Read All About: Fluid Bed Dryers

What is a Fluid Bed Dryer?

A Fluid Bed Dryer is found in batch and continuous processes, using gas or heated air to dry certain products. The equipment effectively forces the products to behave like a fluid as they move through the machine from the feed inlet to an outlet which discharges the dried and finished products. Different zones can allow for heating and cooling as needed, with each zone controlled by the process.

Used equipment can cut costs for companies looking to acquire a fluid bed dryer. Manufacturers can use a fluid bed dryer for an activity like preparing powder, where the device dries and separates the power before cooling it at the end of the process to allow packaging.

The equipment includes a large processing chamber with a perforated plate through which heated air or gas can pass. As products are fed in, they float on the gas, receiving maximum surface contact with the heat so they dry quickly and evenly. Some machines also have heater bars to increase the temperature and speed the process still further. Materials in the fluid bed dryer behave similar to a boiling liquid, bubbling along the length of the chamber until they reach the far side, where they can be discharged. The product flows across a perforated bed while hot air blows through the bed. Continuous dryers vibrate to move the product while batch dryers use agitators. Production is measured typically in Kg/Hr.

Fluid Bed Dryers at Perry Process Equipment Ltd:

Perry Process Equipment can save you up to 70% on a used or refurbished dryer compared to the cost of a new dryer. We stock a wide range of dryers on site including spray dryers, rotary dryers, fluid bed dryers, freeze dryers (lyophilizers) and drum dryers to work in a wide variety of processes including direct or indirect, atmospheric or vacuum, and continuous or batch drying processes. You can find 100s of high quality dryers at our Newton Aycliffe site, from manufacturers including Niro Aeromatic, Calmic, Glatt, Edwards, Cogeim, Comber, Guedu, Mitchell, Rosenmund, Stord, Atlas, Andritz, Pfaudler, De Dietrich and Krauss Maffei.

We offer a large inventory of used dryers for the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Our dryers are available in many diameters, dimensions and capacities.

Call us now on: +44 (0) 1325 315 111 and we will answer your process queries or you can view our inventory online.

Please also take a look at our other used process equipment categories – Centrifuges, Heat Exchangers, Mixers, Reactors, Tanks. 

Read All About: Heat Exchangers

What is a Heat Exchanger?

A Heat Exchanger is a piece of equipment built for efficient heat transfer from one medium to another. Heat Exchangers are used for the transfer of heat or cold between two fluids for the purpose of heating the process, cooling the process or condensing vapours during the process. Heat Exchangers can also be known as Condensers, are pressure and temperature rated and can be horizontally or vertically orientated. They are widely used in space heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power plants, chemical plants, petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural gas processing, and sewage treatment. The classic example of a Heat Exchanger is found in an internal combustion engine in which a circulating fluid known as engine coolant flows through radiator coils and air flows past the coils, which cools the coolant and heats the incoming air.

There are several different types of Heat Exchangers in the process industry. These include: shell and tube, plate, spiral and air cooled and compoblock Heat Exchangers. A shell and tube Heat Exchanger has an external cylinder called a shell with internal tubes that run the length of the shell. There are tube sheets on each end of the tubes sealing the shell around the tubes and there are covers on each end called heads which can come in several configurations. Basic principal of operation is that one fluid flows through the tube and the other fluid flows around the tubes; the large number of tubes in the bundles offer extensive contact surfaces which facilitate quick and efficient thermal transfer. The fluid inside the tubes can flow in a single pass or multiple passes using baffles in the heads. Another type of heat exchanger is the plate Heat Exchanger. One is composed of multiple, thin, slightly separated plates that have very large surface areas and fluid flow passages for heat transfer. This stacked-plate arrangement can be more effective, in a given space, than the shell and tube Heat Exchanger.

There are three primary flow arrangements with Heat Exchangers: counter-flow, parallel-flow, and cross-flow. In the counter-flow exchanger, the fluids enter the exchanger from opposite sides. This is the most efficient design because it transfers the greatest amount of heat. In the parallel-flow version, the fluids come in from the same end and move parallel to each other as they flow to the other side. The cross-flow Heat Exchanger moves the fluids in a perpendicular fashion.

Heat Exchangers at Perry:

Perry Process Equipment Ltd are the largest stockists of used Heat Exchangers and Condensers for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries and can save you up to 70% when compared to the cost of a new unit. We have been buying and selling used equipment for over 80 years, so you can trust our expertise.



Used CICR Heat Exchanger - Stock number: L1056-01



We have 100s of used Heat Exchangers in stock including air cooled, fin tube, plate type, karbate, scraped surface, shell & tube, spiral heat, tube in tube, alloy, carbon and stainless steel. Our Heat Exchangers are available in horizontal or vertical orientation, in many diameters, dimensions and capacities.

