Used Buflovak Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer | Model 6" x 8" ADDD | Pilot & R&D D

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Buflovak

• Model: 6" x 8" ADDD (Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer)

• Job Number: P1-00972

• Serial Number: 2013-04

• Year Built: 2013

• Condition: Used

• Mounting: Mobile Stainless-Steel Cart

Description

This Used Buflovak Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer, Model 6" x 8" ADDD, is a compact pilot-scale drying system designed for converting slurries, purees, and pumpable pastes into flakes or powders. With approximately 2 square feet of total drying surface area, this unit is ideal for R&D, product development, and small-batch production.

The system features twin chrome-plated drying drums measuring approximately 6" diameter x 8" face, rated for 140–160 PSIG steam pressure. Independent drum gap adjustment allows precise control over film thickness and final product characteristics.

Constructed with a stainless steel frame and safety guards, the dryer includes a product feed trough with feed manifold and a doctor blade assembly for consistent flake removal.

The unit is driven by a 1/2 HP, 3/60/208-230/460V, 1725 RPM motor through a 41.58:1 reducer, with VFD control for adjustable drum speed. Integrated controls and utility connections are mounted on a mobile stainless-steel cart, providing flexibility for lab or pilot plant environments.

Specifications

• Model: 6" x 8" ADDD

• Type: Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer

• Total Drying Surface Area: Approx. 2 sq. ft.

• Drum Size: Approx. 6" diameter x 8" face

• Drum Construction: Chrome-plated

• Steam Rating: 140–160 PSIG

• Drive:

  • 1/2 HP motor

  • 3 Phase / 60 Hz

  • 208–230/460 Volt

  • 1725 RPM

  • 41.58:1 gear reducer

  • VFD control

• Features:

  • Independent drum gap adjustment

  • Stainless steel frame & safety guards

  • Feed trough with manifold

  • Doctor blade assembly

  • Integrated controls

  • Utility connections

• Mounting: Mobile stainless-steel cart

• Year: 2013

• Serial#: 2013-04

• Job No.: P1-00972

Applications

• Pilot plant drying

• R&D product testing

• Slurry-to-flake conversion

• Food ingredient drying

• Specialty chemical drying

What Might This Be Used For

This compact drum dryer is typically used for drying pumpable slurries and pastes into thin flakes or powders, particularly in research, formulation development, or small-scale specialty production environments.

Products This Equipment Is Used For

• Food purees

• Fruit and vegetable concentrates

• Dairy products

• Starches

• Protein slurries

• Pharmaceutical intermediates

• Chemical slurries

• Pigments

• Adhesives

• Specialty powders