Used Pfaudler 231 Sq. Ft. 316L Stainless Steel Wiped Film Evaporator – Thin Film Evaporator

Manufacturer

Pfaudler

Pfaudler is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced process equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, specialty chemical, and industrial processing industries. Their wiped film and thin film evaporators are engineered for efficient heat transfer, gentle product handling, and continuous processing of heat-sensitive, viscous, and high-boiling materials.

Description

Available for sale is a used Pfaudler 316L stainless steel wiped film (thin film) evaporator featuring approximately 231 square feet of heat transfer surface. Designed for continuous evaporation, concentration, stripping, and solvent recovery, this unit provides excellent thermal efficiency while minimizing product residence time.

The evaporator features a top-entering agitator equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, providing uniform thin-film distribution across the heated surface for maximum heat transfer and reduced product degradation. The rotor assembly is powered by a 25 HP drive motor. A spiral heating jacket allows efficient thermal control, while the large 40-inch welded vapor outlet promotes effective vapor separation.

Manufactured in 2003, this vessel includes National Board registration, Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and is mounted on four structural support lugs for installation into existing process systems.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Solvent recovery
• Product concentration
• Thin film evaporation
• Wiped film distillation
• Heat-sensitive product processing
• Polymer concentration
• Resin processing
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Chemical processing
• Food ingredient concentration
• High-viscosity liquid processing
• Continuous evaporation systems

Common Products Processed

• Specialty chemicals
• Pharmaceutical intermediates
• Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Polymers
• Resins
• Adhesives
• Solvents
• Organic chemicals
• Plant extracts
• Essential oils
• Food concentrates
• Heat-sensitive liquids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wiped film evaporator used for?

A wiped film evaporator continuously spreads product into a thin film over a heated surface, allowing rapid evaporation with minimal residence time and reduced thermal degradation.

What material is the product contact surface?

The evaporator is constructed of 316L stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance for demanding industrial applications.

What is the heat transfer area?

This unit provides approximately 231 square feet of heat transfer surface.

What type of rotor system is installed?

The evaporator utilizes Chevron vanes with centrifugal carbon rotors, designed to maintain a uniform thin product film and maximize heat transfer efficiency.

Can Aaron Equipment arrange shipping and installation logistics?

Yes. Aaron Equipment can coordinate domestic and international shipping, rigging, heavy-haul transportation, export documentation, and logistics for large process equipment.

Can Aaron Equipment help source related processing equipment?

Yes. Aaron Equipment stocks a large inventory of used evaporators, reactors, dryers, heat exchangers, condensers, tanks, pumps, mixers, centrifuges, and complete processing systems.