You can find a wide range of high quality Heat Exchangers at our Newton Aycliffe site, from manufacturers including Aset, Thies, APV, Johnson Hunt, SSC, Zeta, Applied Fusion, Alfa Laval and Canzler.

View our inventory online or call us now on: +44 (0) 1325 315111.

To learn more about NEW Heat Exchangers manufactured by our affiliate, Perry Products Corp, whether in stock or fabricated to your specifications, click here to go to the Perry Products site.

Regional Growth Fund - Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme

Are you aware that your business can get funding to help you purchase used process machinery?

HSBC Bank Plc (HSBC) is participating in the Government's Regional Growth Fund (RGF), a £2.4 billion fund which will operate across England until 2015. HSBC will receive £25 million from the fund to support businesses which have a turnover of up to €50 million and that are recruiting new employees or are safeguarding existing jobs as well as purchasing new fixed assets, which includes your process machinery.

Could you benefit from the RGF Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme?  

YES: 

• If you are an existing HSBC customer and you are wanting to purchase an asset but lack a sufficient deposit, and
• If you are creating additional employment or you will retain jobs that could have otherwise been lost within 12 months.

About the RGF and the Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme

The RGF supports projects and programmes that lever private sector investment creating economic growth and sustainable employment.

The Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme has been created to enable qualifying businesses the chance to obtain funding towards the purchase of assets where they would not ordinarily be eligible due to the lack of sufficient stake.

RGF monies take the form of a grant. The asset purchase scheme will be funded using a suitable HSBC Equipment Finance product and the rate of interest can be fixed or variable.

You choose the supplier of the asset and negotiate as if you were a cash buyer, with all the associated financial advantages without buying the asset outright.

How to find out more.

To discuss how your company could benefit from Regional Growth Funding and discuss your options, please contact your HSBC Manager or call 0845 607 6007. Further details on the RGF can be read on the HSBC website.

Used Process Equipment can save you up to 70% compared with the cost of new equipment.

You can search the Perry Process Equipment used process equipment inventory online or call our office +44 (0)1325 315111 to discuss your equipment requirements. 

In-House Services from Perry Process Equipment

Perry Process Equipment Ltd has the in-house expertise to fully refurbish any unit from our stock. All refurbishment work is completed by our own Engineering Specialist Team, at our Newton Aycliffe facility which makes the turnaround time minimal. 

With a team of qualified, time served engineers, we can offer a range of in-house services for all purchased equipment, including:

• Test run to establish electrical and mechanical integrity, hydraulic and vacuum testing, spark testing
• Shot blasting, cleaning, painting
• Third party inspections by authorised organisation
• Full mechanical strip down and refurbishing to manufacturing standards including warranty where appropriate
• Delivery, export packing and worldwide shipping with conformity to Incoterms

This year, we have refurbished and sold a 1,500L stainless steel ribbon blender to Sticky Baits, UK. The unit was inspected before refurbishment began.
                 
The unit was stripped down and shot blasted in our purpose built facility. Following this, the unit was primed with a zinc-phosphate primer, as per the customer’s request. Our Engineering Team replaced all lubricants required and checked the integrity of all mechanical parts.

The completed unit ready for shipment.

Once completed, the unit was reassembled and a new frame was constructed. A full test run was carried out whilst witnessed by the customer. Sticky Baits, UK statement:

“The Ribbon blender was refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and was barely recognisable from the blender that we first viewed. Exceptional service and work from start to finish, Thanks!”

To view the wide range of Mixers we have in stock, please click here.

We have also recently refurbished and sold a 2,500L glass lined Reactor to one of our customers. This unit was cleaned, tested and painted before it was delivered to our customer. 

To view the wide range of Reactors we have in stock, please click here.

For further information on the sales services that we offer, click here.

Give More This Christmas... Because Every Moment Counts

“A diagnosis of a life limiting illness changes everything – moves all the parameters in your life and the lives of those around you”, Butterwick Hospice Care.

Text “PERY81 £2” to 70070 to donate £2 straight to Butterwick Hospice! (UK & Ireland only) 

You can also donate to Butterwick Hospice via our Just Giving page! (Worldwide)

The staff of Perry Process Equipment Ltd are raising money this Christmas for Butterwick Hospice on Friday 13^th December 2013. Each and every day, Butterwick Hospice help people living with a life limiting illness, relieving symptoms, enriching patient's lives and supporting them and their loved ones.

