Drum Dryers - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

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IPP helps you save time and money with in-stock drum dryers for food, chemical and mineral applications

When your operation requires efficient drying of bulk solids, slurries, or pastes, industrial drum dryers deliver consistent, high-volume drying performance across multiple industries. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP provides immediate access to high-quality used drum dryers sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included in our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Choosing a used drum dryer from IPP helps companies lower project costs, avoid extended lead times, and maintain reliable production operations.

Drum type process dryers, also known as rotary dryers, are workhorses in many industries for efficiently drying a wide range of materials. Here's a breakdown of their uses and construction:

What they are used for:

Drying bulk solids: This is their primary function. They excel at reducing the moisture content of materials like:

• Minerals and ores: Coal, sand, limestone, clay, etc.
• Agricultural products: Grains, seeds, animal feed
• Chemicals: Fertilizers, salts, powders
• Industrial byproducts: Sludge, waste materials
• Food products: Coffee beans, nuts, snack foods
• Heating and reacting materials: In some cases, drum dryers are used not just for drying, but also to heat materials for further processing or to initiate chemical reactions.

How they work:

Drum dryers consist of a large, rotating cylindrical drum. The material to be dried is fed into one end of the drum, while hot air or gas is blown through the drum, either in the same direction as the material flow (co-current) or in the opposite direction (counter-current). As the drum rotates, the material tumbles and comes into contact with the hot Drum, allowing moisture to evaporate. The dried material is then discharged from the other end of the drum.

Materials of construction:

The choice of materials depends on the specific application and the properties of the material being dried. Common materials include:

• Carbon steel: A cost-effective option for many applications, but it may not be suitable for corrosive or abrasive materials.
• Stainless steel: Offers excellent corrosion resistance and is ideal for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications. Different grades of stainless steel are used depending on the specific needs.
• Alloy steels: These may be used for high-temperature applications or when extra strength and wear resistance are required.
• Special coatings: In some cases, the drum may be lined with a special coating to enhance its resistance to corrosion, abrasion, or sticking.

Factors to consider when choosing a drum dryer:

• Material properties: Moisture content, particle size, flowability, and corrosiveness.
• Desired moisture content: The level of dryness required for the final product.
• Production rate: The amount of material to be dried per hour.
• Heat source: The type of fuel or energy source available.
• Energy efficiency: Minimizing operating costs.

If you are looking for a Drum type Process Dryer, search our inventory or contact International Process Plants for more information.

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