Double cone vacuum dryer for thermosensitive products
In the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, drying thermosensitive products without degrading their quality is a major challenge. Traditional drying methods often expose products to excessive heat, leading to compromised integrity and efficacy.
Efficient drying under ultra-vacuum conditions
The Bicuum by Bachiller is a double cone vacuum dryer designed for the ultra-vacuum drying of moist, crystalline, and amorphous thermosensitive products. Its rotary drum is fully heated and insulated, rotating at low speeds while subjected to a strong vacuum to continuously renew the product in contact with the hot walls. The Bicuum operates with a vacuum level below 1 mbar and can reach operating temperatures up to 200º C. It is designed according to ASME VIII div.1, AD-2000, and EN-13445 standards, ensuring high sanitary standards compliant with cGMP and FDA. Practical features include internals polished to Ra ≤ 0.6 µm and options for electro polishing to Ra ≤ 0.2 µm. The dryer can handle capacities ranging from 30L to 30,000L and is adaptable for use in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as well as in the production of antibiotics, catalysts, vitamins, and more.
Benefits
- Reduces product degradation by maintaining low temperatures
- Minimizes power consumption due to low weight of product-to-power ratio
- Ensures reproducible and easy-to-scale processes
- Easy to clean and inspect interior
- Mechanical simplicity reduces maintenance requirements