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Stock Number: #245506
Dryer-Shelf United McGill 9E-10 SP Stainless Steel 316
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 122 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 10
Shelf Pressure: 50 psi
Shelf Temperature: 350 °F
Chamber Height: 80 in
Chamber Width: 44 in
Chamber Length: 40 in
Orientation: Horizontal
Temperature: 350 °F
Number of Pans: 10
Pan Capacity: 22.8 ft3
Additional Information: Missing 4 pans
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Stock Number: #233218
Dryer Oven Lewco NS-HSC1T
Capacity: 96 ft3
Temperature: 300 °F
Heating Type: Steam
Pressure: 75 psi
Air Flow Rate: 100 CFM
Orientation: Vertical
Operational Mode: Batch
Additional Information: NFPA class A drum warming oven. designed for BOC Anhydride and acetic acid Purge time 10 minutes input 124,000BTUH at 75 psi Complete with fire protection and controls.
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Stock Number: #245821
Dryer-Oven Amarc srl CCE10S-O41P Stainless Steel 304
Capacity: 3 m3
Temperature: 212 °F
Heating Type: Electric
Orientation: Vertical
Operational Mode: Batch
Additional Information: 3 phase, 50Hz, 400 volt, 11kW, temperature upto 100 degrees C, can be used with 4 x 200 liter drums on 1 pallet or 1 x 1000 liter IBC, stainless steel hinged single front door, (1) internal circulation fan, driven by 0.75kW, 3/50/230-400 volt, 2760 rpm motor, built on controls,
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Stock Number: #111539
11.6 m² (125 ft²) Stainless Steel 304 Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 125 ft²
Number of Shelves: 15
Chamber Height: 80 in
Chamber Width: 55 in
Chamber Length: 45 in
Number of Pans: 22
Pan Capacity: 16.1 ft3
Additional Information: steam heated vacuum shelf dryer shelves @ 3" spacing With 22 304SS tray 18" wide x 35" long x 2" deep
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Stock Number: #213057
Lined Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Temperature: 212 °F
Additional Information: Devine vinyl coated shelf dryer Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F Unit has (16) coated cored shelves, 58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing. Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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Stock Number: #245820
3 m3 (105.9 ft3) Stainless Steel 304 Dryer-Oven
Capacity: 3 m3
Temperature: 212 °F
Heating Type: Electric
Orientation: Vertical
Operational Mode: Batch
Additional Information: 3 phase, 50Hz, 400 volt, 11kW, temperature upto 100 degrees C, can be used with 4 x 200 liter drums on 1 pallet or 1 x 1000 liter IBC, stainless steel hinged single front door, (1) internal circulation fan, driven by 0.75kW, 3/50/230-400 volt, 2760 rpm motor, built on controls,
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Stock Number: #207114
Stainless Steel 316 Hering Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 10 m²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 10
Shelf Length: 1,000 mm
Shelf Width: 1,000 mm
Shelf Pressure: -14 psi
Shelf Temperature: 200 °C
Temperature: 200 °C
Number of Pans: 19
Pan Capacity: 16.2 ft3
Additional Information: Vacuum Shelf Dryer, electrically heated. Shelves with 19 pans, 990mmx490mmx50mm, chamber volumn is 1,400 liters, Vacuum Shelf Dryer by 220V 3/ PE 50Hz, (1) control cabinet.
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Stock Number: #705834
4 m² (43.1 ft²) Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 43.1 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 4
Shelf Length: 36.6 in
Shelf Width: 18.5 in
Chamber Height: 1.57 in
Chamber Width: 18.5 in
Chamber Length: 36.6 in
Number of Pans: 2
Pan Capacity: 1.23 ft3
Additional Information: vacuum shelf dryer system, oil heated, (2) 470mm wide x 930mm long x 40mm deep stainless steel trays, built on control panel with heater, circulation pump, vacuum pump and thermal reset trip, unit with (1) oil circulation pump driven by 1 hp, 3/50/360/440 volt, 1420 rpm motor, (1) carbon steel single stage vacuum pump, manufactured by General engineering ltd, driven by 3 kw, 3/50/220-240/380-415 volt, 1420 rpm motor
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Stock Number: #704176
9.8 m² (105 ft²) Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 105 ft²
Number of Shelves: 9
Shelf Length: 40 in
Shelf Width: 42 in
Orientation: Vertical
Number of Pans: 0
Additional Information: vacuum shelf dryer. shelves cored for steam heating, Distance between shelves 3". Hinged front door with swing bolt closure. Also 2-3" sight glasses. Unit full insulation. Openings: vac 1-4", 2-2"; steam 4-3/4".
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Stock Number: #213258
47.3 m² (509 ft²) Lined Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Temperature: 212 °F
Additional Information: Devine vinyl coated shelf dryer Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F 58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing. each shelf designed for liquid heat though a common manifold. Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, chamber bolts together in center.
Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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Stock Number: #245566
Stainless Steel 316 United McGill 9E-10SP Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 122 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 10
Shelf Pressure: 50 psi
Shelf Temperature: 350 °F
Chamber Height: 80 in
Chamber Width: 44 in
Chamber Length: 40 in
Orientation: Vertical
Temperature: 350 °F
Number of Pans: 30
Pan Capacity: 26.4 ft3
Additional Information: • See parts tab 245566.01--Vacuum pump skid, with a 304 SS Kinney Liquid ring vacuum pump Model KLRC-100, KC53 PN # 9-03484, serial # 100230401-1, rated for 139 CFM, 1,5" inlets & outlets, Direct driven by a Baldor 7.5 HP AC motor rated for Hazardous Locations. No. A-168221, 230/460- 60Hz. UL Listed.
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Stock Number: #705426
0.06 m3 (2 ft3) Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Oven
Capacity: 2 ft3
Temperature: 250 °C
Heating Type: Electric
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 5
Number of Trays: 2
Additional Information: vacuum oven. operating vacuum 0.667 mbar heating rated 18 KW nominal, vacuum pump 0.75 KW 3/50/415 volt Drying chamber 610mm diameter x 1065mm deep Drying chamber heated by electric elements spaced equally on exterior of chamber Unit with (4) Busch single stage rotary vane vacuum pump. Model R-5. Built-on controls consisting of: start/stop button for heating and vacuum pump, temperature controller, temperature safety trip, pressure gauge. Unit fully enclosed in cabinet.
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Stock Number: #247049
Hastelloy - C22 Italvacuum E0.5 Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 43.1 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 8
Shelf Length: 39.4 in
Shelf Width: 23.6 in
Chamber Height: 32.3 in
Chamber Width: 25.6 in
Chamber Length: 40.4 in
Additional Information: approx 4 square meter useful surface area, approx 600 liter volume, built into wall design, hinged front door,
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Stock Number: #213260
Lined Devine Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 509 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 16
Shelf Length: 79 in
Shelf Width: 58 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Chamber Height: 9 in
Chamber Width: 72 in
Chamber Length: 1 in
Temperature: 212 °F
Additional Information: • Vinyl coated shelf dryer. Shelf temperature estimated ~212° F 58" wide x 79" long on 3" spacing. • Cast Iron housing with internal coating, Ceilcoat Flakeline 2226F, hinged doors on the front and back of chamber, Chamber bolts together in center. • Each door has 6" sight glasses on the doors. Swing bolt closers on the doors.
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Stock Number: #705427
0.06 m3 (2 ft3) Carbon Steel Dryer-Oven
Capacity: 2 ft3
Temperature: 250 °C
Heating Type: Electric
Orientation: Vertical
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 5
Number of Trays: 2
Additional Information: operating vacuum 0.667 mbar heating rated 18 KW nominal, vacuum pump 0.75 KW 3/50/415 volt Drying chamber 610mm diameter x 1065mm deep Drying chamber heated by electric elements spaced equally on exterior of chamber Unit with (4) Busch single stage rotary vane vacuum pump. Model R-5. Built-on controls consisting of: start/stop button for heating and vacuum pump, temperature controller, temperature safety trip, pressure gauge. Unit fully enclosed in cabinet.
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Stock Number: #208006
Stainless Steel 304 Devine Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 207 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 18
Shelf Length: 42 in
Shelf Width: 39 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Shelf Temperature: 300 °F
Chamber Height: 72 in
Chamber Width: 40 in
Chamber Length: 49 in
Temperature: 300 °F
Additional Information: Shelf Dryer Chamber rated FV, with 3" spacing between shelves. (18) usable shelves. Hinged front door with (2) sight glasses, hand wheel closers.
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Stock Number: #89700
14 m² (150.7 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 14 m²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 15
Shelf Length: 1,250 mm
Shelf Width: 900 mm
Shelf Pressure: 6 bar
Chamber Height: 2,000 mm
Chamber Width: 1,400 mm
Chamber Length: 1,600 mm
Orientation: Vertical
Additional Information: halar lined chamber Nickel shelf vacuum shelf dryer 98% nickel shelves @ 100mm spacing Dryer cabinet 1600mm long x 1400mm wide x 2000mm high. Equipped with (1) hinged front door with davit and 200mm sight glass Internal pressure full vacuum Openings: 2-75mm, 1-150mm, 1-75mm
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Stock Number: #213698
Hot water Generator for a Stokes 600-540 Shelf Dryer
