Used Dryers and Drying Equipment for Sale
Used dryers and drying equipment are industrial systems designed to remove moisture from solids, powders, slurries, or liquids through thermal, mechanical, or vacuum-based processes. These systems are widely used in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and environmental applications where moisture control is critical to product quality and stability. Dryers support processes such as evaporation, dehydration, and solvent removal across a wide range of materials. Aaron Equipment offers used dryers and drying equipment for sale in various configurations to meet specific process requirements, capacities, and operating conditions. Browse available inventory below or explore dryer types to find equipment aligned with your application.
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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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52325002Buy Used Blue M POM-371A-2 Oven – 8.25 Cu Ft, Electrically Heated
Used- Blue M Model POM-371A-2 Oven. 8.25 Cubic feet capacity. Maximum temperature 212 degrees F (100 C). Stainless steel interior, inside dimensions measure 27" wide X 20" high X 24" deep. Electrically heated, rated for 208/240 Volts, Single phase, 60 Hz. B.O.M. NO. E3-00041. Serial# P20-312.
MFR: Blue M
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47140Used - Buss Paddle Rotary Vacuum Dryer (6000L) – Stainless Steel, Industrial-Grade
Used- Buss Paddle Rotary Vacuum Dryer. (6000 liter) 211 cubic foot working capacity. 316L stainless steel contact parts. 1600mm (62.992") diameter x 4100 mm (161.417") long, dished ends. Rated internal vacuum jacket 2 bar. Openings: top 18", (2) 4-3/4" sightglass; side (2) 11" x 15" inspection doors. Center plug valve outlet 9-1/2". Bare shafted. Driven By 11 Kw 6 RPM Fixed Gear Motor Drive. 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: Buss
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54347001Used Grieve Model 323 Bench Oven – 36" x 22" x 42", 150°F, 5 Shelves
Used Grieve Model 323 Large Capacity Bench Oven. Works space dimensions 36" wide x 22" long x 42" high, 19.3 cubic feet volume. Heat input 4.4kW. Maximum temperature 150 degrees F. Product weight 16 to 132 lbs per batch. Electrically heated. 5-Shelves. Manual doors. 1/60/230 Volt, 25 Amp.
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54447001Denver Sala Holo-Flite Dryer D24-24-6 | Refurbished Indirect Thermal Sludge Dryer System
Fully Refurbished Denver Sala Holo-Flite Dryer, Model D24-24-6. Indirect thermal sludge drying processor with dual holo-flite screws and vapor dome. Fully refurbished with new components. 316 Stainless Steel contact surfaces. (2) Screws 24'' diameter x 24' long, rated for 150 psi at 650 degrees F. Non-contact carbon steel exterior trough jacket rated 30 psi at 650 degrees F, Hot Oil or Water/Glycol heating medium. 10 HP Baldor motor. Contains Sumitomo Cyclo 6000 gearbox. Tomaso Built process control system provides fully automated operation of the Denver-Sala D24-24-6 dryer, ensuring consistent product quality, maximum throughput, and equipment protection across variable feed conditions; Product Temperature Protection, Residence Time Control, Feed Interlock System, Dynamic Safety Overrides, Vapor & Pressure Control, Mechanical Protection, Thermal Oil Control, Recipe-Based Operation, CIP Mode, HMI Interface. Fully refurbished 12/23/2025.
MFR: Denver
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53147051Used Anderson Dahlen Stainless Steel Dual Screw Holoflite Dryer – 24” x 20’ ASME Rated
Used- Anderson Dahlen Stainless Steel Dual Screw Holoflite Dryer, 24" diameter X 20' long. Constructed from 316L stainless steel. Screws and jacket are rated for 100 PSI/FV @ 350 degrees / -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously used to dehydrate food waste. Previously heated by hot oil. ASME code built.
