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Used shelf dryers for sale: static vacuum drying for heat-sensitive materials

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Featured Shelf Dryers

Stainless Steel 316 United McGill 9E-10 SP Dryer-Shelf

Type: Dryer-Shelf

Manufacturer: United McGill

Model: 9E-10 SP

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 11.3 m² (122 ft²)

Vacuum Rated: Yes

Missing 4 pans

Number of Shelves: 10. Shelf Pressure: 3.4 bar (50 psi). Shelf Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Chamber Height: 2,032 mm (80 in). Chamber Width: 1,118 mm (44 in). Chamber Length: 1,016 mm (40 in). Orientation: Horizontal. Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Number of Pans: 10. Pan Capacity: 0.65 m3 (22.8 ft3).

Carbon Steel Lewco NS-HSC1T Dryer-Oven

Type: Dryer-Oven

Manufacturer: Lewco

Model: NS-HSC1T

Condition: Used

Material: Carbon Steel

Capacity: 2.7 m3 (96 ft3)

Temperature: 148.9 °C (300 °F)

NFPA class A drum warming oven. designed for BOC Anhydride and acetic acid Purge time 10 minutes input 124,000BTUH at 75 psi Complete with fire protection and controls.

Heating Type: Steam. Pressure: 5.2 bar (75 psi). Air Flow Rate: 169.9 m3/h (100 CFM). Orientation: Vertical. Operational Mode: Batch.

Stainless Steel 304 Amarc srl CCE10S-O41P Dryer-Oven

Type: Dryer-Oven

Manufacturer: Amarc srl

Model: CCE10S-O41P

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Capacity: 3 m3 (105.9 ft3)

Temperature: 100 °C (212 °F)

3 phase, 50Hz, 400 volt, 11kW, temperature upto 100 degrees C, can be used with 4 x 200 liter drums on 1 pallet or 1 x 1000 liter IBC, stainless steel hinged single front door, (1) internal circulation fan, driven by 0.75kW, 3/50/230-400 volt, 2760 rpm motor, built on controls,

Heating Type: Electric. Orientation: Vertical. Operational Mode: Batch.

3.7 m² (40 ft²) Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Shelf

Type: Dryer-Shelf

Manufacturer: Stokes

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 3.7 m² (40 ft²)

Number of Shelves: 7

MDMT -20 degrees F at 50 psi where seven are usable Tray dimensions are 24" wide x 37" deep x 2.5" high. Total tray capacity is 9 cubic foot The chamber door has two 9" sight glasses

Shelf Pressure: 3.4 bar (50 psi). Shelf Temperature: 343.3 °C (650 °F). Chamber Height: 997 mm (39.3 in). Chamber Width: 762 mm (30 in). Chamber Length: 990.6 mm (39 in). Number of Pans: 6. Pan Capacity: 0.25 m3 (9 ft3).

Shelf dryers are vacuum drying systems designed for delicate, heat-sensitive products that require uniform moisture removal without thermal degradation. These units dry materials in trays placed on heated shelves within a vacuum chamber. For over 47 years, IPP has provided shelf dryers and other thermal equipment from 20 complete plant sites, all supported by an inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship systems. These dryers are especially valued in pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical operations.

Shelf dryers rely on conduction heating via shelves that are often heated with circulating fluid or steam. Vacuum pressure lowers the boiling point of moisture or solvents, enabling gentle, controlled drying that protects product integrity.

Primary uses across industries

In pharmaceuticals, shelf dryers are used to dry active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), injectables and sterile compounds
In biotech and food processing, they dry enzymes, vitamins, flavors and sensitive proteins
In chemical manufacturing, shelf dryers handle specialty powders and materials with volatile solvents
In cosmetics and personal care, they’re used for creams, gels and botanical extracts

Types of materials processed

Heat-sensitive powders and solids
Solvent-based formulations
Small batch or high-purity materials requiring tray-by-tray uniformity

Common materials of construction

Shelf dryers must be sanitary, corrosion-resistant, and maintain vacuum integrity:

Stainless steel for cleanroom and chemical environments
Carbon steel for cost-effective drying of non-corrosive materials
Specialty alloys (e.g., Hastelloy) for harsh or high-purity conditions

Key features of shelf dryers

Vacuum drying for low-temperature processing
Heated shelves for uniform conduction drying
Tray-based layout allows small batch or custom formulations
Minimal product agitation – ideal for fragile materials
Compatible with solvent recovery and cleanroom standards

Dryer-Shelf FAQ

Have questions about Shelf Dryers or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.

They’re ideal for heat-sensitive products that require low-temp drying without mechanical stress, such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Shelf dryers use static trays and indirect conduction, offering more gentle and controlled drying, especially under vacuum.

Maintenance includes vacuum pump checks, gasket inspection, cleaning trays and ensuring even temperature distribution across all shelves.

IPP offers fast delivery, savings up to 70%, and access to more than 15,000 in-stock systems backed by 47+ years of industry expertise.

Learn more about vacuum drying technologies in sensitive applications from Pharmaceutical Technology.

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