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Used twin shell and double cone dryers for sale: gentle batch drying for powders and heat-sensitive materials

Browse used, secondhand and surplus twin shell dryers from IPP – in stock and ideal for uniform, low-shear drying

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Featured Twin Shell & Double Cone Dryers

Glasslined Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Glasslined Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Type: Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Manufacturer: Pfaudler

Condition: Re-glassed

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 2.8 m3 (100 ft3)

Capacity Operating: 1.98 m3 (70 ft3)

standard 6' diameter bucket with 18" diameter manway and 8" diameter outlet with 9 to 45 rpm on bucket with Hastelloy vacuum arm with stuffing box. With bull and pinion Reconditioned gear box, driven by 3HP XP class 1, div 2 , 3 phase, 60HZ, 230, 460 Volt motor with electric 10 ft-lbs. brake.

Vessel Pressure: 2.1 bar (30 psi). Vessel Temperature: 232.2 °C (450 °F). Jacket Pressure: 3.4 bar (50 psi). Jacket Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Full Vacuum: Yes.

Glasslined Technoglass DA-4000l Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Glasslined Technoglass DA-4000l Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Type: Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Manufacturer: Technoglass

Model: DA-4000l

Condition: Used

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 4 m3 (141.3 ft3)

Capacity Operating: 3 m3 (105.9 ft3)

internal pressure -1/1 bar @ -10/200 deg C (4310ltr), jacket 6 bar @ -10/200 deg C (480ltr) 1m high top and bottom cones gear driven by a vari-speed drive 3/50/300/660 volt Hastelloy vacuum arm, mechanical seal, rotary union joint top cone with 1-450mm manway, bottom cone with 1-250mm discharge with valve (1) s/steel plate heat exchanger, 70 kw, pressure 16 bar @ 150 deg C (1) 8-28 m3/hr c/steel centrifugal pump, 14.5-9.5m hd,

Vessel Pressure: 1 bar (14.5 psi). Vessel Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Jacket Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi). Jacket Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Full Vacuum: Yes.

Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Type: Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Manufacturer: Patterson Kelly

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity Design: 2.8 m3 (100 ft3)

Capacity Operating: 2.1 m3 (75 ft3)

  • Tumble vacuum dryer system. Designed for 50 lb./cu ft product weight Driven by 10 HP 3/60/460V, 1750 RPM motor through Reeves variable speed drive(2)18" charge ports, 1-18" discharge port with pneumatic operated valve Skid mounted vacuum system consists of a Graham type 2PV 52120/12/43/1 two stage water seal vacuum pump driven by 10 HP 3/60/460V, 1760 RPM motor. 102 Sq. ft., Horizontal stainless steel tubes, tube sheets, heads, steel shell heat exchanger, 150 gallon jacketed stainless steel condensate receiver with all gas contact surfaces of stainless steel skid mounted electric source heating system ( 250 degrees F at 30 psi) contains an 80KW electric immersion heater, single suction centrifugal pump, expansion tank, and a cooler.(PK heat exchanger, liquid to liquid). W202094 stored at DW12 (S). JB

Jacket Pressure: 2.1 bar (30 psi). Jacket Temperature: 121.1 °C (250 °F). Full Vacuum: Yes. Product Density: 1.42 m3 (50 ft3).

Hastelloy - B Alb. Klein Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Hastelloy - B Alb. Klein  Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Type: Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone

Manufacturer: Alb. Klein

Condition: Used

Material: Hastelloy - B

Capacity Design: 0.6 m3 (21.2 ft3)

Capacity Operating: 0.5 m3 (17.7 ft3)

REBUILT

dryer rotation speed 0,8 – 4rpm IP54 motor, 220-380V

openings dryer:

(1) 500mm loading port,

(1) 320 liter carbon steel horizontal oil circulation tank, manufactured by Klein, serial number A787, internal pressure 0 bar @ 300 degrees C, 700mm diameter x 1000mm straight side, weld dished heads, openings: top (1) 50mm, (1) 20mm, side wall: (1) 75mm, bottom: (2) 25mm, (1) 38mm.

