Used Nauta dryers for sale: conical vacuum dryers for delicate and high-purity materials

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For precision drying of heat-sensitive powders, slurries, and pastes, Nauta dryers offer efficient, low-shear mixing and moisture removal in a compact, conical design. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP gives you immediate access to used Nauta dryers sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included in our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Choosing a second-hand Nauta dryer from IPP allows manufacturers to reduce lead times, lower costs, and maintain high product integrity.

Nauta dryers, also known as conical screw dryers, use a rotating screw arm and orbital arm to gently lift and fold product while applying indirect heat and vacuum. This unique motion enables thorough, homogeneous drying with minimal mechanical impact, making them ideal for fragile or complex materials.

Primary uses across industries

• In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Nauta dryers process APIs, excipients, and intermediates.
• In chemical processing, they dry resins, pigments, and specialty powders.
• In food and nutraceuticals, they handle protein powders, cocoa, and botanical extracts.
• In cosmetics and personal care, Nauta dryers dry emulsions, clays, and natural additives.
• In additive manufacturing, they dry specialty polymers and metal powders.

Types of materials processed

• Fine powders and granules requiring uniform drying
• Heat-sensitive, shear-sensitive, or hygroscopic materials
• Slurries and pastes that can be dried under vacuum

Common materials of construction

Nauta dryers are built to meet high purity and durability standards:

• Stainless steel for food, pharma, and chemical-grade drying
• Hastelloy and other alloys for corrosive or high-purity applications
• Carbon steel for general industrial use

Key features of Nauta dryers

• Gentle mixing with low shear action for delicate materials
• Conical shape promotes uniform drying and easy discharge
• Jacketed for heating and vacuum operation to lower drying temperatures
• Closed system minimizes contamination and solvent loss
• Compact footprint ideal for batch processing

Learn more about conical screw drying technology from Pharma Manufacturing.

Find your Nauta dryer at IMS

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to find a high-quality used Nauta dryer for your application. With ready-to-ship units and expert support, IPP helps you maintain product quality while controlling costs.