Stock #
52764001
Used GEA Niro Production Minor Spray Dryer, Stainless Steel. Approximate 46.8" (1200 mm) diameter x 31.2" (800 mm) straight side x 31.2" (800 mm) cone bottom. Center bottom outlet. Drying capacity approximate 22 - 33 lbs (10-15 kg) an hour. Natural gas heated by a Rillo FS5D series one stage gas burner. Bottom-up nozzle atomization by a Niro pressure nozzle in fountain mode. Includes cyclone, 2.25HP/1.5 Kw motor, control panel, piping, and additional infrastructure. On 4 legs. Previously used in a ceramic application.
Used Equipment Facts About This Machine
Manufacturer: GEA Niro
Model: Production Minor
Material: Stainless Steel
Condition: Used
Description:
The GEA Niro Production Minor Spray Dryer is a versatile, small-scale spray drying system ideal for pilot production and specialty applications. Constructed from stainless steel, the unit features a drying chamber with an approximate 46.8" (1200 mm) diameter, 31.2" (800 mm) straight side, and a 31.2" (800 mm) cone bottom with a center bottom outlet. It offers a drying capacity of approximately 22 – 33 lbs (10 – 15 kg) per hour and uses natural gas heating through a Rillo FS5D series one-stage gas burner. The bottom-up nozzle atomization is achieved via a Niro pressure nozzle operating in fountain mode. The system includes a cyclone separator, 2.25 HP (1.5 kW) motor, control panel, piping, and additional infrastructure, all mounted on four legs. Last used for ceramic applications, this spray dryer is well-suited for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
Specifications:
- Drying Chamber Dimensions:
- Diameter: 46.8" (1200 mm)
- Straight Side Height: 31.2" (800 mm)
- Cone Bottom Height: 31.2" (800 mm)
- Construction: Stainless Steel
- Drying Capacity: Approx. 22 – 33 lbs (10 – 15 kg) per hour
- Heating System: Natural gas, Rillo FS5D series one-stage gas burner
- Atomization: Bottom-up nozzle atomization via Niro pressure nozzle (fountain mode)
- Outlet: Center bottom outlet
- Additional Components:
- Cyclone separator
- 2.25 HP (1.5 kW) motor
- Control panel
- Piping and supporting infrastructure
- Mounting: On 4 legs
- Previous Application: Ceramic material drying
- Condition: Used
Applications:
- Ceramic material drying
- Food and beverage powder production
- Pharmaceutical spray drying
- Chemical powder manufacturing
- Dairy product drying (e.g., milk powder)
Common Uses in Industries:
- Ceramic Industry – drying of ceramic powders and slurries
- Food & Beverage – production of powdered ingredients
- Pharmaceutical – spray drying of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
- Chemical Processing – drying of specialty chemicals and catalysts
- Dairy Processing – milk powder and whey protein production
