CDR – Centrifugal Dryer – Special Equipment for Pharmaceuticals

Centrifuge and dryer in one unit - for the pharmaceutical industry

CDR - CENTRIFUGE DRYER - Centrifugal dryer
CDR (Centrifuge Dryer) is a modern piece of process equipment that combines several production operations into one system. This equipment integrates centrifuging, washing, mixing and vacuum drying of the product in one closed process.

By combining the centrifuge and dryer into one unit, product handling is significantly reduced, increasing production safety and minimising the risk of contamination.

CDR technology is ideal for the production of pharmaceutical and chemical products with high purity and process control requirements. The design of the equipment allows full integration into modern production lines.

The main advantages of the CDR system - centrifugal dryers:

• high level of automation.

• combination of several technological steps in one device

• closed process suitable for sensitive products

• reduction of operating and investment costs

Material of centrifuges and accessories:

• stainless steel 1.4404 (1.4435) / 1.4571
• Special alloy 2.4602 (Hastelloy C-22)

CDR cleaning can be done by:

• CIP cascade cleaning
• flooding of the centrifuge-dryer

The surface finish can be:

• ground Ra <0,8 μm
• polished Ra <0,2 μm

Optional accessories can be:

• control panel, switchboard
• thermostat (heating and cooling unit)
• Inner space inerting system
• special VPT product tray
• technological valves, hoses, compensators and others

The CDR work cycle is as follows:

• Filling the drum with suspension
• Centrifuging
• Product rinse on drum and second centrifugation
• Cutting the product on the bottom of the drum
• Raking/grinding and vacuum drying of the product
• Product cooling
• Pneumatic transport of dry product into the storage barrel