Vibrating fluid bed for final stage powder drying

Enhance powder processing precision with a vibrating fluid bed that ensures efficient drying, cooling, and de-dusting, crucial for maintaining product integrity and meeting stringent quality standards.

Vibrates, Dries, and Cools Powders and Granules

The VIBRO-FLUIDIZER® Fluid Bed from GEA is a high-performance product designed for the precise final conditioning of powders and granules. This vibratory fluid bed specializes in drying, cooling, de-dusting, and agglomerating processes, making it suitable for industries such as dairy, food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. It integrates seamlessly into production lines following spray drying, offering a compact, sanitary solution that complies with strict industry standards. The VIBRO-FLUIDIZER® employs a vibrating mechanism combined with an upward and forward airflow to achieve optimal fluidization, ensuring narrow residence times and reducing attrition. Equipped with integrated retractable CIP nozzles, it supports efficient cleaning processes. The fluid bed is engineered for automatic, continuous operations, enhancing throughput and maintaining product quality. With customizable airflow direction and plate design, it adapts to diverse product applications, maintaining energy efficiency and minimizing downtime. Ideal for handling products like milk powder, instant beverage mixes, and pharmaceutical excipients, it supports high-speed production with a focus on cleanliness and ease of maintenance.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous, high-speed operations.
  • Reduces energy usage by optimizing airflow and vibration for precise fluidization.
  • Ensures compliance with stringent food and pharmaceutical standards for safe processing.
  • Minimizes cleaning time with integrated CIP systems, promoting operational uptime.
  • Delivers consistent product quality through adjustable airflow and minimal attrition.

General


Applications
Food,Chemicals,Agglomerated products,Nutraceuticals,Powders,Fine powders,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Detergent powders,Soup powder,Coffee creamer,Instant beverage mixes,Nutritional supplements,Infant formula,Paint powders,Vitamin supplements,Milk powder,Dietary fiber powders,Protein supplements,Pigments,Powdered flavors,Pharmaceutical excipients,Whey protein powder
Steps before
Spray Drying,Powder Processing
Steps after
Cooling,De-dusting,Agglomeration,Packing
Input ingredients
moist powder,spray drying process feed,fine powder,agglomerated product
Output ingredients
dry powder,cooled powder,de-dusted powder,agglomerated powder
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


Vibration frequency
Adjustable
Fluidization capability
Poor fluidization characteristics
Drying method
Vibrated air distributor plate
Fluidized powder layer
Less than 200 mm
Airflow control
Adjustable angle and direction
Automation
100% sanitary
Clean-in-Place (CIP)
Retractable CIP nozzles
Powder transport method
Vibration-induced
Post-drying unit efficiency
Near equilibrium with drying air
Self-emptying
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vibrating Fluid Bed
Integrated steps
Drying,cooling,de-dusting,agglomerating
Flow type
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP capability
Integrated retractable CIP nozzles
Airflow control
Adjustable angle and direction
Sanitary compliance
100% sanitary,complies with dairy and food industry standards
Self-emptying
Yes

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
100% sanitary,CIP cleanable
Biological compatibility
Compliant with food and dairy standards
Density/particle size
Operational compatibility for various powders

Physical Characteristics


Feed method
Vibrating fluid bed
Discharge method
Self-emptying
Powder layer height
Less than 200 mm

Custom Options


CIP Nozzles Integration
Retractable CIP nozzles