Vacuum Tray Dryers (VTD)
Vacuum Tray Dryers (VTD)
VTD: Vacuum Tray Dryers
S2 VTDs, or Vacuum Tray Dryers, are engineered for ease of use and energy efficiency, consuming less power than traditional drying methods. Designed for both laboratory and production scale, these dryers can meet sterile process requirements, making them ideal for drying highly toxic or sensitive products.
Customisable Solutions
S2 Engineering provides customisable VTDs with options for both circular and rectangular drying systems, paired with a vacuum pump system to fulfill various operational needs. Whether for small-scale laboratory use or large-scale production, our VTDs can be tailored to meet specific application requirements.
Manufacturing Excellence
Our VTDs are typically constructed from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring durability and reliability. For processes requiring enhanced corrosion resistance, we offer finishes in Teflon plastic coating, StanCoat, and Alloy C22 (Hastelloy). Additionally, all our VTDs are designed and built in compliance with cGMP and CGAMP standards, ensuring the equipment meets the highest standards for safety and quality. We can also supply a full Barrier Isolator system with half-suit technology to ensure total operator safety and comfort when handling hazardous substances.
S2 Engineering’s Vacuum Tray Dryers deliver reliable, efficient, and safe drying solutions, tailored to your specific needs and ensuring optimal performance in every application.
Technical Specification
- Capacity: Up to 16 shelves, accommodating 96 trays at 12 litres per tray.
- Construction Standards: cGMP & CGAMP compliant.
- Operating Pressure: Full vacuum operation.
- Heating Temperature: Up to 150°C (300°F).
- Standard Configuration: Rectangular hollow pad-type baffled heating shelves with manifold connectors located outside the dryer chamber, including validation ports and nitrogen purge nozzles.
- Material of Construction: Default supply in 316L Stainless Steel, with options for SS 316Ti, SS 904L, Duplex, Titanium, and Alloy C22.
S2's Vacuum Tray Dryers (VTDs) are available as standalone units or as integral systems within a barrier isolator (glove box) unit. Bespoke designs can be created to meet specific client requirements.
Dimensions
Supply Options
S2 Engineering’s Vacuum Tray Dryers (VTDs) are highly customisable to meet specific client application requirements. Our VTD range includes the following supply options:
- Design Flexibility: Available in both circular and rectangular dryer designs to suit diverse operational needs.
- Instrumentation: Full instrumentation pack for seamless control room operation.
- Barrier Isolator System: Fully enclosed system with half-suit operator technology for enhanced safety when handling hazardous substances.
- Heatable Dryer Door: Optional heatable door or double-door design for improved drying efficiency.
- Inclined Bottom Design: Features an integrated collecting pipe and discharge nozzle for efficient product handling.
- Carrier Gas Distribution: Optimized distribution of carrier gas across all shelves via a carrier gas lance.
- Mounting Options: Wall installation brackets for easy integration into cleanrooms or lab environments.
- Solvent Recovery System: Includes a condenser and receiver for efficient solvent recovery.
- Thermal Control Unit (TCU): Standalone unit to manage heating and cooling fluids, ideal for facilities without existing plant services.
- Cleaning Systems: Standalone Hot Water Washing Systems, including CIP (Clean-In-Place), SIP (Sterilize-In-Place), and WIP (Wash-In-Place) configurations.
- Compliance: CE and PED compliance for European shipments.
These options allow S2 VTDs to be tailored precisely to your operational needs, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Benefits
Client Value Added Benefits
Design Features:
- cGMP & CGAMP Compliance: Ensures equipment meets the highest standards for safety and quality.
- Integrated Heating System: Provides highly efficient drying with optimal heat transfer through baffled shelves.
- PLC-Controlled Automation: Enhances operational efficiency with precise control over the drying process.
- Detachable Bottom Design: Can be aligned to the shell using 'Super Clamp' or Bayonet type, ensuring easy maintenance and secure operation.
- Barrier Isolator System: Integrated discharge system for direct heel recovery in a controlled, operator-safe environment.
Customer Benefits:
- Enhanced Product Quality: Thorough cake washing and high product purity with safe solvent recovery.
- Seamless Operation: No manual handling between filtration and drying, offering a safer, more efficient solution.
- Operational Versatility: Ideal for multi-product, batch production plants with full operational flexibility.
- Reliable Clamping: More secure and reliable than conventional 'C' clamping methods.
- Turnkey Solution: Single-source supplier for all technologies, improving productivity and efficiency.
- Low Power Consumption: More energy-efficient than traditional drying technologies, reducing operating costs.
- Contamination Prevention: Manifold connection design inhibits product contamination.
- Easy Cleaning: Rounded edges and corners make cleaning efficient and thorough.
- Cost-Effective Modular Design: Reduces overall manufacturing costs, allowing for competitive pricing of S2 VTDs.
Application
Vacuum Tray Dryers (VTDs) are a versatile drying solution used in various applications, including:
- API & Bulk Drug Manufacturing
- Laboratories and Research Centres
S2 VTDs can also be configured as integral units with glove boxes and barrier isolators, making them ideal for handling sensitive or hazardous products.
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