Used Luwa Thin/Wiped Film Evaporator – Model MC-850/6300/HT T | 173 Sq. Ft. Surface | Reconditioned | Stainless Steel

Manufacturer Information:

• Brand: Luwa

• Model: MC-850/6300/HT T

• Type: Thin Film / Wiped Film Evaporator

• Surface Area: 173 sq. ft.

• Material Construction: Stainless Steel

• Reconditioning: Fully overhauled by SGS New Zealand (Luwa USA-approved contractor) in 2012–2013

• Status: Never put back into service after reconditioning

• Condition: Used (Fully reconditioned, unused since)

Description:

This Used Luwa Thin/Wiped Film Evaporator, Model MC-850/6300/HT T, features a 173 square foot heat transfer surface area and is constructed entirely of stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and sanitary operation. The unit was professionally reconditioned by SGS New Zealand—a Luwa USA-approved contractor—in 2012–2013, and it has not been used since refurbishment.

Ideal for concentrating heat-sensitive, viscous, or thermally degradable products, this high-performance evaporator system provides continuous, gentle separation under vacuum or atmospheric conditions with high evaporation efficiency.

Specifications:

• Model: MC-850/6300/HT T

• Evaporation Technology: Thin Film / Wiped Film

• Heat Transfer Surface Area: 173 sq. ft.

• Construction Material: Stainless Steel (product-contact and housing)

• Reconditioning: Fully overhauled by SGS New Zealand (2012–2013)

• Status Post-Rebuild: Never reinstalled or used

• Condition: Reconditioned – Excellent

Features:

• High-efficiency heat transfer with 173 sq. ft. surface

• Wiped film design ensures thin film distribution for optimal evaporation

• Ideal for viscous, heat-sensitive, or fouling-prone products

• Stainless steel construction ensures durability and sanitary processing

• Professionally rebuilt by Luwa-approved experts

• Ready for installation—no additional refurbishment required

• Designed for vacuum or atmospheric operation

• Compact and modular for pilot, scale-up, or industrial production

Applications:

• Pharmaceuticals: Concentration of APIs, botanical extracts, or solvents

• Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Herbal extracts, oils, and active compounds

• Chemical Processing: Separation of solvents, polymers, and resins

• Food & Beverage: Flavor, essential oil, or juice concentration

• Petrochemicals: Lubricants, fuels, and chemical intermediates

• Cosmetics: Active ingredient and fragrance concentration

• Biotech: Fermentation broth or protein solutions

What might this be used for?

• Concentrating heat-sensitive, viscous, or high-boiling products

• Replacing older evaporators with a reconditioned, ready-to-install unit

• Supporting continuous evaporation under vacuum to protect product quality

• Increasing efficiency in pilot or production-scale separation lines

• Transitioning from batch to continuous processing with minimal thermal degradation

• Deploying in a sanitary or GMP-compliant process environment

• Handling resinous, polymeric, or fouling materials that require wiped film agitation

• Utilizing a professionally reconditioned Luwa system with proven performance