Drying Technologies
Industrial drying is a process technology used to remove moisture or solvents from powders, pastes, slurries and bulk solids. It is applied to stabilise products, improve shelf life, enable downstream processing and achieve the required final moisture content. Hosokawa Micron provides industrial drying equipment for powders and bulk solids, including vacuum drying, flash drying and freeze drying, as well as integrated drying systems that combine multiple unit operations.
Selecting the right drying technology depends on material behaviour, moisture content and process conditions. Drying is typically integrated with upstream and downstream operations such as dewatering, feeding, mixing, agglomeration and milling. Hosokawa Micron supports the selection of the most suitable drying solution, from individual dryers to fully integrated drying systems.
Drying Technologies
Conical Screw Dryer
Universal vacuum dryer for powders, granules, pastes and viscous slurries.
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Conical Paddle Dryer
Compact drying technology for fast drying, thermal processing and powder conditioning.
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Active Freeze Dryer
Freeze drying technology for sterile bulk pharmaceutical powders in a single process step.
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Flash Dryer
Continuous drying technology combining drying, milling and classifying in one process.
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Vacuum Dryers
Vacuum drying technologies for powders, pastes and slurries under controlled conditions.
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Drying Systems
Integrated drying systems for powders and bulk solids across the full process line.
Read moreHow to Choose the Right Industrial Dryer
Selecting the right drying technology depends on material behaviour, moisture content and process conditions. For a concise overview of the main selection criteria, read our article How to Choose the Right Industrial Dryer.
Integrated Drying Systems
In many industrial applications, drying forms part of a broader process involving feeding, dosing, liquid addition, mixing, agglomeration and downstream handling. Hosokawa Micron provides not only individual dryers, but also fully integrated drying systems.
These systems are designed to ensure consistent product quality throughout the process, accurate dosing, controlled material flow, efficient integration with upstream and downstream equipment, and reliable scale-up from laboratory to industrial production.
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Need help selecting the right industrial dryer? Let our process specialists help you define the optimal drying solution for your material behaviour, process requirements and product specifications.
Typical Applications
Drying is widely used in industries such as food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and minerals. Typical applications include battery materials, animal proteins, fertilisers, polymers and pharmaceutical ingredients processing.
Sustainable process technologies
Hosokawa Micron B.V. is committed to sustainable and responsible process technology. Our ISO 14001 certification covers key environmental aspects such as air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. With an EcoVadis Silver Medal, we rank among the top 3% of EcoVadis-rated companies in the special machinery industry.
