Vacuum tray dryer for pharmaceutical applications
Pharmaceutical manufacturing often requires equipment that can handle delicate or fragile products without exposing them to mechanical forces. Achieving consistent drying uniformity while adhering to stringent batch processing requirements poses a significant challenge.

Ensure uniform drying with direct heating shelves
The CakeStand™ vacuum tray dryer by PSL (Powder Systems Limited) features a fully sealed vacuum chamber and direct heating shelves, ensuring precise drying conditions and uniformity. Validated uniform heating of +/-1°C across the shelves makes it suitable for the most stringent batch processing requirements. The unit’s cGMP-compliant design includes suspended shelves to prevent product traps, metallic internal contact parts for easy cleaning validation, and a flat metallic door for simplified cleaning in controlled environments. Integrated with PSL’s Automation Platform, users can achieve reproducibility and data recording by pre-designing and pre-loading process recipes. The system is compatible with major international software automation standards including GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11. For potent or toxic substances, containment options include integration with downflow booths and PSL isolators.
Benefits
- Uniform heating for consistent product quality
- cGMP-compliant design for easy cleaning validation
- Integrated software automation for flexible manufacturing
- Containment options for handling toxic products
- Support for international regulatory standards