Spray drying solution for heat-sensitive products
Producing free-flowing powders from heat-sensitive and difficult-to-dry substances such as hydrolyzed proteins, high fat non-dairy creamers, and fruit powders can be challenging due to stickiness, slow crystallization, or other complicating factors.
Minimize waste while drying sticky products
The GEA FILTERMAT® Spray Dryer is a specialized system designed for efficiently transforming difficult-to-dry products into agglomerated powders. It operates by retaining the product on a perforated filter belt that passes through controlled dryer zones, minimizing lumping and deposit formation common in traditional spray dryers. The FILTERMAT® uses gentle and even deposition at lower temperatures, preserving the integrity and quality of heat-sensitive products. This system allows precise control over belt speed, retention time, and temperature to ensure consistent, high-quality powder characteristics. Industries including food, dairy, and nutraceuticals benefit from this technology. With options for retrofitting existing spray drying facilities and advanced features like the GEA gas disperser flow straightener and AddCool high-temperature heat pump technology, the FILTERMAT® enhances productivity, reduces waste, and offers 24/7 operation capabilities. Pilot testing at GEA’s Center of Competence in Soeborg, Denmark, is also available.
Benefits
- Reproducible drying for sticky and thermoplastic products
- Reduced heat impact ensuring product quality
- Longer production runs with fewer stoppages
- Precise control of powder characteristics
- Lower energy consumption with advanced heat pump technology