For efficient, indirect drying of bulk materials with minimal footprint, thermal disc dryers provide a smart solution for demanding industrial processes. With more than 47 years of experience, IPP offers the world’s largest inventory of used process equipment, spanning 20 complete plant sites and including 15,000+ ready-to-ship pieces. Our selection of used thermal disc dryers gives manufacturers cost-effective drying solutions that can be deployed quickly.
Thermal disc dryers, also called disc-type dryers, use a series of rotating discs mounted on a central shaft. These discs are heated internally with steam, hot oil, or other thermal fluids. Product flows through the dryer, contacting the heated disc surfaces to efficiently transfer heat and evaporate moisture. This indirect heat transfer method protects the product from direct contact with combustion gases, making it ideal for heat-sensitive materials.
Industries and materials that benefit from thermal disc dryers include:
Thermal disc dryers are manufactured in a variety of materials to handle different process environments:
Learn more about indirect drying technology in this Process Heating technical guide.
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Type: Dryer-Thermal Disc
Manufacturer: Strong Scott
Model: TDJ
Condition: Used
Material: Carbon Steel
Diameter: 711.2 mm (28 in)
Length: 1,626 mm (64 in)
Number of Disc Shafts: 1. Number of Discs: 10. Jacket Temperature: 190.6 °C (375 °F). Disc Temperature: 190.6 °C (375 °F). Jacket Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi). Disc Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi).
Type: Dryer-Thermal Disc
Manufacturer: Bepex
Model: TD48-9
Condition: Unused
Material: Carbon Steel
Diameter: 1,219 mm (48 in)
Length: 2,743 mm (108 in)
Bepex Torus Disc Cooler
U shaped trough, continuous design.
Certified by Moorhead Machinery & Boiler Co
Moorhead Serial number 605-2299.
Working pressure in the hollow rotor is 100 PSI @ + 50 to 350 degrees F
Shell rated 15 psi @ 350 degrees. No jacket on trough.
U shaped trough, bolted flat top, with one end bolted for rotor removal. Inside dimensions 48” ID x 9’ long
Nominal 106 cubic foot working capacity, approx.
Unit has a tubular rotor with hollow discs mounted on the rotor to allow heating/cooling media to flow through the rotor. The shaft is mounted on outboard bearings, rotary joint on one end, packing glands. Chain and sprocket drive with a gear reducer and 25 HP 3/60/230/460 volt motor. 15 RPM shaft speed.
The residence time is adjustable by and overflow weir at the discharge end.
Height: 1,981 mm (78 in). Number of Disc Shafts: 1. Vessel Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Disc Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Vessel Pressure: 1.03 bar (15 psi). Disc Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi). Operational Mode: Continuous. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 42.7 m² (460 ft²).
Type: Dryer-Thermal Disc
Manufacturer: Bepex
Model: Model 60-14
Condition: Unused
Material: Carbon Steel
Diameter: 1,753 mm (69 in)
Length: 4,496 mm (177 in)
Torus disc dryer The rotor is 60" diameter x 14' long, and is hard faced. The rotor is cored for steam heating Heating medium is steam Trough is 69" wide x 177" long x 84" high with a vapor dome. Total height with dome cover is 154" high. Panel coil jacket on 25% of the dome cover. Continues product flow with retention time is controlled by adjustable product discharge weir. Rotor had hollow discs, and is chain and sprocket drive Outboard bearings, packing glands with N2 seal purge, Johnson rotary joint on shaft.
Height: 3,912 mm (154 in). Number of Disc Shafts: 1. Vessel Temperature: 85 °C (185 °F). Jacket Temperature: 196.1 °C (385 °F). Vessel Pressure: 1.03 bar (15 psi). Jacket Pressure: 13.1 bar (190 psi). Hood/Cover: Yes. Operational Mode: Continuous. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 114.7 m² (1,235 ft²).
Type: Dryer-Thermal Disc
Manufacturer: Bethlehem Corp
Model: 24H5S87
Condition: Used
Material: Carbon Steel
Diameter: 1,016 mm (40 in)
Length: 2,896 mm (114 in)
Thermal disc processor w/24" dia thermal discs Trough dimensions 40" wide x 9'6" long x 30" deep 5 shafts w/rotary joints thru Falk reducer 30.69:1 ratio 12" dia x 5'6" long discharge screw driven by 5 HP, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1425 rpm motor
Number of Disc Shafts: 5. Operational Mode: Continuous. Heat Transfer Surface Area: 69.7 m² (750 ft²).