Unused Gemco 1 CF Double Cone Vacuum Dryer – Stainless Steel Vacuum Dryer with Agitator & Lump Breaker (2020)

Manufacturer: Gemco
Model: 1 CF Formulator
Machine Type: Double Cone Vacuum Dryer / Blender
Capacity: 1 Cubic Foot
Construction: Stainless Steel
Drive: 1.5 HP Main Motor + 2 HP Lump Breaker
Controls: Allen-Bradley PLC & HMI System
Year Built: 2020
Condition: Unused

Description

Unused Gemco 1 cubic foot double cone vacuum dryer, designed for gentle drying, blending, and solvent removal under vacuum conditions. This unit features a stainless steel vessel approximately 18" diameter x 8" straight side, with clamp-on covers for easy access and cleaning.

The dryer operates under full vacuum (14.9 PSIG) at temperatures up to 250°F, allowing efficient low-temperature drying of heat-sensitive materials. The jacket is rated to 50 PSI, enabling precise heating through thermal media.

This system includes an internal agitator with variable speed (550–3300 RPM) and a lump breaker (2 HP) for improved material consistency and de-agglomeration. The vessel rotates at 2.4–24.2 RPM, ensuring uniform mixing and drying.

Equipped with a liquid ring vacuum pump skid and control panel, this unit provides a complete vacuum drying solution. The Allen-Bradley control system (PowerFlex 525 drives, CompactLogix PLC, PanelView Plus 7 HMI) ensures advanced automation, monitoring, and process control.

Mounted on a mobile frame with casters and plexiglass safety shroud, this dryer is ideal for laboratory, pilot, or small-scale production environments.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gemco

• Model: 1 CF Formulator

• Machine Type: Double cone vacuum dryer

• Capacity: 1 cubic foot

• Vessel Dimensions: Approx. 18" dia x 8" straight side

• Top Opening: 11"

• Bottom Outlet: 6" center discharge with valve

• Discharge Height: Approx. 42"

• Max Density: 325 lbs/cubic foot

• Internal Rating: 14.9 PSIG full vacuum @ 250°F

• Jacket Rating: 50 PSI @ 250°F

• Vessel Speed: 2.4 – 24.2 RPM

• Agitator Speed: 550 – 3300 RPM

• Main Drive Motor: 1.5 HP, 3/60/230/460V, 3600 RPM

• Gear Reduction: Approx. 28:1

• Lump Breaker Motor: 2 HP, 3/60/230/460V, 3490 RPM

• Vacuum System: Liquid ring pump skid included

• Controls:

  • Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC

  • PanelView Plus 7 HMI

  • (2) PowerFlex 525 drives

• Mounting: Frame with casters

• Safety: Plexiglass enclosure/shroud

• National Board #: 3291

• Serial #: GVD19048

• Year Built: 2020

• Condition: Unused

Applications

This vacuum dryer is commonly used for:

• Pharmaceutical drying

• Chemical powder drying

• Solvent removal

• Food ingredient drying

• Nutraceutical processing

• Powder blending

• Specialty chemical processing

• Heat-sensitive material drying

• Pilot plant drying

• Laboratory scale production

What Might This Be Used For

• Drying pharmaceutical powders

• Removing solvents from chemicals

• Blending powders under vacuum

• Processing heat-sensitive materials

• Drying nutraceutical ingredients

• Mixing and drying food powders

• Producing specialty chemical blends

• De-agglomerating materials with lump breaker

• Small batch production

• R&D drying applications

Materials This Machine Can Process

• Pharmaceutical powders

• Chemical compounds

• Nutraceutical ingredients

• Food powders

• Specialty chemicals

• Fine powders

• Crystalline materials

• Heat-sensitive materials

• Active ingredients

• Blended formulations

Manufacturer Information

Gemco is a leading manufacturer of mixing, drying, and material processing equipment, specializing in double cone dryers, blenders, and vacuum processing systems. Their equipment is widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, known for gentle handling, efficient drying, and high-quality construction.