Orientation: Vertical
Temperature: 375 °F
Additional Information: • Hot water generator for a Stokes shelf dryer. Size 2" x 1" x 5" A 5 sq.ft. carbon steel, Bell and Gosset heat exchanger, driven by a 7.5 hp. Baldor electric motor, at 3500 rpm. Serial # 92X80103-10. . NB # 29680. Rated for shell 150 psi at 375 degrees F, tubes 150 psi at 375 degrees F. • With Taylor chart recorders and explosion proof switches. • Requires connections for Steam, 40 psi at 1" feed line, Water 2" inlet and outlet lines.
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Stock Number: #705371
0.04 m3 (1.3 ft3) Dryer-Oven
Capacity: 1.3 ft3
Temperature: 200 °C
Heating Type: Electric
Number of Shelves: 1
Lab: Yes
Additional Information: chrome plated lab size electrically heated sample oven Rated 500 watt, 220 volt Internal chrome plated chamber Currently has (1) 440mm long x 320mm deep wire mesh removable shelf (space for 4) Built-on heater and temperature controls. Hinged front door with 30mm inspection port, chamber rear with 30mm vent
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Stock Number: #216275
New Stainless Steel 316 Stalwart international 1 Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 5.7 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 3
Shelf Length: 420 mm
Shelf Width: 420 mm
Shelf Pressure: 71.1 psi
Shelf Temperature: 176 °F
Chamber Height: 600 mm
Chamber Width: 600 mm
Chamber Length: 650 mm
Orientation: Vertical
Temperature: 176 °F
Additional Information: • Max steam pressure -3.5 barg • vacuum tray dryer with mirror polish finish internal, rated for GMP use. Sanitary construction. • Complete with vacuum condenser and condensate pot. Can be ASME stamped. With 3 heating plates(dummy on top) heating plate size 420 mm x 420 mm x 28 mm Working pressure 5 kg/cm2. Circulation designed for Steam/Water. Chamber rated for FV 1 kg/cm2. Door gasket is silicone rubber. Approximate dimensions of oven are 600 mm x 600 mm x 650 mm. Complete with 0.5 square meter shell and tube heat exchanger (316 SS tube side, 304 SS shell side, and a 30 liter condensate pot of 316 SS. • If Hi therm oil is used, temperature can go up to 100 degrees C. •
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Stock Number: #89709
28 m² (301.4 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 28 m²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 15
Shelf Length: 1,800 mm
Shelf Width: 1,250 mm
Shelf Pressure: 6 bar
Additional Information: carbon steel chamber, Nickel shelf vacuum shelf dryer. 98% nickel heated shelves, 100mm spacing between shelves. Chamber pressure full vacuum, (1) hinged door with davit and 200mm diameter sight glass.
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Stock Number: #89773
15.8 m² (169.5 ft²) Nickel Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 15.8 m²
Number of Shelves: 14
Shelf Length: 1,250 mm
Shelf Width: 900 mm
Shelf Pressure: 6 bar
Chamber Height: 2,700 mm
Chamber Width: 1,200 mm
Chamber Length: 1,900 mm
Additional Information: halar lined chamber, Nickel shelf, vacuum shelf dryer. Internal pressure full vacuum, 98% Nickel shelves @ 100mm spacing. (1) hinged front door with davit and 200mm sight glass. 2-75mm, 1-50mm nozzles @ top, 1-75mm on side. SS water seal vac pump (#89776).
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Stock Number: #74452
0.36 m3 (12.6 ft3) Stainless Steel 304 Dryer-Oven
Capacity: 12.6 ft3
Temperature: 400 °F
Heating Type: Electric
Orientation: Vertical
Lab: Yes
Operational Mode: Batch
Additional Information: Turbo dryer/washer w/hinged doors. (3) 24" x 16" ceramic panel heaters 3/60/208 volt, 40 amps max max w/temp recorder.
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Stock Number: #81508
Lined Edward King Zurich Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 3.9 m²
Number of Shelves: 2
Shelf Pressure: 5.9 bar
Chamber Height: 596 mm
Chamber Width: 780 mm
Chamber Length: 1,150 mm
Additional Information: epoxy coated vac shelf dryer system. For (5) shelves 750/1000/25mm each. Has 10 KW, 500 volt liquid heater w/circulating pump, 1/3 HP, approx 15 gpm (60 liters/min) and 5.2 HP vac pump.
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Stock Number: #208078
Stainless Steel 304 Devine Dryer-Shelf
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 207 ft²
Vacuum Rated: Yes
Number of Shelves: 18
Shelf Length: 43 in
Shelf Width: 39 in
Shelf Pressure: 30 psi
Shelf Temperature: 300 °F
Chamber Height: 72 in
Chamber Width: 40 in
Chamber Length: 49 in
Orientation: Vertical
Temperature: 300 °F
Additional Information: Rated FV @ 300 degrees on the housing,, with 3" spacing between shelves. Left hinged front door with (2) sight glasses, hand wheel closers. Complete with Stainless steel product trays, 28" W x 43" L x 2" H. Weight 9800 lbs. Number of Pans: 36. Pan Capacity: 50.4 ft3.
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With ready-to-ship shelf dryers from IPP, you save time and money while preserving product quality in every batch

