Fluid Bed Dryers

Anhydro Fluid Bed Dryers are commonly used for drying and cooling powders. The use of a fluid bed allows for the precise adjustment of process parameters to achieve superior overall drying efficiency and powder quality. Fluid beds are also ideal for other powder treatments, such as mixing, agglomeration, dust binding and instantizing. With our fluid bed equipment, you can produce a wide range of powders for the dairy, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Fluid bed processes include drying, agglomeration, spray coating, cooling, dedusting and lecithination. We offer batch and continuous fluid beds, as well as fluid beds integrated into multi-stage spray drying plants.

With more than 800 fluid bed installations, SPX FLOW combines extensive experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver value-added solutions for our customers.

Function and Principle of Operation

Using intimate air-to-product contact, fluid beds are designed to ensure excellent heat transfer coefficients while preventing degradation reactions in heat-sensitive products. Processing can be performed in a single step or as part of a multi-stage drying operation.

Capacity Profile

• From a few kg/h to 20 t/h

Available Designs

• Batch fluid beds
• Continuous fluid beds

Advantages of Our Fluid Bed Dryers

• Excellent heat transfer properties
• Gentle and efficient mixing
• Improved control over particle size distribution
• Effective removal of fines
• GMP and 3-A compliant versions available