CosmoDry - Horizontal Vacuum Paddle Dryer

Highest production efficiency

Power, loading flexibility, drying speed, easy unloading, highest quality of dried product. Compared to conventional dryers, the special design of the agitator with heated shaft means that the internal parts can be dismantled into several sections, quickly and conveniently. This means maximum ease of cleaning, of maintenance and internal inspection: a mix of qualities keeping the machine in perfect working order and optimise production processes, making the CosmoDry® System the ideal solution even for multi-product applications.

CosmoDry® System is safe for the operators and the product, because it is designed and manufactured in compliance with increasingly stringent safety regulations and in accordance with cGMP and ATEX standards.

Why choose Cosmo dry

• Demountable agitator paddles in different parts
• Minimal build-up of agglomerates
• Agitator profile for every application
• Reduced drying time
• Homogeneity and uniformity of the dried batch
• Gradual powdering of the product
• Maximum ease of product discharge
• Complete system automation
• Clean in Place (C.I.P.) System
• Maximum ease of internal cleaning and washing (SWAB TEST)

• Pharmaceuticals
• Fine Chemicals
• Chemistry
• Cosmetics
• Food Ingredients & Additives

Concentric agitator

Easy disassembly of the agitator means easier access for cleaning and internal inspection, reducing downtime when switching from one product group to another.

The special profile of the agitator also allows continuous revolution of the product and promotes heat exchange, reducing drying time. In addition, it allows mechanical and thermal stress to be kept to a minimum, making CosmoDry® System the ideal solution for treating even thermolabile materials. But that`s not all. The special features of the agitator reduce product deposits to a minimum, making unloading easy and effective, for which a special operating cycle has been introduced.

Diathermic Fluid

The walls of the chamber, the door and the agitator shaft are heated by circulating diathermic fluid. Internal surfaces are mirror polished or electropolished to optimise corrosion resistance, reduce product friction and facilitate cleaning.

Filtration systems

Special filtration systems can be positioned above the drying chamber to meet all process requirements: solutions with filter bags with PTFE membrane or alternatively metal filter cartridges or with PTFE membrane, whose efficiency during the process is guaranteed by an automatic backwashing system with nitrogen.

To optimize the drying process, Italvacuum experience also suggests the use of an external heated cyclone safety filter, designed to avoid pressure drops and condensation phenomena, to fully protect the vacuum line.

Lump breaker unit

One or two lump breaker units (optional equipment) can be used inside the chamber. The lump breakers, driven by electric motors, allow to pulverise and eliminate any product agglomerates, allowing to obtain uniform dry powder batches. The position of the lump breakers and the profile of the agitator blades are optimised for maximum mixing and product pulverisation efficiency.