Shelf dryers are vacuum drying systems designed for delicate, heat-sensitive products that require uniform moisture removal without thermal degradation. These units dry materials in trays placed on heated shelves within a vacuum chamber. For over 47 years, IPP has provided shelf dryers and other thermal equipment from 20 complete plant sites, all supported by an inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship systems. These dryers are especially valued in pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical operations.

Shelf dryers rely on conduction heating via shelves that are often heated with circulating fluid or steam. Vacuum pressure lowers the boiling point of moisture or solvents, enabling gentle, controlled drying that protects product integrity.

Primary uses across industries

  • In pharmaceuticals, shelf dryers are used to dry active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), injectables and sterile compounds
  • In biotech and food processing, they dry enzymes, vitamins, flavors and sensitive proteins
  • In chemical manufacturing, shelf dryers handle specialty powders and materials with volatile solvents
  • In cosmetics and personal care, they’re used for creams, gels and botanical extracts

Types of materials processed

  • Heat-sensitive powders and solids
  • Solvent-based formulations
  • Small batch or high-purity materials requiring tray-by-tray uniformity

Common materials of construction

Shelf dryers must be sanitary, corrosion-resistant, and maintain vacuum integrity:

  • Stainless steel for cleanroom and chemical environments
  • Carbon steel for cost-effective drying of non-corrosive materials
  • Specialty alloys (e.g., Hastelloy) for harsh or high-purity conditions

Key features of shelf dryers

  • Vacuum drying for low-temperature processing
  • Heated shelves for uniform conduction drying
  • Tray-based layout allows small batch or custom formulations
  • Minimal product agitation – ideal for fragile materials
  • Compatible with solvent recovery and cleanroom standards

Learn more about vacuum drying technologies in sensitive applications from Pharmaceutical Technology.

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What are shelf dryers best suited for?
They’re ideal for heat-sensitive products that require low-temp drying without mechanical stress, such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
How do shelf dryers differ from rotary or fluid bed dryers?
Shelf dryers use static trays and indirect conduction, offering more gentle and controlled drying, especially under vacuum.
What’s required to maintain a shelf dryer?
Maintenance includes vacuum pump checks, gasket inspection, cleaning trays and ensuring even temperature distribution across all shelves.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
IPP offers fast delivery, savings up to 70%, and access to more than 15,000 in-stock systems backed by 47+ years of industry expertise.