USED PAUL O ABBE RCVD-9

Product Description
This New/Unused Paul O. Abbe RCVD-9 is a high-performance rotary cone vacuum dryer (RCVD) body, engineered for drying sensitive, granular, or powdered materials under vacuum. Built from Type 304 stainless steel with an 180-grit, 32 Ra polish, it offers a working capacity of 8.8 cubic feet and a 36" diameter body, optimized for uniform drying performance and product purity.
The unit includes a non-code 14.7 psig rated jacket, chloride-free rock wool insulation, and a 304 stainless steel welded shroud with glass bead finish for thermal efficiency. The dryer body also comes with an 8” loading cover, 6” manual butterfly valve, and a vacuum line with RTD for temperature sensing (no readout). A 1 HP TEFC motor powers the system, suitable for products up to 90 lbs/ft³ bulk density.
Note: This listing includes the dryer body only. However, new stands can be fabricated in 8 weeks, and custom upgrade options such as higher HP, XP motors, spray bars, samplers, gas purge lines, and full control panels (NEMA 12, 4, 4X, 7 & 9) are available upon request.

⚙️ Specifications

Manufacturer: Paul O. Abbe

Model: RCVD-9 (Body Only)

Condition: New / Unused

Working Capacity: 8.8 Cubic Feet

Material: Type 304 Stainless Steel (Contact Surfaces)

Interior Finish: 180 Grit Polish, 32 Ra

Shell Diameter: 36"

Jacket: Non-Code, Rated 14.7 psig

Insulation: 2" Chloride-Free Rock Wool

Shroud: 304 Stainless Steel, Glass Bead Blasted

Vacuum System: RTD included (no readout)

Loading Port: 8" Cover

Discharge: 6" Manual Butterfly Valve

Drive Motor: 1 HP TEFC

Bulk Density Rating: Up to 90 lbs/ft³

🔧 Optional Add-Ons (Available)

New support stands (8-week lead time)

Higher HP motor for minerals or dense powders

Explosion-proof (XP) motor

Gas purge line

Liquid spray bar

Integrated product sampler

304 stainless steel legs or support structure

Positioning system

Electrical Controls:

NEMA 12

NEMA 4

NEMA 4X stainless steel

NEMA 7 & 9 (hazardous location)

✅ Applications

Pharmaceuticals – APIs, excipients

Chemicals – Solvent-based compounds, catalysts

Powdered Metals & Minerals – Carbides, metal oxides

Nutraceuticals – Herbal extracts, dietary powders

Food Ingredients – Starches, flavors, additives

Plastics & Polymers – Resins, additives, fillers

Biotech & Cosmetics – Active ingredients, clays

📦 What Products Would This Be Used For?

Sensitive heat- or oxygen-reactive powders

Solvent-laden materials requiring vacuum drying

Granular or crystalline food and pharma products

High-density metal powders

Spray-dried materials requiring final moisture removal

Specialty chemicals and intermediates