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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51781003Used Double Drum Dryer. (2) Approximate 42" diameter x 120" face chrome plated
Used- Double Drum Dryer. (2) Approximate 42" diameter x 120" face chrome plated rolls. Approximate rating 100 psi at 450 degrees F. National Board# 1782-2, Certified by Beloit / Overton Machine Co, Built 1962. Each roll set up for a hydraulic drive. 15HP Hydraulic power pack. Dual knife scraper, top fume hood, edge guides and panel. Mounted on stainless steel end frames.
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53464001Used Double Drum Dryer – 42" x 120" Chrome-Plated Drums with Knife Blade System & Pneumatic Controls
Used- Double Drum Dryer, Chrome plated Drums: 42" diameter x 120" long/ face. Drums rated for 150 psi. With Dryer Frame, knife Blade System, Drum Bearings, Drum Drive System, End Dam System, Steam/Condensate System, Product Removal System, Vapor Removal System, Pneumatic controls. Frame is carbon steel with FDA approved Steel-it paint. Knife Blade System: Two (2) doctor knife holder assemblies with pneumatic knife contact operators. The knife blade holders include Essco Type-KF easy change stainless steel knife blade holders, mounted to the main knife blade holder system. Two (2) pneumatic cylinders maintain each doctor knife in contact and under pressure with the dryer drum. Drums is driven by two (2) independent 7.5 HP motors and gearboxes rated for 1 to 12 RPM. The motors are controlled by two (2) variable frequency drives with digital read-out remote keypads. Motors are high efficiency duty motors. End Dam Assemblies: Two (2) aluminum backed end dams with replaceable Teflon sealing faces. The end dams contact the drum shoulders, under controlled pneumatic pressure. Steam/Condensate System. Product transport is comprised by three (3) product screw conveyors complete with 1 H.P. drive motors and gearboxes: two (2) side screw conveyors and one (1) cross conveyor are provided. The conveyors are fabricated with a 2B finish stainless steel. Transition panels and shields are provided to direct product discharged from the drying drums to the screw conveyors. Vapor Removal System: One (1) stainless steel hinged close-fitting style vapor removal hood with a 7.5 HP exhaust fan. The hood is lifted with air cylinders for easy cleaning. Exhaust fan is controlled by a variable frequency drive. The stainless-steel hood covers the slurry puddle to remove steam vapors and contain splashing in the violently boiling slurry puddle. Exhaust fan can be placed on roof or installed inside. Pneumatic Controls: One (1) pneumatic control system for the control of the following systems: Doct
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54687037Used Devine rotary vacuum dryer with 42 cu. ft. total capacity. Dryer has about 30 cu. ft. working capacity and stainless steel construction including the jacket. It has 36" diameter ribbons, 3.75" d...
Used-Devine rotary vacuum dryer with 42 cu. ft. total capacity. Dryer has about 30 cu. ft. working capacity and stainless steel construction including the jacket. It has 36" diameter ribbons, 3.75" diameter shaft and outboard bearings. Equipped with a 11" center bottom flush valve with a pneumatic actuator. It has (2) 15" manways in top with lids. The necks of the manways are jacketed. This unit is rated at 50 psi @ 300° F. National board # 775. Serial number D-11319-1. Was mounted on a raised platform. (not included). Drive is 7.5 hp 220/440 vac 3 phase. Drive is loose from unit, it was mounted to the stand. Good condition.
MFR: Devine
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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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10288057Used Sandvik 47.5" Wide x 43' Long Stainless Steel Belt Flaker with Rotoformer – Industrial Cooling & Pastillation System
Used- Sandvik Belt Flaker with Rotoformer for pastels 47.5" wide x 43' long overall length. Stainless steel belt with V-belt tracking under side. Knife discharge. Equipped with rotoformer for applying pastels. Cooling tray under side of belt. Exhaust hood over a portion of the belt. Control panel. Breaks down to 74.5" discharge end, (2) 16' cooling sections 54" feed end. The discharge knife will add another 6" to it. Drive: 2 hp gear reduced chain and sprocket with guard. RotoFormer drive, 2 hp gear reduced drive.3 phase, 230/460 voltage. Pastels were about 3/16" to 1/4" size.
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 Model ZW 2350 industrial double drum dryer with rated processing capacity of 1,000 kg/hr (2,200 lbs/hr). Features two drums measuring 1,500 mm (58.5") diameter x 2,500 mm (97.5") straight side, operating at 26 RPM. Heating pressure rated at 8 bar (120 pounds per square inch) with heating steam pressure of 4 bar (60 pounds per square inch). System includes (1) blower, (1) dust collector, sifter, 5-station sack filling unit, and additional supporting infrastructure. Previously used for processing concentrated skim milk with 45% dry matter content.
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
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.