Drum Dryers

SYSTEM : The Sakav steam heated Drum Dryer is noted for its high thermal efficiency in the removal of water and/or solvents from a wide range of solutions, slurries and suspensions. The ratio of steam consumption to evaporation can be as low as 1.2:1 and seldom more than 1.5:1

CONSTRUCTION MAIN FRAMES : Heavy duty cast iron or fabricated carbon steel construction.
DRYING DRUMS : High engineering hard chrome plate or hard cast iron, stainless steel or custom alloys.
KNIFE BARS : Cast iron or stainless steel clad cast iron with pneumatic operation as standard. (Oscillating knife mechanisms optional).
KNIVES : Sheffield steel, special stainless steel, Teflon, or stainless steel blade holders tipped with beryllium bronze for custom applications.
DAM PLATES : Provided where necessary, faced with Teflon or similar.
DRUM DRIVES : Fixed or variable speed.
Safety gear : (Twin Drum) Spring loaded.
ENCLOSURES : Vapor extraction hood, total, dust tight or nitrogen atmosphere capable.
VACUUM CASING : Plain or steam jacketed.
STANDARD AUXILIARIES : Side and cross conveyors, traversing feed gear, automatic feed control, product brakers.
Applications : Milk products, baby foods, breakfast cereals, fruit and vegetable pulps, starches, spent yeast, chemicals, biologicals.