Butterwick Hospice aim to improve the quality of life for those who have a life limiting illness and their families and to help them relate positively to every challenge they may encounter during their illness and to see death as part of life’s journey.

Butterwick Hospice cares for up to 200 patients and their loved ones every day. All of their services are provided completely free of charge, as they rely on donations to continue to care for patients. Butterwick Hospice serves a diverse area, supporting people and their families in Teesside, County Durham, North Yorkshire and Wearside. General fundraising is a constant activity for Butterwick Hospice, as they receive a much smaller percentage of legacies in comparison to other hospices nationally as they serve less affluent areas. Historically they have relied heavily on their communities for support.

Butterwick’s Children’s Hospice, Butterwick House, is a happy, child friendly and homely environment where children can play and relax. Experienced sick children’s nurses and nursery nurses can take over the families caring responsibilities. The specialised facilities help to enrich children’s lives and at the end of the child’s life families feel they are among friends who will support them.

Facts & Figures

• Butterwick Hospice employs 250 staff and over 500 volunteers
• 70% of their staff are doctors and nurses
• It is a 24 hour, 7 day week, 52 weeks a year, fully operating Hospice
• One day of care for an adult costs £460
• One day of care for a child costs £800
• Day care services in Stockton cost £335,000 per year
• Their total costs across three Hospices per year = £3,800,000
• This equates to a cost of £7.23 per minute

Where Does The Butterwick Hospice Funding Come From?

• 30% of the cost of their adult services comes from negotiated NHS contracts
• 20% of their overall costs come from their trading activities – Lottery & Shops and their new social enterprise Seven Wellbeing Centre Limited
• The remainder comes from fundraising activities

Perry Process Equipment Ltd are raising money this Christmas for Butterwick Hospice by way of a Christmas themed fundraising day; including a raffle, Christmas jumper competition and lots more fun activities. Lots of local companies have kindly donated prizes for our raffle, so we hope to sell lots of tickets for the event. If you would like to donate a raffle prize please contact us.

Text “PERY81 £2” to 70070 to donate £2 straight to Butterwick Hospice! (UK & Ireland only) 

Alternatively, you can donate straight to our PerryProcess Equipment’s Christmas Fundraiser page on the JustGiving site. The funds raised will go straight to Butterwick Hospice. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you for reading our article. We will keep you posted with our fundraising efforts and let you know how much we managed to raise on 13^th December 2013.

Global Presence, Local Support: Mitigating the risks of buying used equipment

Chemical and Pharmaceutical manufacturers often justify the purchase of used equipment for their operations on the basis of lower prices and faster delivery. These reasons are not a secret. Used process equipment can usually be purchased at prices that are up to 70% cheaper than new equipment. The equipment is typically available immediately, cutting lead-time for delivery by months. Even with this simple value proposition, saving time and money with used equipment, many manufacturers have never considered used equipment.

Perhaps you are worried about the risks of buying used production equipment. Risks could be:

• Regulatory
• Validation
• Project
• Supply
• Performance

Talk to Perry Process Equipment to put your mind at rest. We have been supplying high quality used process equipment for 80 years and can substantially mitigate or eliminate your concerns.

Call one of our Sales Managers on 01325 315111 or email us: info@perryprocess.co.uk

You can further reduce the risks by working with reputable equipment dealers that only source equipment from other reputable pharmaceutical and chemical companies and develop strong relationships with original equipment manufacturers. A dealer with strong relationships within the manufacturing industry as well as with the OEMs means that a buyer is truly getting high-quality equipment that will impress customers. Leveraging the inventory available at a used equipment dealer can enable one’s new business development team to reliably source additional equipment required to win new projects. The equipment dealer should also be able to provide affordable back-up equipment fast or equipment for increased capacity when a customer demands additional supply. Most of the “risk” associated with the purchase of used equipment is easily managed by the in-house expertise possessed by manufacturers and contract manufacturing organisations (CMO), allowing firms to take advantage of the simple value proposition provided by used manufacturing equipment: saving time and money.

For over 80 years, Perry Group of Companies has been a trusted name in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, plastics, paper, sugar, rubber, fishmeal and mining industries. With thousands of pieces of inventory in stock, Perry is dedicated to providing customers with quality used equipment, available immediately at competitive prices. Additionally, Perry offers a complete array of investment recovery and asset disposal services. These include appraisals, auctions and liquidations, equipment purchase and removal, as well as consignment sales.

With operations across the globe, whether you are manufacturing in Europe or in the United States, you are never far away from one of our facilities:

European Headquarters:

Perry Process Equipment Ltd – Office, Technical & Stockist: Newton Aycliffe, England

Tel: 01325 315 111 | Fax: 01325 301 496 | Email: info@perryprocess.co.uk | www.perryprocess.co.uk

(To view contact details of our worldwide offices & warehouses click here)

Read All About: Reactors

What is a Reactor?

