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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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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54687146Used Vacudyne Corporation tobacco conditioning unit.Fumigator. Serial # J71-53 . The unit uniformly adds or removes amounts of moisture to bulk products such as tobacco, starches, etc. This is accom...
Used-Vacudyne Corporation tobacco conditioning unit.Fumigator. Serial # J71-53 . The unit uniformly adds or removes amounts of moisture to bulk products such as tobacco, starches, etc. This is accomplished by added steam heat, evacuating using vacuum and repeating as necessary. Unit requires 130 psig steam , 460 vac 3 ph electric and 60 gpm 70f water supplies. Maximum steam temperature of 200f and a maximum of 25" hg vacuum. Unit is equipped with vacuum jet and steam condensing unit with 1 hp recirculating pump. The interior space measures 9' 3" long x 5' wide and 6' 6" tall. Unit is also equipped with hinged ramp at the door. Good condition.
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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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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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53762001Used Sandvik Belt Flaker Cooler/Dryer – 32” x 34’, Stainless Steel, 24’ Cooling Area
Used- Sandvik Belt Flaker Cooler/ Dryer. Approximately 32" wide x 34' long. 301 Stainless steel contact parts. 24' Of cooling area. 3HP chill roll drive. 3HP belt drive. Pinch rollers feed in system. Mounted on Casters. Job # 987870.
MFR: Sandvik
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53937001Used Niro Mobile Minor Type HT Stainless Steel Spray Dryer with Rotary Atomizer
Used Niro Mobile Minor Type HT Stainless Steel Portable Spray Dryer With Air-Driven Rotary Atomizer, Electric Heating And 17 Kg/Hour Evaporation Capacity. Industrial laboratory and pilot-scale spray drying system designed for converting compatible liquid solutions, suspensions, emulsions and slurries into dry powders through atomization and controlled hot-air drying. Features a stainless steel drying chamber measuring approximately 32" in diameter x 24" straight side, equipped with an electrically heated air system capable of temperatures up to approximately 350 C (662 F). Rated for approximate water evaporation capacities ranging from 2.2 to 15.4 lbs per hour (1 to 7 kg/hour), depending on feed composition, moisture content, inlet and outlet air temperatures and operating conditions. Equipped with a top-entering, air-driven Niro rotary atomizer designed to disperse liquid feed into fine droplets within the drying chamber, promoting rapid moisture evaporation and powder formation. Includes a cyclone separator for recovering entrained dried particles from the exhaust air stream, an operator control panel for process operation and a center bottom discharge outlet. Portable configuration mounted on wheels for movement between laboratory, pilot plant and small-scale production areas. Manufactured by Niro. Serial #1952. Possible applications include spray drying, powder production, moisture removal, particle formation, formulation development and pilot-scale processing of compatible dairy ingredients, coffee extracts, food flavorings, proteins, nutraceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical formulations, specialty chemicals, ceramic suspensions, pigments and other suitable liquid or slurry-based materials.
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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53493002Used Gryphon Biomass Hot Air Belt Dryer Model A.318 – Gas-Fired, Automated Hemp Dryer
Used- Gryphon Biomass Hot Air Belt Dryer. Model A.318 gas fired recirculating counter current air dryer; Approx. 213 lbs/hr water evaporation rate; 18 L x 3 W dryer section; Used for drying hemp w/ inlet moisture of 50-80% and outlet moisture of 7% to 11% moisture running at 3,000 lbs per 24 hours inlet and approximately 1,000 pounds per 24 hours dry mass outlet; 1.5 MMBTU nat. gas burner w/ all gas train valves, firing controls and Honeywell fire eye safeties; Supplemental electric heaters in each section; 2500 scfm blower with AB PowerFlex 753 VFD drive; Model HPSM254 AirPro high pressure radial shrouded fan, 600 RPM, 40HP, Built 2008; (6) PowerFlex 525 VFD drives; Condenser coils; Infeed sifter and lid lift assembly; 23.625" W cleated feed belt; CTS cooling tower and condenser unit; Full automation; Software plc controlled air volume, temperature and cycle time. Automated washing of chambers, air filter, and belt. Spares included: (4) condenser filters, dryer belt, bed skirts & spacers. Built 2019. Previously used for hemp.
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53959001Used Paul O Abbe Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer, 240 Cu Ft Capacity – Model 108 RCVD, Stainless Steel, Fully Refurbished
Used- Paul O Abbe Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer, Model 108 RCVD. 304 stainless steel. 240 cubic feet working capacity, 365 cubic feet total capacity. #4 Polished internal 108 diameter, rated 30 psi at 500 deg F to full vacuum. Carbon steel jacket rated 40 psi at 500 deg F coincident with full vacuum on internal. 20" diameter top port with cover, 12" center bottom outlet. Driven by a 10 hp, 3/60/230/460 volt gear motor with brake, ratio 82.6 to 1. Approximate 4 rpm cone. Mounted on carbon steel stands. Includes Wintek Vacuum Pump Skid, Mokon Chiller and Mokon hot water circulating unit. 2016 refurbishment included: General clean up; New Vacuum Line; New Oil Feed Box; New Drive & Idler Side Bearings; New Gear Wheel; New Spray Line; New Pinion Gear; New Gear Guard; New Valve w/ Gear Wheel Operator; New Gearmotor w/ Brake; Polished product contact areas to 180 Grit. 260" L x 120" W x 170" H. Approx. 18,000 lbs.
MFR: Paul O Abbe
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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 with 3 kg/hour (6.6 lbs/hour) evaporation capacity at 200 C (392 F) inlet and 60 C (140 F) outlet temperatures. Approx. 39" diameter x 40" straight side drying chamber with four-fluid nozzle, co-current airflow, cyclone and filter bag collection, 50 ml/min liquid feed pump, touch screen controls, and 5 kW heater. 3 phase, 200V electrical. Built 2021. Possible applications include spray drying liquid solutions and suspensions into fine powders for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, ceramic, and specialty material applications
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53844015Used Littleford Model DVT-130 Mixer/Reactor – High-Performance Industrial Proces
Used Littleford Model DVT-130 Mixer/Reactor, Stainless Steel. 3.1 Cubic feet working capacity (4.6 total). Jacketed chamber approximately 20" diameter x 26" long, bolt-on flat hinged jacketed cover. Jacket rated 75 psi at 32 to 320 degrees F. Internal rated 100 psi / Full vacuum at 32 to 320 degrees F. Side chopper motor, driven by 15hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 3495 rpm (not installed). Includes control panel with voltage/phase indicators, gauges, piping. National Board#4298. Serial# 41779-4298. 3/60/480 Volt.
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54423001Used EnviroStar ES 500 Centrifugal Spray Dryer – Stainless Steel, PLC Controlled
Used EnviroStar Centrifugal Spray Dryer, Model ES 500. Stainless steel. 41-1/2" diameter x 36" straight Side chamber, 26" coned bottom. 3" center bottom outlet. Drying capacity up to 2.0 kg per hour. Inlet temperature 350 degrees F. Pneumatic: 5 CFM @ 45 PSI, Atomizer Cooling Water: 1/4" Poly Line @ 1 LPM. Includes rotary atomizer, Vacuum exhaust blower with collection cyclone, High efficiency collection cyclone with integrated lighting and inspection ports. Allen Bradley PLC and HMI. Integrated HEPA inlet air filtration, Electrical: Dryer main power 208/240V, 3Ph, 54A 50/60Hz. Peristaltic pump: 110V 2A or 220V 1A 50/60Hz. 304 stainless steel construction. FDA-compliant design and UL certified. Serial# 111903.
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.