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Stock Number: #225385
Unused Dryer-Thermal Disc Bepex TD48-9
Diameter: 48 in
Length: 108 in
Height: 78 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Vessel Temperature: 350 °F
Disc Temperature: 350 °F
Vessel Pressure: 15 psi
Disc Pressure: 100 psi
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 460 ft²
Additional Information: Bepex Torus Disc Cooler U shaped trough, continuous design. Certified by Moorhead Machinery & Boiler Co Moorhead Serial number 605-2300.
Shell rated 15 psi @ 350 degrees. No jacket on trough.
U shaped trough, bolted flat top, with one end bolted for rotor removal. Inside dimensions 48” ID x 9’ long Nominal 106 cubic foot working capacity, approx.
Unit has a tubular rotor with hollow discs mounted on the rotor to allow heating/cooling media to flow through the rotor. The shaft is mounted on outboard bearings, rotary joint on one end, packing glands. Chain and sprocket drive with a gear reducer and 25 HP 3/60/230/460 volt motor. 15 RPM shaft speed. The residence time is adjustable by and overflow weir at the discharge end.
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Stock Number: #225384
Unused Carbon Steel Bepex TD48-9 Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 48 in
Length: 108 in
Height: 78 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Vessel Temperature: 350 °F
Disc Temperature: 350 °F
Vessel Pressure: 15 psi
Disc Pressure: 100 psi
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 460 ft²
Additional Information: Bepex Torus Disc Cooler U shaped trough, continuous design. Certified by Moorhead Machinery & Boiler Co Moorhead Serial number 605-2299.
Working pressure in the hollow rotor is 100 PSI @ + 50 to 350 degrees F Shell rated 15 psi @ 350 degrees. No jacket on trough.
U shaped trough, bolted flat top, with one end bolted for rotor removal. Inside dimensions 48” ID x 9’ long Nominal 106 cubic foot working capacity, approx.
Unit has a tubular rotor with hollow discs mounted on the rotor to allow heating/cooling media to flow through the rotor. The shaft is mounted on outboard bearings, rotary joint on one end, packing glands. Chain and sprocket drive with a gear reducer and 25 HP 3/60/230/460 volt motor. 15 RPM shaft speed. The residence time is adjustable by and overflow weir at the discharge end.
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Stock Number: #96831
Unused 1,750 mm (69 in) Carbon Steel Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 69 in
Length: 177 in
Height: 154 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Vessel Temperature: 185 °F
Jacket Temperature: 385 °F
Vessel Pressure: 15 psi
Jacket Pressure: 190 psi
Hood/Cover: Yes
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 1,250 ft²
Additional Information: Torus disc dryer The rotor is 60" diameter x 14' long, and is hard faced. The rotor is cored for steam heating Heating medium is steam Trough is 69" wide x 177" long x 84" high with a vapor dome. Total height with dome cover is 154" high. Panel coil jacket on 25% of the dome cover. Continues product flow with retention time is controlled by adjustable product discharge weir. Rotor had hollow discs, and is chain and sprocket drive Outboard bearings, packing glands with N2 seal purge, Johnson rotary joint on shaft.
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Stock Number: #88925
1,000 mm (40 in) Carbon Steel Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 40 in
Length: 114 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 5
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 750 ft²
Additional Information: Thermal disc processor w/24" dia thermal discs Trough dimensions 40" wide x 9'6" long x 30" deep 5 shafts w/rotary joints thru Falk reducer 30.69:1 ratio 12" dia x 5'6" long discharge screw driven by 5 HP, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1425 rpm motor
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Stock Number: #96720
Unused 1,200 mm (48 in) Carbon Steel Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 48 in
Length: 108 in
Height: 88 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Vessel Temperature: 385 °F
Disc Temperature: 350 °F
Vessel Pressure: 15 psi
Disc Pressure: 100 psi
Type of Shaft Sealing: Packing glands
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 460 ft²
Additional Information: Torus disc cooler Vessel rated 15 psig/full vacuum @ 385 degree F Outboard bearings Johnson rotary joints on shaft Max speed 15 rpm
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Stock Number: #96719
Unused 1,200 mm (48 in) Carbon Steel Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 48 in
Length: 108 in
Height: 88 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Vessel Temperature: 385 °F
Disc Temperature: 350 °F
Vessel Pressure: 15 psi
Disc Pressure: 100 psi
Type of Shaft Sealing: Packing gland
Operational Mode: Continuous
Heat Transfer Surface Area: 460 ft²
Additional Information: Torus disc cooler
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Stock Number: #239472
Dryer-Thermal Disc
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Stock Number: #33050
Carbon Steel Dryer-Thermal Disc
Diameter: 28 in
Length: 64 in
Number of Disc Shafts: 1
Number of Discs: 10
Jacket Temperature: 375 °F
Disc Temperature: 375 °F
Jacket Pressure: 150 psi
Disc Pressure: 150 psi
Additional Information: • Torus disc dryer screw 150 psi @ 375 deg FT trough is 64" long x 28" wide x 36" deep Requires 5 HP drive No cover
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Explore used, secondhand and surplus thermal disc dryers from IPP – in stock and engineered for high-efficiency heat transfer

