Used Pfaudler 231 Sq. Ft. 316L Stainless Steel Wiped Film Evaporator – Thin Film Evaporator

Manufacturer
Pfaudler
Pfaudler is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced process equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, specialty chemical, and industrial processing industries. Their wiped film and thin film evaporators are engineered for efficient heat transfer, gentle product handling, and continuous processing of heat-sensitive, viscous, and high-boiling materials.

Description
Available for sale is a used Pfaudler 316L stainless steel wiped film (thin film) evaporator featuring approximately 231 square feet of heat transfer surface. Designed for continuous evaporation, concentration, stripping, and solvent recovery, this unit provides excellent thermal efficiency while minimizing product residence time.
The evaporator features a top-entering agitator equipped with Chevron vanes and centrifugal carbon rotors, providing uniform thin-film distribution across the heated surface for maximum heat transfer and reduced product degradation. The rotor assembly is powered by a 25 HP drive motor. A spiral heating jacket allows efficient thermal control, while the large 40-inch welded vapor outlet promotes effective vapor separation.
Manufactured in 2003, this vessel includes National Board registration, Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and is mounted on four structural support lugs for installation into existing process systems.

Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Pfaudler

Equipment Type
Wiped Film Evaporator / Thin Film Evaporator

Heat Transfer Area
Approximately 231 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 361 in.

Overall Diameter
Approximately 60 in.

Feed Connection
2 in. Flange

Vapor Outlet
40 in. Welded Outlet

Rotor Design
Chevron Vanes with Centrifugal Carbon Rotors

Agitation
Top Entering

Drive Motor
25 HP

Mounting
(4) Lug Mounted

Weight
Approximately 16,330 lbs.

Serial Number
J052580

National Board
50990

CRN
8445.8

Year Built
2003

Condition
Used

Typical Applications

Solvent recovery
Product concentration
Thin film evaporation
Wiped film distillation
Heat-sensitive product processing
Polymer concentration
Resin processing
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Chemical processing
Food ingredient concentration
High-viscosity liquid processing
Continuous evaporation systems

Common Products Processed

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

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wiped film evaporator used for?
A wiped film evaporator continuously spreads product into a thin film over a heated surface, allowing rapid evaporation with minimal residence time and reduced thermal degradation.
What material is the product contact surface?
The evaporator is constructed of 316L stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance for demanding industrial applications.
What is the heat transfer area?
This unit provides approximately 231 square feet of heat transfer surface.
What type of rotor system is installed?
The evaporator utilizes Chevron vanes with centrifugal carbon rotors, designed to maintain a uniform thin product film and maximize heat transfer efficiency.
Can Aaron Equipment arrange shipping and installation logistics?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can coordinate domestic and international shipping, rigging, heavy-haul transportation, export documentation, and logistics for large process equipment.
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Yes. Aaron Equipment stocks a large inventory of used evaporators, reactors, dryers, heat exchangers, condensers, tanks, pumps, mixers, centrifuges, and complete processing systems.