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Used rotary vacuum dryers for sale: low-temperature drying for heat-sensitive materials

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Featured Rotary Vacuum Dryers

Dryer - Rotary Vacuum Stainless Steel 316 by Buss AG Basel Schwein

Dryer - Rotary Vacuum Stainless Steel 316 by Buss AG Basel Schwein

Type: Dryer-Rotary Vacuum

Manufacturer: Buss AG Basel Schwein

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity Design: 2.5 m3 (90 ft3)

Capacity Working: 1.7 m3 (60 ft3)

  • Rotary Vacuum Paddle Dryer with heated shaft.
  • Vessel rated for Full vacuum internally.
  • With 316 stainless steel internals & stainless steel half-pipe coil jacket.
  • One head bolted dished, one head welded dished.
  • Unit has approx.12" diameter heated shaft with paddle agitator blades.
  • Shaft is direct coupled to a gear reducer
  • Openings include: (1) 18" Top, (1) 12" x 16" end port with hinged cover, Bottom center discharge.

Diameter: 1,219 mm (48 in). Length: 3,658 mm (144 in). Height: 1,422 mm (56 in). Rated for Vacuum: Yes. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 15.1 m² (163 ft²). Orientation: Horizontal. Agitation Seal Type: Packing. Jacket Material: Stainless Steel Other. Jacket Pressure: 4.1 bar (60 psi). Jacket Type: Half Pipe/Limpet.

Dryer-Rotary Vacuum List (Switzerland) 10'453 Titanium

Dryer-Rotary Vacuum List (Switzerland) 10'453 Titanium

Type: Dryer-Rotary Vacuum

Manufacturer: List (Switzerland)

Model: 10'453

Condition: Used

Material: Titanium

Capacity Design: 10 m3 (353.1 ft3)

Capacity Working: 6 m3 (211.9 ft3)

vacuum paddle dryer with dust filter and heated shaft Order number: 14.-235/24158/00000/2-2871/53 Internal pressure rating -1/+0,5 bar @ 151 degrees C operating temperature (total volume 11.000 liter) straight side jacket pressure rated 6 bar @ 151 degrees C (volume 340 liter) Serpentine (2) 1/2 pipe coil jackets each coil rated 6 bar @ 151 degrees C (volume 50 liter); heated shaft rated 6 bar @ 151 degrees C ( volume 1120 liter) (1) bolted for shaft removal; with 3 zone jacket on straight side and 1/2 pipe coil jacket on each head Agitator shaft is 600 mm diameter and has has paddle agitators with flat blades, mechanical seals, and a rotary joint on one end for heating the shaft. Driven through a shaft mounted gear reducer Bag filter mounted on top of dryer housing. Openings include: Top - (1) 1000 mm diameter opening for bag filter, (1) 600 mm feed opening, (1) 500 mm manway with cover; center bottom outlet, 340 mm ID / 420 mm OD With Titanium Grade 2 vertical jacketed dust filter, 10 m3 (353 cubic foot) and 18 cages for filters/ socks. 1000 mm diameter x 2400 mm high, with assist top cover for sock replacement

Diameter: 2,000 mm (78.7 in). Length: 3,770 mm (148.4 in). Height: 3,800 mm (149.6 in). Temperature: 151 °C (303.8 °F). Pressure: 0.5 bar (7.3 psi). Rated for Vacuum: Yes. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 23.4 m² (252 ft²). Shaft Cored and National Board Stamped: Yes. Orientation: Horizontal. Agitation: Yes. Agitation Seal Type: Mechanical. Dust Collection: Yes. Jacket Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi). Jacket Temperature: 151 °C (303.8 °F). Jacket Type: Half Pipe/Limpet.

