Used Spray Dryers for Sale
Spray dryers are industrial drying systems that convert liquid feedstocks into dry powders by atomizing the liquid into a hot drying medium. This rapid evaporation process produces uniform, free-flowing powders with controlled particle size and moisture content. Spray dryers are widely used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and dairy production where consistent drying and product quality are critical. Used spray dryers offer a cost-effective solution for large-scale powder production. Aaron Equipment provides used spray dryers for sale in a range of capacities, configurations, and designs to support diverse processing requirements.
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54437003Used Vivtek LSD-H1500F/T Spray Dryer | Lab Scale Spray Drying System 1500 ml/hr
Used- Vivtek Instruments Spray Dryer, Model LSD-H1500T. 1500 ml H2O/hour evaporation rate. Two-fluid nozzle w/ needle, 1/1.5mm atomizer. 12" diameter x 16" length drying chamber. 5" diameter x 20" length cyclone. 80-280 degrees C (176-536 degrees F.) inlet gas temp., 50-120 degrees C (120-248 degrees F.) outlet gas temp. 3,000 W heater. 200 cfm airflow. 50/60 hZ, 230V. Built 2022.
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54298001Used Yamato Spray Dryer Model DL-41 – Lab-Scale Fine Particle Spray Dryer
Used Yamato Model DL-41 Laboratory Spray Dryer is a compact, laboratory-scale spray drying system designed for the production of fine powders from liquid samples in research, product development, and pilot-scale applications. This versatile unit is capable of producing fine granules with particle sizes ranging from approximately 40 to 100 microns, while offering a maximum water evaporation capacity of approximately 3,000 mL per hour for efficient drying performance. The system features an adjustable operating temperature range from 40 to 300 degrees C (104 to 572 degrees F) and accommodates liquid feed rates of up to 80 mL per minute, providing excellent process flexibility for a wide variety of formulations. The unit is equipped with a two-fluid atomizing nozzle incorporating a 0.7 mm orifice for consistent atomization and uniform particle production. The spray dryer includes an approximately 17-3/4" diameter x 39" high glass drying chamber, allowing clear visual observation of the drying process, along with a 3-1/2" diameter x 6" straight-side cyclone separator and a 3-3/4" diameter x 9-3/4" straight-side collection jar for efficient powder recovery. The electrically heated system operates on 220 Volt power and is mounted on casters for convenient mobility within laboratory or pilot plant environments. Designed for laboratory-scale drying of solutions, suspensions, and extracts, the Yamato DL-41 is ideally suited for research and development as well as pilot-scale work in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food ingredient, chemical, biotechnology, and plant extract industries. It is an excellent choice for producing uniform fine powders in the 40 to 100 micron range with repeatable, controlled processing. Serial # B0400003.
MFR: Yamato
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53228003Used GEA Niro Mobile Minor Stainless Steel Laboratory Spray Dryer | Pilot-Scale | 1–7 kg/hr | Mobile Unit
Used GEA Niro Mobile Minor Stainless Steel Laboratory Spray Dryer | Pilot-Scale | 17 kg/hr | Mobile Unit. Approximate evaporation rate of 1-7 kg/hr. (2.2-15.4 Lbs./hr.) depending on product. Niro centrifugal air operated atomizer. Approx. 800 mm (31-1/2") diameter x 915 mm (36") straight side. Chamber is lagged and clad. Electric heater, cyclone, pipework and additional infrastructure. Mounted on mobile frame on wheels. Reported in good condition. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Niro
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51454001Used Bowen BLSA Laboratory Spray Dryer – 316 Stainless | 15–80 lb/hr | 1000°F Inlet | Atomizer | Complete System
Used- Bowen Engineering BLSA Laboratory Spray Dryer. 316 stainless steel. 30" (770 mm) diameter x 28" (720 mm) straight side x 30" (770 mm) coned bottom. Approximate evaporation rate 15-80 pounds (6.8-26.3 kgs) an hour. Atomizer. Air requirements 100 psi (6.66 bar), Inlet temperature range to 1000 degree F (537.77 degree C), side access door. Digital control panel mounted on unit. Mounted on stainless steel legs. Includes cyclone, collection jar, gas heater and blower, piping and additional infrastructure. Previous used in a Nutraceutical application. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible
MFR: Bowen
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54304001GEA Niro A/S Mobile Minor Spray Dryer for Sale – 1 to 7 kg/hr, Type MM-PSR
Used GEA Niro A/S Mobile Minor Spray Dryer, Type MM-PSR, Stainless Steel. Approximately 1 to 7 kilograms an hour (2.2 to 15.4 pounds) water evaporation capacity. Electrically heated chamber 800mm (31.4") diameter x 620mm (24.4") straight side x 60 degree coned bottom, maximum inlet 350 degrees C. (662 F.). Air operated lift off top. 2" center bottom outlet with valve. Unit includes a two-fluid bottom up nozzle atomizer, Component size 0.8. Cyclone, blower, filter & control panel. Serial# 3295, Order# 093-2147-1, Built 2008.
