Vacuum Rotary Dryers

Description

Highly effective for low temperature drying of materials that permit agitation
Solvents released during drying can be recovered
Used for drying of press cake, filter cake, and materials that require agitation and recovery of solvents
Conventional vacuum rotary dryer consists of jacketed cylinder heated by steam or hot water, charge and discharge opening, and internal revolving agitator
Straight or helical faced blades, mounted on agitator shaft, thoroughly mix material with shearing action
Power consumption is reduced
Tumbling and dusting are minimized
Discharge of dry material is accelerated by agitator
Drying time can be further shortened by heated center tube and paddle arms
Other features include outboard bearings, internally sealed stuffing boxes, and counter-weighted hinged discharge doors with locking devices and dust-tight housing
Charge lifting mechanism and guilt-in spray nozzles to flush dryer can be furnished
Standard or customized sizes can be utilized
Mechanical support skids are available for vacuum rotary dryers

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