IPP helps you save time and money with ready-to-ship disc dryers for wastewater treatment, chemicals and food byproducts

Thermal disc dryers use a series of heated, rotating discs mounted on a central shaft to indirectly dry sludge, slurries and other semi-solid materials. These systems provide efficient thermal contact between the material and the heat source, allowing for rapid evaporation without direct flame or high air volume. With over 47 years of experience, IPP offers secondhand and surplus disc dryers from 20 global process plant sites, backed by more than 15,000 in-stock equipment systems.

Disc dryers are often used in industries where thermal control, emission reduction, and minimal oxidation are key. Their compact design makes them space-efficient while delivering high throughput and energy savings.

Primary uses across industries

  • In wastewater and sludge processing, they dry municipal and industrial sludges before incineration or disposal
  • In chemical processing, they handle pigments, filter cakes and wet intermediates
  • In agriculture and food, they process meat byproducts, pulp, grains and other high-moisture solids
  • In mining and minerals, they dry fine ores and metal sludges

Types of materials processed

  • High-moisture or viscous sludges and cakes
  • Semi-solid pastes and slurries
  • Sticky materials requiring slow, uniform drying

Common materials of construction

Thermal disc dryers are built for durability and consistent heat transfer:

  • Carbon steel for general sludge and industrial waste applications
  • Stainless steel for food, chemical and corrosive materials
  • Special alloys for high-temperature or highly abrasive conditions

Key features of thermal disc dryers

  • Indirect heating via steam or thermal oil
  • Rotating discs maximize surface area for heat transfer
  • Low dust and low oxygen environment
  • Efficient solvent or moisture evaporation
  • Minimal floor space with high throughput per footprint

Learn more about indirect thermal drying systems from WaterWorld.

Find your thermal disc dryer at IPP

Search the IPP inventory or contact IPP’s equipment team to source the right used, secondhand or surplus thermal disc dryer. From wastewater to chemical sludges, IPP helps you save time and money with equipment that’s built to last and ready to ship.

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Have questions about Thermal Disc Dryers or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.

What makes disc dryers ideal for sludge and sticky materials?
Their indirect heating and rotating disc design allow for uniform drying of difficult, viscous materials without sticking or burning.
How do thermal disc dryers differ from rotary dryers?
Disc dryers use indirect conduction and compact disc surfaces, while rotary dryers rely on direct air and large rotating drums.
What maintenance is needed for disc dryers?
Key maintenance includes monitoring steam pressure, shaft rotation, scraper integrity and disc surface condition.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
You’ll save on capital costs, reduce delivery time and benefit from 47+ years of trusted expertise and a vast in-stock inventory.