The «ideal» buyer of a Metra aerodynamic grain dryer could be the owner of several hundred hectares or a large elevator receiving hundreds of bushels of grain per day. It does not matter whether you grow corn or wheat and aim to sell the crop at the highest prices—you will get the same benefit as niche crop producers—lentils, flax, or hemp. The main requirement is the need to quickly bring the grain to marketable condition, remove toxins, and simultaneously sort the seed fraction.

Three Key Groups of Benefits

The first group—farms dependent on seasonal price fluctuations. When the market situation changes rapidly, the ability to clean grain independently means the opportunity to sell it at a higher price tomorrow, instead of waiting in line for a contractor.

The second group—cooperatives or small elevators. They receive various raw materials and cannot afford multiple processing lines. Metra aerodynamic dryers switch from corn to sorghum in just a few minutes: without sieves, calibration drums, or complicated setup. It is safe to say that one machine easily meets the needs of an entire cooperative.

The third group—processors strictly controlling mycotoxin levels. Thanks to the precisely controlled airflow, the aerodynamic dryer removes aflatoxin, fusarium, ergot, and weed debris in the same chamber where dehydration occurs, so the raw material immediately meets high international procurement standards.

Metra’s Economic Formula: «Plus Three—Minus Two»

The first «plus»—price difference. Take durum wheat with VOM in North Dakota, 2017: uncleaned grain—three to four dollars per bushel; after processing with Metra—six to seven dollars. Even at 200 bushels/hour for the ADS-200 model, that’s several hundred additional dollars per hour.

The second «plus»—fast payback. During a wet autumn, a small farm needs only two to three days of continuous cleaning to offset the cost of the machine through price differences.

The third «plus»—durability. The average service life of an aerodynamic dryer exceeds 30 years, and the factory warranty reaches three years. It’s important to note that there is practically nothing to wear out, resulting in minimal depreciation costs.

The first «minus» Metra eliminates—paying a middleman. Cleaning with your own equipment means you earn the difference instead of giving it away to external companies.

The second «minus»—downtime at drying/cleaning sites. The absence of sieves and grids eliminates the most common causes of breakdowns, saving on repair costs.

Technological Arguments for This Choice

Air separation is based on differences in density, not just particle size. This way, light impurities, small debris, and fusarium-infected grain are separated in a single chamber. Healthy grain remains undamaged, increasing its value. Rubber inserts in the deflector channels minimize cracks and damage to expensive seed fractions.

The cyclone system immediately removes all available dust, preventing secondary moisture and reducing the time needed to bring grain to saleable condition. Meanwhile, even the smaller ADS-200 consumes less than one horsepower and only three to four amperes—a figure comparable to a household electric kettle.

What’s the Bottom Line?

It can be stated that Metra aerodynamic grain dryers are profitable for those who want to control the quality of their own grain and increase business profitability. They remove toxins and weeds, minimize losses, reduce energy and service costs, pay off quickly, and serve for decades without the need for repairs or part replacements.

At a time when the premium for clean and healthy grain is rising every year, this technology is transforming from an optional advantage into a mandatory element of a competitive strategy for entering the international market.