Industrial ring dryer for efficient particle processing

Control particle size and drying efficiency with precise recirculation and classification, ensuring optimal product quality and reduced energy consumption for continuous high-speed operations.

Controls Drying, Classifies, and Manages Particle Size

The GEA Ring Dryer is a versatile drying solution from GEA, adept at handling a wide array of materials with precision and efficiency. It integrates a unique manifold system and optional disintegrator mills to control residence time and particle size, ensuring optimized drying and product consistency. This industrial dryer is ideal for applications across the food, chemical, mineral, and plastics industries, effectively processing materials ranging from cornflakes and muesli base flakes to PVC powder and superabsorbent polymers.

With the ability to handle varied product types like powders, granules, slurries, and cakes, the GEA Ring Dryer supports continuous, high-speed operations. It accommodates custom integration into existing production lines, offering options for open circuit or inert atmosphere drying, and ensures energy efficiency by minimizing required airflow and fan power. The system’s design is customizable, allowing for material-specific configurations, such as stainless steel construction for enhanced corrosion resistance. Additionally, GEA provides comprehensive engineering support to tailor the dryer to your specific processing needs, helping maintain compliance with industry standards and simplifying cleaning with designed options for minimal downtime.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with precise particle size and moisture control.
  • Reduces energy consumption through efficient recirculation and airflow management.
  • Optimizes processing flexibility for a wide range of materials and industries.
  • Minimizes risk of thermal damage to heat-sensitive products.
  • Streamlines integration into existing production lines with customizable configurations.

General


Applications
Food,Chemicals,Thermally sensitive materials,Organic fertilizers,Animal feeds,Sludges,Soy fibre,Waste products,Plastics,Modified starches,Minerals
End products
Muesli base flakes,Modified starch powders,Cornflakes,Gelatin,Polypropylene granules,Fertilizer granules,Powdered sugar,Bone meal,Heat-sensitive pharmaceutical excipients,Isolated soy protein,Activated sludge,Superabsorbent polymers,Granola,Sewage sludge pellets,Animal protein meal,Instant coffee,Organic compost,Pvc powder
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Pre-dehydration,Pulverizing
Steps after
Cooling,Packaging,Moisture adjustment,Quality control
Input ingredients
powders,cakes,granules,flakes,pastes,gels,slurries,sticky materials,viscous products,wet feed
Output ingredients
drier product,high quality dried materials,dried products
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


Residence Time
Adjustable
Particle Size Control
Precise/Adjustable
Exhaust Temperature
Controlled
Feed Type
Powders / Cakes / Granules / Flakes / Pastes / Gels / Slurries
Manifold Type
Single or Multi Classification Blades
Operation Atmosphere
Open Circuit / Partial Gas Recycle / Inert Atmosphere
Drying Method
Centrifugal Force Recirculation
Disintegrator Mills
Available
Feed Introduction
Reduced Inlet Temperature
Back-Mixing System
Available for Slurries,Pastes,Sticky Materials
Energy Efficiency
High
System Integration
Flexible

Operating Characteristics


Integrated manifold system
Selective recirculation
Particle size control
Disintegrator mills
Residence time control
Centrifugal forces
Energy efficiency
Extended residence time
Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Inert atmosphere operation
Yes / No
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Flexibility in feed types
Powders / Pastes / Slurries

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Manifold Type
Single or Multi-classification

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI integration
Discharge method
Automatic / Manual
Feed system
Back-mixing / Buffer hopper
Material Recirculation System
Manifold / Internal classifier
Integration with Dewatering Systems
Yes
Disintegrator/Disperser Options
Various choices available
Extrusion Systems
For viscous products