explosion proof Vacuum Tray Dryer

MODEL GXC

What is a vacuum tray dryer?

A vacuum tray dryer is used to remove liquids from a slurry in order to obtain the solids. This is done by placing trays, or pans, of slurry on a heated shelf within the vacuum vessel. Once the boiling point of the liquid is reached vaporization occurs and is then extracted from the vacuum vessel, via the vacuum pump. Typically the vapor is condensed outside of the vacuum vessel and collected. Heated shelves accelerate the heating of the slurry because of the conductive transfer of energy directly into the tray or pan.

The Model GXC heated shelves can be oil, steam, water, glycol, or electrically heated. We can utilize existing factory utilities or provide you with a complete turn-key thermal system. In addition to heating, we can also offer cooling of shelves again utilizing factory mediums or providing a complete system. Oil, steam, and water heated configurations offer increased process safety and remove all electrical potential from the process chamber.

Distillation can be fully integrated and automated into your system. Instrumentation and terminations are either intrinsically safe, purged, or sealed in a code-compliant apparatus.

standard features

Continuous Operating Temperature. standard 482°F (250°C)
Vacuum Range Capability. 760 Torr to 1-mTorr
Temperature Uniformity. 1% of Set-Point
Process Control. ramp & soak programmable temperature and vacuum
Hazardous Location Control. utilizes enclosure pressurization and increased safety construction
Intrinsically Safe Sensors. field sensors all connect through barrier electronics
Over-Temperature Control. FM approved limit control with digital display
Heated Platens. User-selected thermal system and number of heated shelves
Interior. reinforced heavy wall stainless steel plate
Exterior. powder coated heavy gauge mild steel exterior with stainless optional
Vessel Door. insulated with O-ring seal and lateral adjusting needle bearing hinges
Rupture Disc. flange mounted and vacuum supported safety pressure release
Operating Voltages. 208/240 1 or 3 phase, 380/415/480 1 or 3 phase
Warranty. 2-year Limited Warranty

available models & sizes (click to configure for price)

Model 2GXC Heated Shelf size 11.5 x 18.00-in (292.1 x 457.2-mm); 1 to 2-shelves
Model 4GXC Heated Shelf size 17.5 x 22.5-in (444.5 x 571.5-mm); 1 to 4 shelves
Model 10GXC Heated Shelf size 23.5 x 23.5-in (552.25 x 552.25-mm); 1 to 6 shelves
Model 27GXC Heated Shelf size 35.0 x 35.0-in (889 x 889-mm); 1 to 9 shelves
Model 64GXC Heated Shelf size 45.0 x 47.0-in (1143 x 1193-mm); 1 to 12 shelves

optional equipment

Vacuum Pumping. Diaphragm, Screw, Scroll and Piston vacuum pumps fully integrated and hazardous location rated
Data Logging. Compliant multi-point trend graphs and data logging
Atmospheric Control. Electronically controlled sweeping capabilities to the atmosphere or vacuum pump
Solvent Condensing & Recovery. Condenser, accumulator, and collector set-ups for heavy processing requirements

applications

Hemp Products Production. Used for the extraction of solvents used in the production of cannabis products. Our construction is fully compliant with NFPA and CSA Hazardous Location standards for processing flammables
Pharmaceutical Slurry Drying. Our tray drying systems have been used for the extraction of solvent from pharmaceutical wet-cake and slurries. All systems have featured anti-condensation heating on the vessel walls and solvent Condensor recovery systems.
Ballistic Powder Drying. Used to safely vacuum dry or remove moisture from energetic powders and slurries