Dryer

Tray Dryer

Tray Dryers are a common method of drying wetcakes and granulated drug products, particularly in the early stages of product development.
Containment for this process is challenging because powders are manually loaded onto trays, preventing mass transfer like vessel charging through a nozzle.

There are many styles of Tray Dryers on the market, and the wide variety drives the need for custom engineering control designs.
Containment is achieved through standard interface and design techniques, considering dryer style, door type, volume, ergonomics, and life cycle cost.

Features and Benefits

• Clear film allows use of existing light from the process area
• Bungee cords and HEPA filters enable the enclosure to move with the operator
• Static dissipative film supports ATEX and EX operations
• Reusable for repeated processing of the same drug product
• Supports both portable and permanent installations
• Customized to specific process and equipment without altering the drying process
• Ergonomically optimized for visibility, operator height, and reach
• Prevents cross-contamination to other plant areas
• Low capital, depreciation, and operating costs maximize true cost of ownership
• Rapid implementation supports both lab and production operations
• Reduced cleaning and cleaning validation requirements
• Enables product transfer between operations without breaking containment
• No change in validation required

Applications

Portable and permanently installed Tray Dryers can be equipped with this type of flexible containment technology.