Used Equipment Facts About This Machine
Description:
The Krauss Maffei VTT-20/14-2/90-4 Stainless Steel Vacuum Plate Dryer is a high-capacity drying system, designed for efficient drying of heat-sensitive materials under vacuum conditions. With a 30 square meter (323 square feet) drying surface area and a 1,450-liter (383-gallon) capacity, this system is ideal for precise moisture removal in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and industrial processing applications.
The dryer features 14 stainless steel trays (each 2 meters or 6.5 feet in diameter), constructed of corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel. The jacket is rated at 58 PSI, while the shell is rated at 73 PSI/full vacuum at 356°F, ensuring high thermal efficiency and operational reliability.
This unit has been newly updated with hot oil piping, a top rotary valve, and hot oil supply return manifolds, optimizing its thermal control capabilities for consistent drying performance.
Specifications:
- Drying Surface Area: 30 Square Meters (323 Square Feet)
- Capacity: 1,450 Liters (383 Gallons)
- Material: 316 Stainless Steel (Trays & Construction)
- Tray Details: (14) Trays, Each 2 Meters (6.5 Feet) in Diameter
- Jacket Pressure Rating: 58 PSI
- Shell Pressure Rating: 73 PSI / Full Vacuum (FV) at 356°F
- Recent Upgrades:
- New Hot Oil Piping
- Top Rotary Valve
- Hot Oil Supply & Return Manifolds
- Condition: Used, Refurbished with New Piping & Components
- Year Built: 2004
Applications:
This vacuum plate dryer is ideal for low-temperature, high-efficiency drying of heat-sensitive and hygroscopic materials, making it suitable for industries such as:
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing – Drying active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), vitamins, and excipients
- Chemical Processing – Removing solvents and moisture from chemical powders, catalysts, and fine chemicals
- Food & Beverage Industry – Drying food-grade powders, starches, and nutritional supplements
- Plastics & Polymer Compounding – Removing residual moisture from plastic resins and powders
- Cosmetic & Personal Care Manufacturing – Drying fine powders used in cosmetics and skincare formulations
- Metal & Mining Processing – Drying metal oxides, mineral powders, and specialty compounds
- Battery & Energy Materials – Drying battery-grade powders and high-purity materials
- Agricultural & Nutraceutical Processing – Drying botanical extracts, proteins, and plant-based powders
What Products Would This Be Used For?
This vacuum plate dryer is designed for processing:
- Pharmaceutical API powders and granules
- Solvent-based and water-based chemical powders
- Nutritional powders, plant-based extracts, and protein isolates
- Plastic resins and polymer compounds
- Battery-grade cathode/anode materials
- Specialty chemical formulations
- Cosmetic powders and skincare product ingredients
- High-purity metal and mineral powders