Dryer Rotary Vacuum Rosenmund AG Stainless Steel 316

Dryer Rotary Vacuum Rosenmund AG Stainless Steel 316

Type: Dryer-Rotary Vacuum

Manufacturer: Rosenmund AG

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity Design: 10 m3 (353.1 ft3)

Capacity Working: 6.7 m3 (236.6 ft3)

Jacketed rotary vacuum batch paddle dryer with static chopper blades Patent and designed by List DTB manufacturing #3000.01.01.01.3000, working pressure internal -1/6 bar @ 260 degrees C (11000 liter), jacket 6 bar @ 260 degrees C (511 liter), shaft 6 bar @ 260 degrees C (560 liter), bolt flat ends, 316Ti stainless steel (1.4571) half pipe coil jacket on straight side and both ends, paddle driven by a 110/112w, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz, 400-690/460 volt, 1488/1791 rpm, IP 55 siemens CE motor via a Flender 906/9.4 rpm reduction gearbox paddle speed 9.4 rpm openings top: 1-800mm (filter), 4-250mm, 4-150mm (product inlet), 2-150mm, 2-50mm, 4-50mm (jacket), side: 8-50mm (jacket), bottom: 1-150mm (center discharge), 1-80mm, 4-50mm, both flat ends: 2-50mm (jacket) dryer with dust filter, cyclone

Diameter: 1,900 mm (74.8 in). Length: 4,930 mm (194.1 in). Temperature: 260 °C (500 °F). Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi). Rated for Vacuum: Yes. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 29.1 m² (313 ft²). Orientation: Horizontal. Operational Mode: Batch. Agitation: Yes. Agitation Seal Type: Packing. Dust Collection: Yes. Jacket Material: Stainless Steel Austenitic. Jacket Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi). Jacket Temperature: 260 °C (500 °F). Jacket Type: Half Pipe/Limpet.

Dryer Rotary Vacuum Drais Mannheim plow type system with a dust collector

Dryer Rotary Vacuum Drais Mannheim plow type system with a dust collector

Type: Dryer-Rotary Vacuum

Manufacturer: Drais

Model: TP 16000 FM/VAC

Condition: Used

Material: Carbon Steel

Capacity Design: 16 m3 (565 ft3)

Capacity Working: 12 m3 (423.8 ft3)

Drais Mannheim plow type Rotary Vacuum Dryer system with a dust collector Plow blades on mixing shaft and choppers mounted in side wallUnit has Carbon steel internalsWith an (6) choppers/homogenizers, each 7,5 Kw, 1500 rpm3/50/230/400 voltDryer includes: 42 square meter S316SS tube & Head, carbon steel shell horizontal vacuum condenser manufactured by Shin Meiwa Industry, Kobe Japan rated ).5 Bar @ 90 degrees C in the shell, 6 bar @ 42 degrees C in the tubes. A top mounted dust collector, a vacuum pump and control panel. Vertical dust collector has eight filters, each is 150mm diameter x 1500 mm long, estimate filter area at 46 m2 (504 sq.ft.).

Diameter: 2,060 mm (81.1 in). Length: 4,800 mm (189 in). Temperature: 110 °C (230 °F). Pressure: 1 bar (14.5 psi). Rated for Vacuum: Yes. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 30.8 m² (332 ft²). Agitation Seal Type: Mechanical. Number of Choppers: 6. Jacket Material: Carbon Steel. Jacket Pressure: 3 bar (43.5 psi). Jacket Temperature: 140 °C (284 °F).

Rotary vacuum dryers are indirect batch dryers designed for efficient moisture removal under vacuum conditions. They’re ideal for temperature-sensitive products, solvent recovery, and materials that require precise control during drying. With over 47 years of experience, IPP offers a wide inventory of used, secondhand and surplus rotary vacuum dryers from 20 global plant sites and more than 15,000 ready-to-ship systems. These units combine heat transfer efficiency with controlled environments, helping manufacturers reduce drying times while protecting product quality.

The rotary motion improves contact between the material and the heated wall of the jacketed vessel. Combined with vacuum pressure, this design reduces the boiling point of moisture or solvents, making it ideal for thermally unstable or hazardous materials.

Primary uses across industries

Types of materials processed

Common materials of construction

These dryers are designed for cleanability, corrosion resistance and precise thermal control:

Key features of rotary vacuum dryers

Dryer-Rotary Vacuum FAQ
Have questions about Rotary Vacuum Dryers or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Materials that are heat-sensitive, solvent-rich, or require precise moisture control—like APIs, dyes, and botanicals—are ideal candidates.
The rotary design improves product contact and prevents caking or clumping, making it more effective for pastes, slurries and sticky materials.
Check mechanical seals, vacuum integrity, gear drives, and jacket performance. Clean regularly to avoid contamination or buildup.
IPP offers faster lead times, savings up to 70%, and reliable support from a team with more than 47 years of process industry experience.

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