Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movement; Machines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound {, the movement being in alternate horizontal and vertical directions} the lines being all horizontal or slightly inclined the objects or batches of materials being carried by trays or racks {or receptacles, which may be connected to endless chains or belts the receptacles being wholly or partly foraminous, e.g. containing a batch of loose material }