
The result is simple.
✅Cleaner grain.
✅Safer processing.
✅Higher market value.
The suction type TQSF-60 destoner can process up to 5,000 kg of grain per hour using 3.5 kW of power, making it an efficient and multifunctional grain cleaning solution.

Jam Transwide Equipment ltd, we focus on these critical post harvest steps that protect quality before grain reaches the market.
Because before grain can be sold, exported, or processed, it must first be clean and safe.
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04/03/2026

Here are the key benefits of using an industrial grain dryer for drying grains like maize, wheat, rice, beans, and sorghum:

1. Faster & Uniform Drying

Dries large quantities within hours instead of days.
Ensures even moisture removal across all grains.
Reduces delays during peak harvest season.

2. Reduces Post-Harvest Losses

Prevents mold growth and aflatoxin contamination.
Minimise grain spoilage caused by high moisture.
Protects grain from unexpected rain during sun drying.

3. Improves Grain Quality

Maintains grain color, weight, and nutritional value.
Reduces cracking and breakage.
Helps meet the market and export moisture standards.

4. Increases Storage Life

Properly dried grain can be stored for months without deterioration.
Reduces insect infestation risk.
Maintains quality for better future pricing.

5. Works in All Weather Conditions

Not dependent on sunshine.
Suitable for African climates with unpredictable rain patterns.
Allows continuous operation day and night.

6. Saves Labour & Space

Eliminates the need for large open drying yards.
Reduces manual turning and handling of grain.
More efficient for large-scale farms and grain storage facilities.

7. Energy Efficient & Cost Effective (Long Term)

Modern dryers use controlled heat and airflow to reduce fuel consumption.
Prevents financial losses from rejected or spoilt grain.
Increases overall farm profitability.

🌽 Recommended Moisture Levels for Maize Before Storage
Proper moisture content is critical to prevent mold, aflatoxin, insects, and spoilage.

✅ Safe Moisture Levels

Storage Period
Recommended Moisture Content
Short-term (up to 3 months) 13.5 – 14%
Medium-term (3–6 months) 13%
Long-term (6+ months) 12 – 12.5%
Hermetic storage (PICS bags / silos) ≤ 13%

🎯 Why This Matters

Above 14% → High risk of mold and aflatoxin contamination
Above 15% → Rapid heating and spoilage
Below 12% → Very safe but may cause slight weight loss (over-drying)
📌 For Kenyan Conditions (Warm Climate)
Because of high temperatures and humidity:
Target 12.5 – 13% for warehouse storage.
For silo storage, 12% is ideal for long-term preservation.

🛠 How to Check Moisture

Use a digital grain moisture meter (most reliable).
Avoid relying on “biting test” or visual estimation.
Test multiple samples from different parts of the batch.

03/02/2026

In northern Italy, a bank is using cheese as collateral.

Credito Emiliano runs a $200M lending model backed by Parmesan, storing over 430,000 wheels in secure vaults.

Since real Parmesan takes up to three years to mature, farmers are cash-strapped while waiting to sell.

So the bank lends them up to 80% of the cheese’s value upfront.

The cheese ages in high-tech storage. If a farmer can’t repay, the bank sells the fully aged Parmesan.

Smart finance. Strong farmers. Protected supply chains. 🧀

13/01/2026

How to install silos for grain storage in 2026.

12/01/2026

The Great Rice Debate: Food Security or a Death Sentence for Our Farmers? 🇰🇪🌾

As we move into 2026, a high-stakes legal battle in the High Court is currently deciding what lands on your dinner plate and at what cost. The "Rice Import Case" has officially become a defining moment for Kenya’s agricultural policy.

The Crisis: A Nation at a Crossroads

On one side, the government argues we are facing a massive food deficit. With a projected shortage of over 500,000 metric tonnes, the Ministry of Agriculture warns that without duty-free imports, millions of Kenyans could face a hunger crisis by mid-2026. From their perspective, importing Grade 1 white rice is a necessary "emergency brake" to keep retail prices affordable for the average family.

The Counter-Argument: Protection for Mwea and Beyond

On the other side, farmers and leaders from the "Rice Belt"—led by petitioners like Senator Kamau Murango—are crying foul. They argue that local stores in schemes like Mwea are still full of unsold rice. By allowing duty-free imports to flood the market, they claim the government is effectively bankrupting the local farmer who cannot compete with subsidized foreign grain.

The "Withdrawal" Twist

The case took a dramatic turn this January when the Farmers Party tried to withdraw their petition. The High Court blocked the withdrawal, allowing local representatives to take over. This ensures that the case isn't just settled behind closed doors, but is decided based on the actual economic reality of our farmers.

The Bottom Line

We are stuck in a classic Kenyan paradox:
We need cheap food for the urban poor who are struggling with the high cost of living.
We need fair prices for our farmers so they don't abandon the fields entirely.

As we wait for the landmark ruling on January 29, 2026, we have to ask: Can we achieve food security without sacrificing the very people who grow our food?

Or is the "duty-free" window just a loophole for importers to profit while local bags of rice gather dust in Kirinyaga?

What do you think?

Should the government prioritize lowering the price of a 1kg bag of rice today, or should they protect the local rice industry to ensure we aren't dependent on imports forever?