BenchFoods 28-Tray Commercial Dehydrator, 2 Zone – Biltong Bundle
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All-in-One Professional Biltong Curing & High-Capacity Commercial Dehydrator
Built for high-output Canadian butcher shops, commercial kitchens, and specialty charcuterie producers, the BenchFoods 28CUDG is a commercial biltong dehydrator with two independently controlled zones for hanging cures and tray drying at scale.
Key Features:
- Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel construction, hanging racks plus trays in one cabinet
- 2 hanging racks, 120 heavy-duty butcher hooks for biltong and jerky
- 28 stainless steel mesh trays, 11.9 m² (128 sq. ft.) for batch drying
- 2 independent zones, each with heat-free Ambient Air Mode for room-temperature curing
- 99-hour digital timer with memory function, 1°F precision up to 195°F (91°C)
What's Included in the Box:
- 1x Commercial Dehydrator Unit (2 Independent Processing Zones)
- 2x Stainless Steel Biltong Hanging Racks
- 120x Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Butcher Hooks
- 28x Food-Grade 304 Stainless Steel Mesh Trays (50 x 85 cm)
- 2x Stainless Steel Pan Drip Trays
- 1x User Manual
This Biltong Bundle swaps standard tray shelving for a multi-rail hanging layout, so a butcher shop or specialty producer can cure authentic biltong at scale, not just make jerky in a single-zone unit. Twelve rear-mounted circulation fans move air evenly across hanging meat lines or loaded trays, drying consistently without manual rotation.
Running two independent zones means you can cure biltong at room temperature in one side while drying jerky, fruit, or vegetables with heat in the other, each with its own timer and temperature. The Ambient Air Mode bypasses the heating element entirely, which is what proper biltong curing calls for: airflow only, protecting against case hardening or accidental cooking.
A double-walled insulated cabinet keeps that airflow contained on both sides, so a curing cycle doesn't heat up the rest of the kitchen, and dual touch control panels with 99-hour timers and memory function mean you can set a multi-day cure in one zone while running a same-day batch in the other.
BenchFoods 28CUDG (Biltong Bundle) Specifications
| Model | 28CUDG (Biltong Bundle) |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220-240V / 50-60Hz |
| Max Amperage | 32A |
| Max Power Usage | 7.5 kW (3.75 kW x 2 Zones) |
| Avg Power Usage | 3.75 kW (1.875 kW x 2 Zones) |
| Total Trays | 28 Stainless Steel Mesh Trays |
| Chamber Volume | 636 L Total (318 L per Zone) |
| Temperature Range | 21°C - 91°C (70°F - 195°F, 1°F Increments), plus Ambient Air Mode |
| Brand | BenchFoods |
| Total Hanging Racks | 2 Stainless Steel Racks Included |
| Total Butcher Hooks | 120 Heavy-Duty Hooks Included |
| Safety Breaker Required | Single Phase / 50A |
| Power Cable | 3-Wire Cable, N6-50P Plug Tip Included |
| Timer | 0 - 99hr |
| Independent Zones | 2 |
| Average Noise Level | 60 dB |
| Hardware Features | Memory Function, Ambient Air Mode, Touch Controls |
BENCHFOODS 28CUDG (BILTONG BUNDLE) DIMENSIONS
| Total Tray Area | 11.9 m² (128 sq. ft.) |
| Total Trays | 28 |
| Tray Dimensions | 50.8 x 85.1 cm (20 x 33.5 in) |
| Space Between Trays | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
| Tray Mesh Spacing | 12.7 x 12.7 mm (1/2 x 1/2 in) |
| Machine Weight | 118.9 kg (262 lbs) |
| Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | 880 x 1690 x 670 mm (34.6 x 66.5 x 26.4 in) |
| Chamber Dimensions (W x H x D) | 865 x 735 x 500 mm (34.1 x 28.9 x 19.7 in) |
Installation Placement Note: To guarantee optimal performance from the dual airflow exhaust system, we recommend leaving a minimum clearance window of 100 mm (4 inches) along the sides and rear panel when placing this unit on kitchen lines.
5-Year Commercial Warranty
5 years from the original purchase date against defects in material or workmanship under normal commercial use. It covers the dehydrator and its accessories. BenchFoods repairs or replaces defective units and parts at no charge.
- How it is fixed: BenchFoods decides the fix, based on the defect and the product. It sends a replacement unit (not offered on industrial orders), or a replacement part with on-site installation, or a technician to repair it on site. If there is no local technician, you find one and BenchFoods pays the technician's invoice or reimburses you if you paid it. Replaced units and parts carry the remaining warranty or 180 days from the replacement or repair, whichever is longer.
- Not covered: Misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, not following the operating instructions, use with equipment it is not meant for, unauthorized changes or repairs, cosmetic or incidental damage, and spare parts bought separately.
- How to claim: Contact us with your original invoice number. We are an authorized Canadian dealer and will start the claim with BenchFoods for you. intoCooking does not provide the warranty or assume liability for downtime or equipment failures.
The Warranty Details certificate is under Product details above.
- Free Shipping: We offer free standard delivery across Canada. There are no hidden fees, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.
- Delivery Time: Your order arrives in 2–8 business days in total: 1–3 business days to pack it and 1–5 business days in transit.
- Carefully Packaged: Every order is securely packaged and handled with care to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep or business location.
- Tracking Included: A tracking number will be emailed to you as soon as your order is fulfilled and dispatches from the warehouse.
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