MFR: Niro
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54437001Used Vivtek PSD-P5 Pilot Spray Dryer – Food-Grade Powder Production System with Dust Collection (2023)
Used- Vivtek Instruments Pilot Spray Dryer, Model PSD-P5. 5-8 kg/hour (approx. 11-17.5 lbs./hour) evaporation capacity. 32" diameter x 60" long drying chamber. 6" diameter x 16" long cyclone. Two-fluid atomizer: 1, 1.5, and 2 mm. 280 degrees C. (538 degrees F.) max. temperature. 12 kW heater. 750W air blower. 3ph/230V. With dust collector. Built 2023. Previously used for food/beverage emulsion powder.
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54393001Unused GF Corporation MDL-050CM Micro Mist Spray Dryer – 3 kg/h Stainless Steel Lab Spray Drying System (2021)
Unused GF Corporation Micro Mist Spray Dryer, Model MDL-050CM. Stainless steel construction. 3kg/h (6.6 lbs/hour) evaporation capacity (inlet 200 degrees C/392 degrees F, outlet 60 degrees C/140 degrees F). Approx. 39" diameter X 40" straight side drying chamber. Four-fluid nozzle. Co-current air flow pattern. Cyclone and filter bag collection. 50ml/min liquid feed pump. Touch screen controls. 5kW heater. 3ph/200V. Built 2021.
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52764001Used GEA Niro Production Minor Spray Dryer
Used- GEA Niro Production Minor Spray Dryer, Stainless Steel. Approximate 46.8" (1200 mm) diameter x 31.2" (800 mm) straight side x 31.2" (800 mm) cone bottom. Center bottom outlet. Drying capacity approximate 22 - 33 lbs (10-15 kg) an hour. Natural gas heated by a Rillo FS5D series one stage gas burner. Bottom-up nozzle atomization by a Niro pressure nozzle in fountain mode. Includes cyclone, 2.25HP/1.5 Kw motor, control panel, piping, and additional infrastructure. On 4 legs. Previously used in a ceramic application. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Niro
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10288056Used GEA Niro Spray Dryer | 47" Chamber | Atomizing Nozzle | Jacketed Slurry Tanks w/ Mixers | Stainless Cyclone Collector
Used GEA Niro Spray Dryer | 47" Chamber | Atomizing Nozzle | Jacketed Slurry Tanks w/ Mixers | Stainless Cyclone Collector. 47" inside diameter, 31" straight wall, 32" cone bottom. Electric heater, atomizng Nozzle -sprays from the bottom with two stainless steel slurry tanks and mixers with inverters. Slurry tanks are jacketed with covers, baffles inside with Speedex feed pump, variable speed.Full control panel. Stainless steel cyclone collector and collection can.
MFR: Gea-Niro
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41023022Used Pentronix PTX 370 Spray Dryer – Stainless | Rotary Atomizer | Electric Heated | Digital Controls
Used- Pentronix PTX Model 370 Spray Dryer. Electrical heater, 47-1/2" diameter x 27-1/2" straight size x 26" cone interior, stainless steel construction, top mounted rotary atomizer with motor, thermocouple, disconnect switch with on/trip/off/reset/open, digital inlet temperature controller, temperature recorder, Ono Sokki TM-225 Speed Control for atomizer, atomizer voltage gauge, inlet blower button, exhaust blower button, atomizer on/off button, small Roller Pump for feeding liquid to dryer, Horie Industries Centrifugal Fan .2 kw/3500 rpm, 12" bottom discharge with flange for collector pan (pan not included).
