Used Anhydro Spray Dryer, Type 111 AK Series | 66–132 lbs/hr | 304 Stainless Steel | Cyclone, Slurry Tank, Pump & Controls | Ceramic Application | Built 1995

🏭 Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Anhydro (SPX Flow Group)

• Model / Type: 111 AK Series Spray Dryer

• Year Built: 1995

• Condition: Used (Excellent; Complete System)

• Construction: 304 Stainless Steel (Product Contact Surfaces)

• Country of Manufacture: Denmark / USA (SPX Anhydro Global)

⚙️ Product Description

The Anhydro Type 111 AK Series Spray Dryer is a compact, high-performance drying system designed for producing free-flowing, uniform powders from liquid slurries or emulsions.
With a rated capacity of 66–132 lbs/hr (30–60 kg/hr) of end product, this unit delivers consistent drying results with fluid atomizer-type nozzle technology for fine particle control.

This complete system includes:

• (1) Cyclone Separator for powder recovery

• (1) 115-Liter (30-Gallon) Slurry Tank with agitator

• (1) Seepex Model 006-12 Progressive Cavity Pump for slurry feed

• (1) Electric Burner for hot air generation

• (1) Control Panel for monitoring and automation

• Full Mezzanine & Supporting Infrastructure for turnkey installation

Previously used in ceramic material drying, this system is well-suited for food, chemical, and industrial powder processing requiring precision and consistency.

📏 Specifications

• Type: 111 AK Series

• Drying Capacity: 66–132 lbs/hr (30–60 kg/hr) finished product

• Construction Material: 304 Stainless Steel (product contact areas)

• Atomization Type: Fluid nozzle atomizer

• Feed System:

  • 115-Liter (30-Gallon) stainless slurry tank with agitator

  • Seepex Model 006-12 progressive cavity feed pump

• Air Heat Source: Electric burner

• Powder Recovery: Integrated cyclone separator

• Controls: Mounted control panel with instrumentation

• Mounting: Complete with mezzanine and structural support

• Condition: Used (excellent; previously processing ceramic products)

• Year of Manufacture: 1995

🧩 Applications

• Ceramics and refractory material drying

• Food and beverage powder production

• Dairy and protein drying (milk, whey, etc.)

• Chemical and catalyst drying

• Pharmaceutical powder formulation

• Nutraceutical and supplement drying

• Pigments, dyes, and minerals

• Flavors and fragrances

• Waste treatment and effluent solids recovery

• Laboratory and pilot-scale powder processing

⚗️ What Might This Be Used For

This Anhydro 111 AK Series Spray Dryer is ideal for converting liquid slurries or emulsions into fine powders through controlled atomization and hot-air drying. It’s used extensively for ceramics, chemicals, and food powders, providing consistent particle size, moisture control, and product purity.

🧱 Products That Could Use This Machine

• Ceramic powders

• Dairy products (milk, whey, protein isolates)

• Food flavorings and essences

• Pharmaceutical actives

• Nutritional supplements

• Chemical compounds

• Pigments and metal oxides

• Detergent bases

• Powdered emulsions

• Mineral or clay-based materials