Used Pfaudler 140 Sq. Ft. 316L Stainless Steel Wiped Film Evaporator – Thin Film Evaporator for Sale

Manufacturer

Pfaudler

Pfaudler is a world-renowned manufacturer of premium process equipment serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, polymer, and specialty processing industries. Their wiped film evaporators are engineered for continuous processing, offering exceptional heat transfer efficiency and gentle handling of heat-sensitive, high-viscosity, and high-boiling products.

Description

Available for sale is a used Pfaudler 316L stainless steel wiped film (thin film) evaporator with approximately 140 square feet of heat transfer surface. Designed for continuous evaporation, concentration, solvent recovery, and stripping operations, this unit provides efficient processing while minimizing thermal degradation through short product residence time.

The evaporator features a top-entering rotor assembly equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, ensuring uniform thin-film distribution over the heated cylinder for maximum heat transfer performance. The rotor is powered by a 15 HP motor, while the spiral heating jacket provides consistent thermal control. A 30-inch welded vapor outlet allows efficient vapor separation during operation.

Built in 2003, this evaporator includes National Board registration, Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and is supported by four heavy-duty mounting lugs for secure installation into existing processing systems.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Thin film evaporation
• Solvent recovery
• Product concentration
• Continuous evaporation
• Vacuum evaporation
• Heat-sensitive material processing
• Polymer concentration
• Resin manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical processing
• Chemical processing
• Food ingredient concentration
• High-viscosity product processing

Common Products Processed

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wiped film evaporator used for?

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

What material is the evaporator constructed from?

The product-contact surfaces are manufactured from 316L stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and suitability for demanding industrial applications.

What is the heating surface area?

This unit provides approximately 140 square feet of heat transfer surface.

What rotor system is installed?

The evaporator is equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, designed to produce a consistent thin film for efficient heat transfer and continuous processing.

Can Aaron Equipment coordinate shipping?

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

Can Aaron Equipment help source complementary equipment?

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