MFR: Pentronix
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10151576Used GEA Niro Production Minor Stainless Steel Spray Dryer | 35 kg/hr Evaporation | Industrial Pilot / Small Production Unit
Used GEA Niro Production Minor Stainless Steel Spray Dryer | 35 kg/hr Evaporation | Industrial Pilot / Small Production Unit. Approximate evaporation rate of 35 kg/hr (77 Lbs/hr.) depending on product. Niro centrifugal air operated atomiser. Approx. 1700 mm (66.3") dia. x 1000 mm (39") st. Side with a 1100 mm (42.9") conical bottom. Electric heater, blower, cyclone, pipework and additional infrastructure.
MFR: Niro
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40425018Used GEA Niro PSD4 Stainless Steel Spray Drying System – Industrial Powder Dryer
Used- GEA Niro Sanitary Stainless Steel Spray Drying System. Consisting of: Model PSD4 GEA Niro spray dryer, approximately 8' inner diameter x 8'6" straight side x 8'9" deep cone bottom spray dryer chamber, 316 stainless steel product contact surfaces, mirror internal finish, with fluid nozzle and centrifugal rotary atomizers, approximately 17" diameter, sanitary stainless steel cyclone fines collector, approximately 6' diameter dust collector, sanitary stainless steel construction, pulse jet, cone bottom, set up for electric or steam heating with Watlow, 145 kw electric heater with external Hepa filter, air handler with steam coil and Watlow 37.25 kw electric heater, internal Hepa filter, designed for nitrogen purge, 7.5 hp process air supply blower, 7.5 hp process air return blower, set up for solvent recovery with condensor(less receiver pot), solution feed pump with Micro Motion flow meter, inter connecting pipe work from dryer, to dust collector and cyclone, GEA Niro control panel and HMI panel, 460 volt, 3 phase, GEA Niro fabrication# 099-0013-00, built 1999.
MFR: Gea-Niro
Spray Dryer Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used spray dryers are commonly used in processes that require converting liquids, slurries, or emulsions into dry powders. Typical applications include:
Milk powder, whey, and dairy product drying
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical powder production
Chemical and detergent powder processing
Food ingredients such as flavors, starches, and proteins
Ceramic and specialty material drying
These systems are essential in industries requiring precise control over moisture content and particle characteristics.
When to Choose a Spray Dryer
Spray dryers are best suited for operations that require continuous drying of liquid feed into consistent powder form. They are typically selected when product quality, uniform particle size, and rapid drying are critical. Compared to other drying methods, spray dryers offer high throughput and controlled drying conditions, making them ideal for heat-sensitive materials and large-scale production environments.
Used Spray Dryer Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used spray dryer, consider:
Evaporation capacity: Determines throughput and production capability
Atomization method: Rotary atomizers vs. nozzle systems affect particle size and distribution
Inlet and outlet temperatures: Critical for product quality and moisture control
Drying chamber design: Impacts airflow, residence time, and powder characteristics
Cyclone and collection systems: Evaluate efficiency of powder recovery and emissions control
Why Buy Used Spray Dryers
Purchasing a used spray dryer allows manufacturers to significantly reduce capital investment while maintaining high-capacity drying capabilities. Many systems are available for immediate delivery, helping facilities avoid long lead times associated with new equipment. Used spray dryers also provide access to established, proven designs for demanding industrial applications.
Sell Your Used Spray Dryers
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used spray dryers from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are upgrading systems, decommissioning a facility, or selling idle equipment, our team can assist with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A spray dryer is a system that converts liquid materials into dry powder by atomizing the liquid into a hot drying chamber. The liquid droplets rapidly dry as they contact heated air, producing a consistent powder product.
Spray dryers are used to produce powders from liquids or slurries in industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and dairy. Common products include milk powder, protein powders, detergents, and specialty chemicals.
Spray dryers operate continuously and produce fine, uniform powders directly from liquid feed, while other drying equipment may handle solids or require longer drying times. Spray drying is preferred for applications requiring precise control over particle size, moisture content, and product consistency.
The cost of a used spray dryer depends on factors such as capacity, configuration, atomization method, temperature range, and overall condition. Larger, high-capacity systems or specialized designs typically command higher prices.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used spray dryers across various sizes and configurations. If you have equipment available for sale, submit your details to receive an evaluation from our team.