Drying systems for powders and bulk solids
Enhance your production line with precise control of moisture content in powders and bulk solids, ensuring product quality and consistency in demanding processes such as chemical formulation, food preservation, and pharmaceutical applications.
Dries and Conditions Powders, Slurries, and Liquids
The Conical Paddle Vacuum Dryer from Hosokawa Micron is engineered for precise drying of powders, slurries, and liquids across industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food. Utilizing a conical paddle design, it ensures uniform drying by gently agitating material for consistent moisture removal. This system excels in applications ranging from API production to dairy powder processing, with customization options for varying production scales and material properties.
It offers throughput capabilities adjustable to batch or continuous processes, catering to diverse operational needs. Equipped with PLC-based automation, it seamlessly integrates into existing production lines with remote monitoring, ensuring process transparency and control. The vacuum drying environment, paired with energy-efficient heating options, results in reduced energy consumption and optimized solvent recovery.
Constructed from high-grade stainless steel, it is resistant to corrosion and complies with stringent industrial standards, including ATEX directives for safety. Designed with a CIP system, this dryer supports efficient cleaning, minimizing downtime and ensuring contamination-free operations. Hosokawa Micron provides comprehensive engineering support for tailored solutions, adapting equipment features to specific process requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures uniform drying quality with reduced risk of product degradation.
- Reduces energy costs by up to 30% with efficient vacuum operation.
- Seamlessly integrates into existing production lines with PLC automation.
- Minimizes cleaning time with CIP system, enhancing productivity.
- Complies with safety and industry standards, ensuring operational reliability.
- Applications
- Detergent powders,Nuclear,Press metal powders,Plant-based proteins,Animal-based proteins,Dry powder inhalants (dpi),Toner,Herbs,Pigments,Minerals,Dairy,Chemicals,Polymers,Cosmetic powders,Residual streams,Kaolin,Additive manufacturing,Spices,Tea,Cocoa,Crop protection,Animal feed,Recovered carbon black,Ceramics,Sugar,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Metals,Flavours,Instant soup,Cell culture media,Er tablets,Battery materials,Thickening agents,Gypsum,Lactose,Metal salts
- End products
- Green tea leaves,Fertilizer pellets,Dental plaster,Uranium dioxide powder,Steel powder,Polyethylene powder,Cocoa powder,Lithium-ion battery powder,Whey protein concentrate,Nickel metal hydride powder,Inhalation lactose carrier,Whey protein isolate,Pulp and paper effluent fiber,Laundry detergent granules,Soy protein isolate,Face powder,Granulated sugar,Extended-release aspirin,Ibuprofen powder,Milk powder,Iron oxide toner,Titanium dioxide powder,Vanilla extract powder,Instant ramen seasoning,Corn gluten feed,Carbon black granules,Aluminum alloy powder,Cornstarch,Dried oregano leaves,Porcelain glaze,Glucose media powder,Quartz sand,Herbicide granules,Calcined kaolin,Ground black pepper
- Steps before
- Feeding,Grinding,Slurry Preparation
- Steps after
- End Product Recovery,Packing,Cooling,Containment,Isolation
- Input ingredients
- powders,pastes,slurries,liquids,bulk solids,base ingredients
- Output ingredients
- dried powders,fine powder,final products,processed powders,end-product
- Market info
- Hosokawa Micron is renowned for specializing in the manufacturing of powder and particle processing technologies, including mixing, drying, and milling equipment. They are respected for their innovative solutions and engineering excellence in industrial engineered-to-order equipment markets.
- Drying technology
- Vacuum / Freeze / Flash
- Batch vs. Continuous
- Batch or Continuous
- Heating medium
- Steam / Electricity / Gas
- Condenser type
- Plate / Hairpin
- Control system
- HMI-PLC panels
- End product recovery method
- Filter / Cyclone
- Energy efficiency
- Energy-saving
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Continuous
- Automation level
- Fully Integrated PLC / SCADA
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Feeding method
- Constant Feed Rate
- Cooling method
- Skid system for equipment and ancillaries
- End product recovery
- Filter or Cyclone
- Condenser vacuum system
- With Receptacle Before/After Pump
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Dryer type
- Conical screw / Paddle / Flash
- Drying chamber shape
- Conical / Cylindrical
- Material flow
- Horizontal / Vertical
- Feed method
- Continuous / Batch
- Discharge method
- Via filter or cyclone
- Heating / Cooling
- Integrated Skids
- Control panel type
- HMI-PLC
- Process integration
- Batch and continuous operations
- Remote service
- Available
- Data reporting
- Customized reports
- Alert systems
- Operator alerts
- Cyclone or filter option
- Product-dependent
- Heating medium
- Steam/Electricity/Gas