Vacuum dryers for powders and bulk solids
Achieve precise drying and mixing of sensitive materials with advanced vacuum technology, ideal for operations requiring controlled temperature and pressure environments to handle everything from heavy slurries to delicate powders.
Dries, Mixes, and Reacts Industrial Powders and Slurries
The Nauta Vacuum Dryer and Conical Paddle Dryer from Hosokawa Micron are engineered-to-order solutions ideal for industries facing the challenges of handling heavy, sticky, or heat-sensitive materials. These dryers utilize an advanced vacuum drying principle, where the material is indirectly heated and agitated to accelerate drying without compromising the product integrity. This technology is crucial in applications like paracetamol and ibuprofen production, lithium-ion cathode manufacturing, and toner processing.
Capable of processing powders, granules, pastes, and slurries in batch, pilot, or continuous operations, these dryers ensure uniform drying and mixing, even for toxic or explosive materials. They support low vacuum operations and are integrated seamlessly into existing production lines with automation via PLC controls for efficient workflow and remote monitoring.
Energy efficiency is a central focus, with optimized motor control reducing consumption by up to 30%, minimizing operational costs and environmental impact. Constructed with high-grade stainless steel or Hastelloy, they provide excellent corrosion resistance, catering to the stringent demands of chemical, pharmaceutical, and nuclear applications.
Compliant with GMP and FDA standards, they ensure the highest safety and quality levels. The integrated CIP/SIP systems facilitate quick, thorough cleaning, minimizing downtime and maintaining contamination-free environments. Hosokawa Micron offers comprehensive customization and engineering support, tailoring the equipment specifications to meet specific throughput and processing requirements, ensuring optimal performance for your operational needs.
Benefits
- Optimizes energy usage, reducing operational costs by up to 30%.
- Ensures uniform drying and mixing, enhancing product quality and integrity.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lines with PLC controls, minimizing labor requirements.
- Compliant with GMP and FDA standards, assuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Robust construction allows handling of corrosive and toxic materials, expanding application scope.
- Applications
- Polymers,Battery materials,Cocoa,Wheat flour,Toner,Crop protection agents,Additive manufacturing,Nuclear applications,Pigments,Active ingredients (api)
- End products
- Polyethylene,Paracetamol,Lithium-ion cathodes,Cocoa powder,Polypropylene,Pesticide dispersions,All-purpose flour,Self-rising flour,Metal powders for additive manufacturing,Chocolate liquor,Uranium fuel pellets,Plutonium mixed oxide fuel,Lead-acid battery paste,Iron oxide toner,Titanium dioxide pigment,Herbicide granules,Ibuprofen,3d printing filaments
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Grinding,Purification,Reaction/Crystallisation
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Coating,Tablet Pressing,Heating/Cooling
- Input ingredients
- powders,bulk solids,granules,pastes,viscous slurries,wet powders,filter cakes,heavy products,sticky products,heat sensitive materials,solvent-containing materials,toxic materials,explosive materials
- Output ingredients
- dried powders,dried bulk solids,dried granules,dried pastes,dried viscous slurries,de-aerated products,crystallized materials,sterilized products
- 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 Capability
- Wet powders,filter cakes,pastes,slurries
- Material Handling
- Heavy,sticky,heat-sensitive materials
- Drying Method
- Agitated vacuum drying
- Automation
- Available,PLC-controlled
- Energy Efficiency
- Designed for energy saving
- Multi-purpose Process
- Reaction/crystallization,heating/cooling,sterilization,liquid/solid separation
- Cycle Phase Capability
- Low vacuum operation
- Working mechanism
- Nauta® vacuum dryer with agitation
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- CIP/SIP capabilities
- CIP / SIP execution possible
- Energy efficiency
- Energy-saving design
- Drying integration
- Mixing,drying,and reactions
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Low vacuum operation
- Yes
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes/No
- Biological compatibility
- Yes/No
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High resistance
- Density/particle size
- Flexible
- Powder type
- Wet / Dry
- Filter cake type
- Loose / Dense
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tank shape
- Conical
- Discharge method
- Bottom discharge
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC
- Compact footprint
- Space-saving design