Used Pfaudler 140 Sq. Ft. 316L Stainless Steel Wiped Film Evaporator – Thin Film Evaporator for Sale

Manufacturer
Pfaudler
Pfaudler is a world-renowned manufacturer of premium process equipment serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, polymer, and specialty processing industries. Their wiped film evaporators are engineered for continuous processing, offering exceptional heat transfer efficiency and gentle handling of heat-sensitive, high-viscosity, and high-boiling products.

Description
Available for sale is a used Pfaudler 316L stainless steel wiped film (thin film) evaporator with approximately 140 square feet of heat transfer surface. Designed for continuous evaporation, concentration, solvent recovery, and stripping operations, this unit provides efficient processing while minimizing thermal degradation through short product residence time.
The evaporator features a top-entering rotor assembly equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, ensuring uniform thin-film distribution over the heated cylinder for maximum heat transfer performance. The rotor is powered by a 15 HP motor, while the spiral heating jacket provides consistent thermal control. A 30-inch welded vapor outlet allows efficient vapor separation during operation.
Built in 2003, this evaporator includes National Board registration, Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and is supported by four heavy-duty mounting lugs for secure installation into existing processing systems.

Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Pfaudler

Equipment Type
Wiped Film Evaporator / Thin Film Evaporator

Heat Transfer Area
Approximately 140 Sq. Ft.

Product Contact Material
316L Stainless Steel

Internal MAWP
15 PSI / Full Vacuum @ 650°F

Jacket Type
Spiral Heating Jacket

Jacket MAWP
110 PSI / Full Vacuum @ 650°F

Overall Length
Approximately 279 in.

Overall Diameter
Approximately 48 in.

Feed Connection
2 in. Flanged Inlet

Vapor Outlet
30 in. Welded Outlet

Rotor Design
Chevron Vanes with Centrifugal Carbon Rotors

Agitation
Top Entering

Drive Motor
15 HP

Mounting
(4) Lug Mounted

Weight
Approximately 16,330 lbs.

Serial Number
J052579

National Board
50995

CRN
8444.8

Year Built
2003

Condition
Used

Typical Applications

Thin film evaporation
Solvent recovery
Product concentration
Continuous evaporation
Vacuum evaporation
Heat-sensitive material processing
Polymer concentration
Resin manufacturing
Pharmaceutical processing
Chemical processing
Food ingredient concentration
High-viscosity product processing

Common Products Processed

Pharmaceutical intermediates
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Organic solvents
Specialty chemicals
Polymers
Resins
Adhesives
Plant extracts
Essential oils
Food concentrates
Fine chemicals
Heat-sensitive liquids

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wiped film evaporator used for?
A wiped film evaporator spreads product into a thin, continuously renewed film across a heated surface, providing rapid evaporation with minimal residence time and reduced thermal degradation.
What material is the evaporator constructed from?
The product-contact surfaces are manufactured from 316L stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and suitability for demanding industrial applications.
What is the heating surface area?
This unit provides approximately 140 square feet of heat transfer surface.
What rotor system is installed?
The evaporator is equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, designed to produce a consistent thin film for efficient heat transfer and continuous processing.
Can Aaron Equipment coordinate shipping?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can arrange domestic and international shipping, export documentation, heavy-haul transportation, rigging, and logistics for large industrial processing equipment.
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