Used Paul O Abbe Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer, 240 Cu Ft Capacity – Model 108 RCVD, Stainless Steel, Fully Refurbished

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Paul O. Abbe

• Model: 108 RCVD

• Known for precision vacuum drying and mixing equipment used in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.

Description

This used Paul O. Abbe Model 108 RCVD Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer features a 240 cubic feet working capacity and 365 cubic feet total capacity. The vessel is constructed of 304 stainless steel with a #4 polished interior. It includes a carbon steel jacket rated to 40 psi at 500°F, suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature vacuum drying applications. Internal ratings are 30 psi at 500°F, full vacuum capable. It includes a 20" diameter top port and 12" bottom outlet, and is driven by a 10 HP gear motor with brake, operating at a 82.6:1 ratio and delivering approx. 4 RPM.

Mounted on carbon steel stands, this unit comes complete with a control panel, Wintek vacuum pump skid, Mokon chiller, and Mokon hot water circulating unit.
A 2016 refurbishment included critical upgrades: new vacuum and spray lines, oil feed box, bearings, gear system, gearmotor, gear guard, and polished product contact surfaces to 180 grit.

Ideal for precise, uniform drying under vacuum conditions in regulated manufacturing environments.

Specifications

• Model: 108 RCVD

• Construction: 304 stainless steel internal; carbon steel jacket

• Working Capacity: 240 cu ft

• Total Capacity: 365 cu ft

• Pressure Rating (Internal): 30 psi @ 500°F, full vacuum

• Pressure Rating (Jacket): 40 psi @ 500°F coincident with full vacuum

• Interior Finish: #4 polish, refurbished to 180 grit

• Top Port: 20" diameter with cover

• Bottom Outlet: 12" center outlet

• Drive Motor: 10 HP, 3/60/230/460V, gear motor with brake

• Gear Ratio: 82.6:1

• Cone RPM: Approx. 4 RPM

• Included Equipment:

  • Control Panel

  • Wintek Vacuum Pump Skid

  • Mokon Chiller

  • Mokon Hot Water Circulating Unit

• Refurbishment (2016):

  • New vacuum and spray lines

  • New oil feed box, drive/idler bearings

  • New gear wheel, pinion gear, gear guard

  • New gearmotor with brake

  • Re-polished internal surfaces (180 grit)

• Dimensions: 260" L x 120" W x 170" H

• Weight: Approx. 18,000 lbs

Applications

• Vacuum drying of heat-sensitive materials

• Pharmaceutical powder drying

• Chemical powder and crystal drying

• Nutraceutical blending and drying

• High-purity specialty chemicals processing

• Pilot-scale vacuum processing

• Food product drying (e.g., milk powder, extracts)

• Metal powder dehydration

• Bulk powder blending under vacuum

• Controlled drying of hazardous or volatile compounds

What Products Would This Be Used For?

• Pharmaceutical APIs

• Nutraceutical powders

• Chemical crystals

• Food flavoring powders

• Cosmetic ingredients

• Catalyst drying

• Metal oxides and powders

• Pigments and dyes

• Polymer granules

• Herbal extracts