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Lined Dryer-Shelf
Stock Number: #213057

Lined Dryer-Shelf

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Temperature: 212 °F
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Devine vinyl coated shelf dryer Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F Unit has (16) coated cored shelves, 58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing. Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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Lined Devine Dryer-Shelf
Stock Number: #213258

Lined Devine Dryer-Shelf

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Temperature: 212 °F
Additional Information:

Devine vinyl coated shelf dryer

Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F

58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing.

Each shelf designed for liquid heat through a common manifold. Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, chamber bolts together in center.

Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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Lined Devine Dryer-Shelf
Stock Number: #213260

Lined Devine Dryer-Shelf

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Chamber Height: 9 in
Chamber Width: 72 in
Chamber Length: 1 in
Temperature: 212 °F
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  • Vinyl coated shelf dryer. Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F 58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing.
  • Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, Chamber bolts together in center.
  • Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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14 m² (150.7 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf
Stock Number: #89700

14 m² (150.7 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 14 m²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 15
Shelf Length: 1,250 mm
Shelf Width: 900 mm
Shelf Pressure: 6 bar
Chamber Height: 2,000 mm
Chamber Width: 1,400 mm
Chamber Length: 1,600 mm
Orientation: Vertical
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halar lined chamber Nickel shelf vacuum shelf dryer 98% nickel shelves @ 100mm spacing Dryer cabinet 1600mm long x 1400mm wide x 2000mm high. Equipped with (1) hinged front door with davit and 200mm sight glass Internal pressure full vacuum Openings: 2-75mm, 1-150mm, 1-75mm
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15.8 m² (169.5 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf
Stock Number: #89773

15.8 m² (169.5 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf

Heat Transfer Surface Area: 15.8 m²
Number of Shelves: 14
Shelf Length: 1,250 mm
Shelf Width: 900 mm
Shelf Pressure: 6 bar
Chamber Height: 2,700 mm
Chamber Width: 1,200 mm
Chamber Length: 1,900 mm
Additional Information:

halar lined chamber, Nickel shelf, vacuum shelf dryer. Internal pressure full vacuum, 98% Nickel shelves @ 100mm spacing. (1) hinged front door with davit and 200mm sight glass. 2-75mm, 1-50mm nozzles @ top, 1-75mm on side. SS water seal vac pump (#89776).
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Browse used, surplus and secondhand shelf dryers from IPP – in stock and ideal for pharma and chemical use

With ready-to-ship shelf dryers from IPP, you save time and money while preserving product quality in every batch

Shelf dryers are vacuum drying systems designed for delicate, heat-sensitive products that require uniform moisture removal without thermal degradation. These units dry materials in trays placed on heated shelves within a vacuum chamber. For over 47 years, IPP has provided shelf dryers and other thermal equipment from 20 complete plant sites, all supported by an inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship systems. These dryers are especially valued in pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical operations.

Shelf dryers rely on conduction heating via shelves that are often heated with circulating fluid or steam. Vacuum pressure lowers the boiling point of moisture or solvents, enabling gentle, controlled drying that protects product integrity.

Primary uses across industries

  • In pharmaceuticals, shelf dryers are used to dry active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), injectables and sterile compounds
  • In biotech and food processing, they dry enzymes, vitamins, flavors and sensitive proteins
  • In chemical manufacturing, shelf dryers handle specialty powders and materials with volatile solvents
  • In cosmetics and personal care, they’re used for creams, gels and botanical extracts

Types of materials processed

  • Heat-sensitive powders and solids
  • Solvent-based formulations
  • Small batch or high-purity materials requiring tray-by-tray uniformity

Common materials of construction

Shelf dryers must be sanitary, corrosion-resistant, and maintain vacuum integrity:

  • Stainless steel for cleanroom and chemical environments
  • Carbon steel for cost-effective drying of non-corrosive materials
  • Specialty alloys (e.g., Hastelloy) for harsh or high-purity conditions

Key features of shelf dryers

  • Vacuum drying for low-temperature processing
  • Heated shelves for uniform conduction drying
  • Tray-based layout allows small batch or custom formulations
  • Minimal product agitation – ideal for fragile materials
  • Compatible with solvent recovery and cleanroom standards

Learn more about vacuum drying technologies in sensitive applications from Pharmaceutical Technology.

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What are shelf dryers best suited for?
They’re ideal for heat-sensitive products that require low-temp drying without mechanical stress, such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
How do shelf dryers differ from rotary or fluid bed dryers?
Shelf dryers use static trays and indirect conduction, offering more gentle and controlled drying, especially under vacuum.
What’s required to maintain a shelf dryer?
Maintenance includes vacuum pump checks, gasket inspection, cleaning trays and ensuring even temperature distribution across all shelves.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
IPP offers fast delivery, savings up to 70%, and access to more than 15,000 in-stock systems backed by 47+ years of industry expertise.