(1) 5m² cylindrical block graphite heat exchanger, manufactured by Sigri, type DK72-214063 serial number 8972, tube pressure 6 bar @ 170 degrees C (volume 15 liter), shell pressure 6 bar @ 170 degrees C (volume 26 liter), 300mm diameter x 1700mm straight side. Openings: tube side (2) 50mm, shell side (2) 75mm.

(1) Polypropylene horizontal condensate receiver, 550mm diameter x 900mm straight side, flat heads, openings top: (1) 25mm, (2) 50mm, side wall: (2) 100mm sight glasses, bottom: (1) 25mm, mounted on carbon steel frame.

(1) 0,5m² Hastelloy B jacketed fine dust collector, manufactured by Alb. Klein (Germany), serial number 51.0065/2, internal pressure -1 bar @ 250 degrees C, (volume 140 liter), jacket pressure 2,5 bar @ 250 degrees C (volume 7 liter),

(1) 40 liter/min water seal vacuum pump, manufactured by Sulzer Burckhardt, type PMH156D2X3, serial number 101264, driven by a 4,6kW/3~/50Hz/220-380V/2890rpm, ExeIIT4 motor, with a 1,5m² 316 stainless steel steam condenser, manufactured by Sulzer Burckhardt, type APOVAC PMH156D2X3, serial number 49126, Volume 40 liter, tube pressure rated full vac @ 50 degrees C, shell pressure rated 3 bar @ 50 degrees C, (31) tubes, 25mm outside diameter x 800mm long on 60 degrees pitch, shell 250mm diameter x 800mm long, welded mounted on 316 stainless steel pot, 800mm diameter x 500mm straight side, Top head is bolted dished, openings: (1) 40mm on exchanger head, (2) 25mm on exchanger shell; (1) 25mm on top of receiver, (2) 80mm sight glass on receiver straight side, (1) 25mm center bottom outlet, mounted on legs.

(1) U-tube and carbon steel shell heat exchanger, manufactured by Klein, serial number 510065A, tube pressure 6 bar @ 300 degrees C (volume 10 liter), shell pressure 6 bar @ 200 degrees C (volume 42 liter), 250mm diameter x 1000mm straight side, mounted on (2) carbon steel welded saddles..

(1) 12m³/h @ 25m head carbon steel centrifugal pump, manufactured by Allweiler AG, serial number P38345, driven by a 3kW/3~/50Hz/380V/2880rpm, IP 54 motor.

Misc, stainless steel / carbon steel pipes.

Vessel Pressure: -1 bar (-14.5 psi). Vessel Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Jacket Pressure: 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). Jacket Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Full Vacuum: Yes.

Twin shell and double cone dryers are rotating batch dryers used for low-shear, uniform drying of powders, granules and crystalline materials. Their simple, sealed design makes them ideal for vacuum drying and mixing sensitive or friable compounds. With over 47 years of experience, IPP offers a large inventory of secondhand and surplus twin shell and double cone dryers from 20 complete plant sites and more than 15,000 ready-to-ship systems.

These dryers operate by rotating the vessel to gently tumble the product while applying indirect heat through a jacket. Vacuum can be applied to reduce drying temperature, which is especially valuable for thermally sensitive materials or solvent removal.

Primary uses across industries

Types of materials processed

Common materials of construction

These dryers are built for corrosion resistance, cleanability and safe operation under vacuum:

Key features of twin shell and double cone dryers

Dryer-Twin Shell & Double Cone FAQ
Have questions about Twin Shell & Double Cone Dryers or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Both function similarly, but twin shell dryers feature V-shaped vessels while double cone dryers have a symmetric conical design – the choice depends on capacity, layout and material flow needs.
They offer clean, low-shear, enclosed drying that prevents cross-contamination and protects sensitive materials.
Regular inspection of seals, vacuum connections, and vessel rotation systems is key to ensuring performance and product integrity.
IPP provides faster lead times, deep cost savings, and 47+ years of global expertise to help clients scale efficiently.

Learn more about vacuum tumble dryers and their industrial applications from Pharmaceutical Technology.

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