Direct discharge descender for product handling

Efficiently transport granulated materials without compromising their integrity, ensuring consistent flow rates and seamless integration into your existing production line.

Conveys and Discharges Granular Products Safely

The DED – Direct Discharge Descender from GEA is engineered to deliver seamless product transfer within food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing settings. This equipment’s continuous-section monolithic spiral, crafted entirely from stainless steel, facilitates efficient and gentle transport of granules, powders, and pellets directly to packaging or subsequent processing stages. The design prevents product degradation by eliminating joints and maintaining a constant speed descent, which is crucial for preserving the integrity of delicate materials like dairy creamers and confectionery bits.

Supporting a variety of products such as protein powders, detergent granules, and pharmaceutical tablets, the DED assures smooth integration within existing production lines. It is particularly suitable for industries needing precise handling to avoid cross-contamination or product damage. The spiral’s diameter is tailored to specific capacity needs, and optional features like rotating product outlets and gate valves enhance operational flexibility.

GEA’s descender also addresses energy efficiency with its innovative spiral support arms designed to prevent product clogging, thereby minimizing downtime. A polycarbonate cover runs the length of the descender, offering protection and containment. Compliance with industry standards ensures suitability in diverse applications, making the DED a versatile choice for manufacturers focused on maintaining high-quality outputs.

Benefits

  • Preserves product integrity with seamless, joint-free spiral design.
  • Minimizes downtime through anticlogging spiral support arms.
  • Enhances operational flexibility with optional rotating outlets and gate valves.
  • Reduces contamination risk via complete polycarbonate coverage.
  • Adaptable to various product capacities with customizable spiral diameters.

General


Applications
Food,Personal care,Marine,Gas,Snacks,Energy,Processed foods,Beverage,Oil,Packaging,Chemical,Environment,Healthcare,Sweets,Home,New food,Dairy,Pharmaceutical
End products
Detergent powders,Powdered sugar substitutes,Dried herbal tea blends,Cat litter granules,Sugar granules,Granulated thawing salts,Pharmaceutical capsules,Cosmetic powders,Pharmaceutical tablets,Dried fruit pieces,Powdered spices,Granulated fertilizers,Dairy creamers,Whey protein isolate,Energy drink powders,Oil absorbent granules,Powdered milk,Protein powders,Hair care sachets,Dehydrated vegetables,Instant soup mixes,Pelletized fish feed,Malted beverage powders,Personal care powders,Confectionery bits,Food packaging materials,Extruded cereal pieces,Chemical granules,Snack pellets
Steps before
Product Handling,Storage
Steps after
Packing,Product Distribution
Input ingredients
bulk product,loose materials
Output ingredients
packed product,conveyed product
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Material
Stainless steel
Design
Monolithic spiral
Welds
Seamless and spiral welds
Spiral Diameter
Sized according to capacity
Anti-Clogging
Spiral support arms with anticlogging sections
Cover Material
Polycarbonate
Product Handling
Product hopper and rotating product outlet
Additional Features
Optional gate valve

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Monolithic spiral
Product conveyance
Direct to packing plant
Speed control
Constant descent speed
Product protection
No joints in slide
Product containment
Polycarbonate cover
Discharge method
Rotating product outlet
Optional features
Gate valve at bottom

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-grade stainless steel
Cleanability
Stainless steel,easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes,due to stainless steel construction

Physical Characteristics


Material of Construction
Stainless Steel
Spiral Design
Monolithic with Continuous Section
Weld Type
Seamless and Spiral Welds
Protection Cover
Polycarbonate
Spiral Diameter
Sized According to Capacity
Spiral Support Arms
Anticlogging Sections
Product Outlet
Rotating

Custom Options


Discharge method
Direct discharge
Material
Stainless steel
Spiral diameter
Sized according to capacity
Spiral welds
Seamless
Covers
Polycarbonate
Outlet type
Rotating product outlet
Optional features
Gate valve
Spiral support arms
Anticlogging sections