Used spherical dryers for sale: precision vacuum drying for high-purity and solvent-based materials

Explore used, surplus and secondhand spherical dryers from IPP – in stock and engineered for critical process control

IPP helps you save time and money with ready-to-ship spherical dryers for fine chemicals, pharma and specialty materials

Spherical dryers are advanced vacuum drying systems known for their uniform heat distribution, solvent recovery capabilities and gentle handling of delicate or reactive materials. Designed for applications that demand strict process control, spherical dryers feature a spherical vessel with a rotating agitator inside, ensuring even drying without product degradation. With over 47 years of industry leadership, IPP provides a wide range of used, secondhand and surplus spherical dryers sourced from 20 global plant sites and backed by more than 15,000 ready-to-ship systems.

These dryers are widely used in high-purity environments where consistent results and safe solvent handling are essential. Their enclosed design also supports cleanroom and hazardous material processing.

Primary uses across industries

• In pharmaceutical manufacturing, they dry APIs, hormones and sensitive intermediates
• In fine chemicals and catalysts, they enable vacuum drying of compounds with solvent content
• In cosmetics and personal care, they process fragrances, oils and plant extracts
• In battery materials and electronics, they handle high-purity, moisture-sensitive components

Types of materials processed

• Heat-sensitive or volatile compounds
• Solvent-based slurries and pastes
• Fine powders requiring precise moisture control

Common materials of construction

Spherical dryers are built for ultra-clean processing and chemical compatibility:

• Stainless steel for pharmaceutical and food-grade use
• Hastelloy and other alloys for corrosive or high-purity chemical applications
• Glass-lined vessels for highly reactive or contamination-sensitive materials

Key features of spherical dryers

• Full vacuum drying with gentle rotary agitation
• Spherical design for uniform wall thickness and heating
• Enclosed solvent recovery and inert gas operation
• High control over drying rate, pressure and temperature
• Suitable for GMP-compliant and hazardous material applications

Learn more about vacuum dryers used in pharmaceutical and high-purity processes from Pharma Manufacturing.

Find your spherical dryer at IMS

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment team to locate a used, secondhand or surplus spherical dryer. Whether for pharmaceutical or specialty chemicals, IPP helps you save time and money with systems that are in stock and ready to ship.