Used Patterson-Kelley 100 Cu Ft Twin-Shell Vacuum Dryer

Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: Patterson-Kelley
Equipment Type: Twin-Shell Vacuum Dryer
Capacity: 100 cubic feet
Product Contact Material: 304 stainless steel
Serial Number: 204190
Condition: Used
Drawings: On file

Main Product Description

Used Patterson-Kelley 100 cubic foot twin-shell vacuum dryer designed for vacuum drying and low-speed tumbling of compatible powders, granules, and bulk solids. The twin-shell drying chamber features 304 stainless steel product contact surfaces and is rated for 150 psi and full vacuum, with a carbon steel jacket rated for 30 psi at 250°F. The chamber rotates at approximately 0.96 to 7.66 rpm using a 10 HP Reeves variable-speed drive equipped with a hazardous-location motor. Each outer shell measures approximately 56 inches in diameter x 96 inches long, and the chamber includes an 18-inch access panel and 12-inch bottom discharge. Maximum product density is listed at 75 pounds per cubic foot. Overall equipment dimensions are approximately 19 feet 9 inches long x 83 inches wide x 10 feet 1 inch high. Electrical requirements are 460V, 3-phase, and drawings are on file. Possible applications include vacuum drying and gentle tumbling of compatible pharmaceutical, chemical, food, nutraceutical, and other powder, granule, or bulk solid products.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Patterson-Kelley
• Equipment Type: Twin-Shell Vacuum Dryer
• Capacity: 100 cu ft
• Product Contact Material: 304 stainless steel
• Jacket Material: Carbon steel
• Drying Chamber Pressure Rating: 150 psi
• Vacuum Rating: Full vacuum
• Jacket Pressure Rating: 30 psi
• Jacket Temperature Rating: 250°F
• Rotational Speed: Approximately 0.96 to 7.66 rpm
• Drive Manufacturer: Reeves
• Drive Type: Variable speed
• Drive Motor: 10 HP
• Motor Type: Hazardous-location motor
• Outer Shell Diameter: Approximately 56" each
• Outer Shell Length: Approximately 96" each
• Access Panel: 18"
• Bottom Discharge: 12"
• Maximum Product Density: 75 lb/cu ft
• Overall Length: Approximately 19'9"
• Overall Width: Approximately 83"
• Overall Height: Approximately 10'1"
• Serial Number: 204190
• Electrical: 460V
• Phase: 3-phase
• Drawings: On file

Applications

• Vacuum drying
• Low-speed product tumbling
• Pharmaceutical powder drying
• Chemical powder drying
• Food ingredient drying
• Nutraceutical processing
• Granule drying
• Bulk solids drying
• Gentle blending and drying of compatible products
• Moisture removal from compatible heat-sensitive materials

Suitable Products / Materials

• Pharmaceutical powders
• Chemical powders
• Food ingredients
• Nutraceutical powders
• Granules
• Bulk solids
• Compatible heat-sensitive products
• Free-flowing dry or partially wet solids
• Products suitable for vacuum drying and low-speed tumbling

FAQs

• What is the capacity of this Patterson-Kelley vacuum dryer?
The twin-shell drying chamber has a listed capacity of 100 cubic feet.
• What are the product contact surfaces made from?
The product contact surfaces are constructed of 304 stainless steel.
• Is the drying chamber rated for vacuum service?
Yes. The drying chamber is rated for full vacuum as well as 150 psi.
• What is the jacket rating?
The carbon steel jacket is rated for 30 psi at 250°F.
• What is the rotational speed range?
The twin-shell chamber is designed to rotate from approximately 0.96 to 7.66 rpm.
• What type of drive is installed?
The dryer uses a 10 HP Reeves variable-speed drive with a hazardous-location motor.
• What size are the twin shells?
Each outer shell measures approximately 56 inches in diameter x 96 inches long.
• What size discharge does the dryer have?
The unit includes a 12-inch bottom discharge.
• What is the maximum listed product density?
The maximum listed product density is 75 pounds per cubic foot.
• Are drawings available for this dryer?
Yes. Drawings are on file.
• What applications can this Patterson-Kelley vacuum dryer handle?
Possible applications include vacuum drying and low-speed tumbling of compatible pharmaceutical, chemical, food, nutraceutical, powder, granule, and bulk solid products.
• Can Aaron Equipment help with shipping this Patterson-Kelley vacuum dryer?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with coordinating freight and logistics for industrial processing equipment. Shipping requirements can be reviewed based on the dryer’s approximately 19'9" x 83" x 10'1" overall dimensions, equipment location, destination, and loading requirements.
• How can Aaron Equipment help determine whether this vacuum dryer is suitable for my process?
Aaron Equipment can provide available equipment details and drawings to help buyers evaluate the dryer based on vessel capacity, product density, materials of construction, pressure and vacuum ratings, rotational speed, electrical requirements, and process needs. Final application suitability should be confirmed for the specific product and operating conditions.