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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53374001Unused Diener Vacuum Shelf Dryer – Nano-AL-PCCI | 445 Sq. Ft. | Full Vacuum | Stainless Contact | Pumps & Control | 2020
Unused- Diener Electronic GmbH + Co. KG Vacuum Shelf Dryer, Model Nano-AL-PCCI, Stainless Contact Area. Approximate 445 square feet (12600 liter) shelf area. 97.5" (2500 mm) L x 93.6" (2400 mm) W x 81.9" (2100 mm) H drying chamber. Inside rated 30 psi (2 bar) and Full Vacuum (-1). Water inlet/outlet & vacuum connection. Includes 2 x skid mounted vacuum pump units, type R5-RA-0305D-503 DMXG, cooler, control panel and additional infrastructure. Overall dimension 109.2" (2800 mm) x 109.2" (2800 mm) x 117" (3000 mm). Serial#120247. New 2020. Unit reported unused. 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.
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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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10288055Used Sandvik Industrial Belt Flaker 47.5" x 43', Asphalt Pastille, 32' Cooling Zone, 2HP Drive
Used- Sandvik Belt Flaker. 47.5"W x 43'L, stainless steel belt, knife discharge. Has Sandvik Rotoformer - pastel. 32' of cooling with spray nozzles and water collection. 2HP main drive, 3/60/230/460V. Has control panel. Belt has been cut and rolled up on a spool. Has 74" feed end, (2) 16' cooling ad 54" discharge. Last used on asphalt pellet - pastel.
MFR: Sandvik
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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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41174072Used Escher Wyss ZW 2350 Double Drum Dryer | 1,000 kg/hr | Industrial Drum Drying System
Used Escher Wyss ZW 2350 Double Drum Dryer | 1,000 kg/hr | Industrial Drum Drying System. Capacity 1000 Kgs/Hr (2200 Lbs/Hr) 1500 mm (58.5") dia x 2500 mm (97.5") st. side drums. 26 RPM drum speed. Heating pressure 8 bar (120 PSI), Heating steam pressure 4 bar (60 PSI). Complete with (1) Blower, (1) Dust collector, Sifter/5 Station sack filling unit and additional infrastructure. Previously skimmed milk concentrated with 45% dry matter content. 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: Escher Wyss
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54280001Used Buflovak Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer | Model 6" x 8" ADDD | Pilot & R&D D
Used Buflovak Atmospheric Double Drum Dryer, Model 6" x 8" ADDD. 2 sq/ft Total drying surface area. Approximate 6" diameter x 8" face cored drum, rated 140-160 psig. Driven by a 1/2hp, 3/60/208-230/460 volt, 1725rpm motor through reducer 41.58:1 ratio. Blador VS drive. The dryer features twin chrome-plated drying drums with independent drum gap adjustment, stainless steel frame and safety guards, product feed trough with feed manifold, and doctor blade assembly. Compact unit is designed for drying slurries, purees, pastes, and other pumpable materials into flakes or powders and is well suited for R&D, product development, and small-scale production. Mounted on stainless steel frame. Job No. P1-00972, Serial# 2013-04, built 2013.
MFR: Buflovak
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51487002Industrial Used Belt O Matic Belt Dryer Model 320B – High-Efficiency Continuous Drying
Used Belt O Matic Belt Dryer, Model 320B. 6 5" wide by 245" long; 3 phase/480 Volt/40 Amps;LP/natural gas; 5-7 PSI pressure Range; 1,000,000 BTU rating; 10,000 maximum CFM; 7.5 HP fan, maximum drying air temperature 250 degrees F. Built 2017. Last ran wet coffee grounds.
MFR: Belt-O-Matic
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41174071Used Haarslev HCD 60 Coil Disc Dryer | 7.5 T/hr Capacity | 60 m² Heating Surface | Stainless Steel | Built 2018
Used Haarslev HCD 60 Coil Disc Dryer | 7.5 T/hr Capacity | 60 m Heating Surface | Stainless Steel | Built 2018. Total capacity 7.5 tonnes/hr. depending on the product. Heating surface 645 sq ft (60 m2). 22 KW (29.5hp) motor. Inspection doors and additional infrastructure. On 4 legs. Previously used in a fish meal in application. Over all dimensions: 5084 mm long x 1876 mm wide x 2781 mm high. Weight 11 tonnes empty. New 2018, Incl. scrubber and air ventilator. 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. 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.
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53147107Used 2021 FEECO 3-Zone Indirect Rotary Calciner – 2.36 TPH, 66" x 50' 304L Stainless Steel Thermal Processing System
Used- Feeco 3-Zone Indirect Rotary Calciner System. Approximate 2.36 TPH throughput. 304L Stainless Steel construction. 66" Diameter X 50' Long. 3/8"3/4" shell. 2300 degrees F firebrick, 2600 degrees F ceramic fiber refractory. Natural Gas combustion with (11) burners. Calcium Carbonate design material. Allen-Bradley PLC, PanelView HMI, Fireye BMS controls. SN D20215011. Built 2021.
MFR: Feeco
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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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53493006Pre-Owned Rotary Steam Dryer by Drying Solutions – 7.3 MMBTU/hr, Co-Current Flow
Used- Drying Solutions Rotary Steam Dryer. 304 Stainless steel construction; Rated at 1500 lbs/hr capacity with co-current single-pass superheated steam; 900 lb/hr. evaporation rate; Set for 65% moisture in and 5% moisture out at 1500 lb/hr feed rate; 1800mm diameter x 14750mm length (5.9 D x 48.4 L) drum size; Co-current flow; Cup flights around the perimeter, hollow middle; Natural gas fired burner with controls and fire-eye, Blower, belt drive. Rated at 7.3 MMBTU/hr; Set up for steam injection or water injection; Steam heated by hot air interchanger to 680 degrees F (max. inlet temp); 1,973 acfm at 266F to 288F approx. conveying air feed; Steam usage 4087 lbs/hr at 266F (approx 25 psig); Has cyclone, vertical condenser, drag conveyer, and (3) screw conveyors; 60HP blower, 60HP conveying fan, 40 HP burner, 40HP drum motor; 460V, 200 amp electrical requirements; Controls, PLC, and touch-screen HMI built into panel; Starters and (4) VFD's located in the control cabinet. Overall footprint: 19950 mm x 11110 mm x 5000 mm (65.4 x 36.4 x 16.4 H). Built 2009. Previously used for soybean meal.
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.