Nutsche filter dryer for pharmaceutical and chemical industries
Achieve precise filtration and efficient drying in one seamless operation with this advanced agitated Nutsche filter dryer, designed to optimize product purity and consistency in critical processing environments.

Performs Filtration, Drying, and Separation Operations
The MAVAZWAG® Agitated Nutsche Filters and Filter Dryers from GMM Pfaudler are versatile units designed for efficient batch operations in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. These systems excel in deep bed solid-liquid separation, using a specialized filter media to achieve comprehensive drying and discharge. Ideal for applications like antibiotics, APIs, and vaccine intermediates, MAVAZWAG® units integrate seamlessly into production lines with automation systems and CIP/SIP capabilities. Compact and adaptable, they are available in stainless steel, Hastelloy, and glass-lined options to ensure compatibility with corrosive environments. These units comply with GMP standards and offer advanced vacuum and solvent recovery systems, thus enhancing operational efficiency and safety. The unique “Clean Sweep” design facilitates total product discharge, while options for pilot unit testing ensure precise process optimization.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality and safety with enclosed processing and CIP/SIP adherence.
- Minimizes energy use and drying time through effective vacuum and heated agitator technology.
- Facilitates complete discharge and reduces waste with "Clean Sweep" feature.
- Provides material flexibility and corrosion resistance with options for stainless steel, Hastelloy, and glass-lined construction.
- Allows precise process control and scalability with pilot unit testing and automation systems.
- Applications
- Biopharmaceuticals,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Vaccine intermediates,Organic synthetic dyes,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Chemical intermediates,Antibiotics,Biologic drug substances,Fine chemical intermediates,Synthetic pigments,Hormonal compounds,Specialized polymers
- Steps before
- Purification,Reaction,Evaporation,Distillation
- Steps after
- Powder handling,Packaging,Solvent recovery,Sterilization,Product discharge
- Input ingredients
- concentrated suspensions,chemical solutions,pharmaceutical ingredients,solvents
- Output ingredients
- dry powder,wet cake,filtered cake,discharged powder
- Market info
- GMM Pfaudler is known for manufacturing glass-lined equipment, reactors, and engineered-to-order (ETO) solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and allied industries, recognized for their innovation, quality, and global presence.
- Operation Type
- Batch operation
- Material
- Stainless steel,Hastelloy,Special alloys,Glass-lined
- Filtration Area
- 0.1 to 1.5 m²
- Base Plate
- Manual or hydraulic lowering
- Discharge Method
- Hydraulically operated side discharge valve
- Agitator Type
- 2 or 3 arm special S-profile
- Heating Option
- Heated blades on agitator
- Sealing Options
- Wide range of shaft sealing options
- Jacket Type
- Jacket and seal-welded insulation
- Automation
- Automation systems available
- Compliance
- GMP/Sterile design with CIP/SIP requirements
- Peripheral Systems
- Temperature control units,Vacuum/gas recirculation systems
- Working Mechanism
- Agitated Nutsche Filtration
- Integrated Steps
- Filtration,Agitation,Drying
- Batch Operation
- Yes
- CIP/SIP Principles
- GMP/Sterile Designs
- Vacuum Drying Capability
- Included
- Temperature Control
- Heated Agitator Blades
- Product Discharge
- Total Heel Discharge
- Material Discharge Method
- Side Discharge Valve
- Operation in Enclosed System
- Yes
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel,Hastelloy,Glass-lined
- Cleanability
- CIP/SIP compliant
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Vessel Design
- Jacketed with seal-welded insulation
- Vessel Material
- Stainless steel,Hastelloy,special alloys,glass-lined
- Filter Plate Design
- Clamp design for single-layer filter media
- Agitator
- 2 or 3 arm special S-profile
- Agitator Design
- Heated design with bolt-free connection
- Side Discharge Valve
- Hydraulically operated / fail-safe
- Discharge Method
- Side discharge port,hydraulically operated
- Mobile or Stationary Design
- Available
- Filtration Surface Area
- Available from 0.1 to 1.5 m²
- Base Flange Design
- Base flange with C-clamps or quick-lock bayonet
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Cake discharge,mobile or stationary units
- Control panel type
- Automation systems
- Discharge method
- Hydraulically operated / fail safe
- Shaft sealing options
- Wide range of options available
- Agitator design
- 2 or 3 arm special S-profile
- Material options
- Stainless steel,Hastelloy,and special alloys
- Glass-lined option
- Available for extremely corrosive applications