MFR: Anderson Dahlen
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53912001Stainless Steel 24” U-Trough Screw Conveyor with Thermal Heating & Cooling
Used- S. Howes U-Trough Thermal Processing Screw Conveyor, Model 24U24-JS. 24" diameter screw, 24' Long inside dimension. Oversized 16" diameter shaft pipe, Journals thru-bored to allow heating fluid flow through shaft. 22' Overall jacket length; 14.9 psig design pressure. Designed for thermal fluid heating/cooling media or low pressure steam. 316 stainless steel construction in product contact and jacket areas. 3" inlet/outlet on main body; 1" on heated/cooling screw. Fulton control panel 120-VAC, 1-Phase, 60HZ with 6 digital PID temperature controllers. 3 x 3" pneumatic valves for inlet fluid control on main body of screw conveyor. 1 x 1" pneumatic valve for inlet fluid control on screw. 10 x 3" manual gate valves for support plumbing, Sectional covers. Driven by a 15 hp, 3/60/460V motor. Machine # 117390, New in 2012. 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: S Howes
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66632Used Industrial Vacuum Dryer – 8000L Henkhaus, Leybold Heraeus Vacuum Skid
Used- Henkhaus Stainless Steel Double Cone Vacuum Dryer, 8000 Liter (282 Cubic Foot) Total Capacity. Unit measures approximately 3000 mm diameter x 1000 mm straight side x 1000 mm long cones. Internal rated full vacuum at 250 degrees C. Driven by a 5.5 kW, 3/50/380 volt, 14560 rpm variable speed drive 1-4.5 rpm. Unit includes internal vacuum tube. Leybold Heraeus vacuum skid. 2.6 kW, 3/50/220/380 volt, 1440 rpm vacuum pump. 7.5 kW, 3/50/380 volt, 2880 rpm vacuum booster. 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: Henkhaus
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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.
Types of Used Dryers Available
Aaron Equipment offers a range of used dryers and drying equipment designed to support moisture removal, thermal processing, and material conditioning applications:
Rotary Vacuum Dryers – Enclosed systems that operate under vacuum to dry heat-sensitive or solvent-based materials at lower temperatures.
Fluid Bed Dryers – Systems that suspend particles in heated air for efficient and uniform drying of powders and granules.
Spray Dryers – Continuous systems that convert liquid feed into dry powder by atomizing into a heated drying chamber.
Drum Dryers – Rotating drum systems used for drying slurries and viscous materials into flakes or powders.
Belt Dryers – Continuous dryers that move material across a conveyor belt for controlled, uniform drying.
Freeze Dryers & Lyophilizer Dryers – Low-temperature vacuum systems that remove moisture through sublimation, preserving sensitive materials.
Dryer Applications & Industry Uses
Used dryers and drying equipment are essential across industries where moisture removal and product stability are critical. Common applications include:
Chemical Processing: Drying powders, crystals, and intermediates
Food & Beverage: Dehydration of ingredients, powders, and finished products
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Drying active ingredients and formulations under controlled conditions
Minerals & Materials: Drying bulk solids, ores, and aggregates
Environmental & Waste Processing: Sludge drying and waste volume reductio
These systems improve product shelf life, reduce transportation costs, and ensure consistent material properties.
Used Dryer Buying Considerations
When selecting used dryers and drying equipment, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Material Characteristics: Moisture content, particle size, and heat sensitivity
Drying Method: Vacuum, convection, conduction, or spray drying depending on application
Throughput Capacity: Match system output with production requirements
Temperature Requirements: Ensure compatibility with material stability limits
Energy Efficiency: Evaluate operating costs and heat utilization
Condition & Maintenance History: Review wear components, seals, and prior usage
Why Buy Used Dryers and Drying Equipment
Buying used dryers and drying equipment provides a cost-effective solution for expanding processing capacity without the long lead times of new systems. Used equipment offers proven performance and is often available for immediate shipment, helping facilities maintain production schedules and reduce capital investment.
Aaron Equipment sources high-quality dryers from leading manufacturers, providing reliable solutions for demanding industrial drying applications.
Sell Your Used Dryers
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus dryers and drying systems across all configurations. Whether upgrading equipment or liquidating assets, our team can help maximize value.
Industrial drying equipment is used to remove moisture from materials such as powders, solids, or liquids using heat, air, or vacuum processes to improve stability and usability.
Common types include rotary dryers, fluid bed dryers, spray dryers, drum dryers, belt dryers, and freeze dryers, each designed for specific materials and drying methods.
Choosing the right dryer depends on material properties, moisture content, temperature sensitivity, and required throughput. The drying method and system design are critical factors.
Yes. Used dryers are built for long service life and can remain highly reliable when properly maintained, inspected, and refurbished if necessary.
Drying equipment is used in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and environmental industries where moisture removal is essential.