Used Paul O. Abbe 12" Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer – 0.5 CuFt, T316 Stainless, Skid-Mounted with Sterlco Heater

Manufacturer Information:

• Dryer Manufacturer: Paul O. Abbe

• Dryer Model: 12" Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer

• Dryer Serial #: A45546

• Heater Manufacturer: Sterlco

• Heater Model: M6016-MX

• Heater Serial #: 73558

• Year Built: 1992

• Condition: Used

• Vacuum Pump: Not included (available at additional cost)

• Mounting: Skid-mounted with packaged heating system

Description:
This used Paul O. Abbe 12" Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer is a compact, high-efficiency drying system designed for sensitive materials requiring gentle tumbling under vacuum. The vessel is constructed from T316 stainless steel with a carbon steel jacket, and features a 0.5 cubic foot volume with an interior 180 grit (4$) polish for sanitary or precision drying applications. Operating at 250°F (121°C) with a maximum vacuum of 14.7 psi, the unit tumbles at 9 RPM to ensure uniform drying. The jacket is rated for 14.7 psi, and the unit includes a Sterlco Sterl-Tronic Heater (6000 watts, 150 psig) for consistent temperature control. Vacuum pump not included, but available separately. Ideal for pharmaceutical, chemical, and R&D scale drying.

Specifications:

• Dryer Type: Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer

• Vessel Volume: 0.5 cu ft

• Material of Construction: T316 Stainless Steel

• Jacket Material: Carbon Steel

• Interior Finish: 4$ Polish (180 Grit)

• Operating Temperature: Up to 250°F (121°C)

• Vessel Speed: 9 RPM

• Vacuum Rating: Full Vacuum to 14.7 psi

• Jacket Pressure Rating: Max 14.7 psi

• Heater:

  • Brand: Sterlco Sterl-Tronic

  • Model: M6016-MX

  • Power: 6000 Watts

  • Pressure Rating: 150 psig

• Mounting: Skid-mounted

• Build Year: 1992

Applications:

• Pharmaceutical Powder Drying

• Chemical Compound Finishing

• Nutraceutical Ingredient Drying

• Cosmetic Powder and Paste Dehydration

• R&D and Pilot-Scale Batch Processing

• Laboratory Drying of Sensitive Materials

• Polymer and Resin Post-Processing

• Drying of Metal Salts or Oxides

• Biotech Material Dehydration

• Small-Scale Vacuum Thermal Processing

What Might This Be Used For:

• Drying heat-sensitive materials under low-pressure environments

• Removing solvents from fine chemical or pharma intermediates

• Producing free-flowing powders for formulation

• Tumbling fragile granules or crystals without degradation

• Small-batch product development in regulated environments

• Precision drying of specialty polymers or lab-scale formulations

• Compact pilot operations in cleanroom or R&D settings

• Post-reaction drying in chemical synthesis

• Moisture removal from cosmetic or nutraceutical ingredients

• Testing vacuum drying protocols before scale-up