A reactor is a device which is used to contain controlled chemical reactions. Reactions take place inside the Reactor, in conditions which can be monitored and controlled for safety and efficiency. These types of Reactors are used in the production of chemicals such as components of pharmaceutical compounds, and they can operate in several different ways. Reactors are stirred by rotating impellers for blending, dispersing or promoting heat transfer. In simple terms a Reactor mixes two products together to make a third, different product.

Stock Number: L0999-05 & L0999-06

Reactors can be designed as either tanks or pipes, depending on the needs, and they can vary in size considerably. For example, small bench-top chemical reactor designs are intended for use in labs while large tanks can be used to make chemicals on an industrial scale. The design also includes a variety of features which can be used to control conditions inside the reactor. Continuous chemical Reactors operate continuously, as long as the materials needed for the reaction are supplied. These are used to create a steady supply of a needed chemical. Continuous Reactors are commonly used in the manufacture of industrial chemicals, when the need for a chemical is high and very consistent.

View a video of a 3000L reactor: L0874-09

(This unit is located at our UK site)

 Perry stock Reactors:

Perry stock 100s of Reactors on site ranging from 5l to 100,000l. Reactors can be jacketed for heat transfer, agitated for proper mixing and rated for high pressure and temperature. A Reactor with no agitation system is termed as a "Reactor Body". Another type of Reactor is a Kettle, which is a Reactor built for no internal pressure or vacuum. The construction of material depends upon the corrosive nature and other chemical properties of the reactants. Materials can include: glass (used for lining), hastelloy, high alloy and stainless steel. Reactors can be used in a variety of applications including chemical processing, food and beverage production, paper and pulp processing, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and plastic processing.

We have many standard sizes and designs in stock, for immediate delivery.

Stock Number: L1048-01

Reactors can have excellent resistance to corrosion, smooth non-stick properties and non-catalytic inertness. They are designed for a high versatility in multiproduct applications, or are specialized to optimise a specific processing requirement.

We have recently moved a great deal of high specification and quality Reactors from two Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturers based in Europe, to our site. As we have been buying and selling used equipment for over 80 years, you can trust our expertise.

Call us now on: +44 (0) 1325 315 111 and we will answer your process queries or you can view our inventory online.

UK Chemical Industry Aims for 2030

With jobs hanging in the balance at Ineos, Grangemouth last week, how secure is the chemical industry in the UK at present? The UK Government plan to grow the chemical sector by 50%, over the next 17 years, by strengthening supply chains so that technologies and products are sourced in the UK. 

If the Ineos, Grangemouth site had closed, it would have decreased Scotland’s manufacturing industry by 8% and it would have indirectly affected 10,000 jobs. The refinery supplies 70% of the fuel used at filling stations throughout Scotland and also supplies fuel to the North of England and Northern Ireland, so petrol and diesel supplies, had it closed, would have had to have been sourced elsewhere.

The UK Chemical industry represents around 12% of value added in manufacturing, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. The Chemicals industry is one of the largest and most diverse manufacturing industries in the UK. It is a vital trade supply chain to UK manufacturing from Aerospace to Pharmaceuticals, as well as retail manufacturing from Food & Drink to Personal Care. Productivity in the Chemicals industry has increased by 69% since 1999-2009 [Cogent, 2013]. This industry is comprised of commodity chemicals, speciality/fine chemicals and consumer products, and directly employs over 140,000 people in high value jobs and indirectly supports around three times as many.

Large scale manufacturing locations often have clusters of manufacturing units. In the UK, there are four main locations for commodity chemical manufacture, including Teesside as part of the Northeast of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC). Some 50% of the UK’s petrochemical and commodity chemicals are produced by the NEPIC industry cluster companies on Teesside. Perry Process Equipment is a member of NEPIC and works with chemical manufacturers within this group.

In a new strategy for the chemical sector, Vince Cable, Business Secretary and Michael Fallon, Business Minister met chemical industry business leaders last week to drive forward plans to grow the industry by 50% by 2030.

The Business Secretary said:

“The chemical industry in the UK is already a leading exporter but there are considerable future growth opportunities if we can create the right conditions. Key to this is a strengthening of our supply chains so chemical technologies and products are sourced in this country rather than overseas. By working together with business on a long-term vision, we can build confidence to invest, grow and create British jobs in one of our most important sectors.” 

Amongst the companies who Vince Cable met with, was the chemical processing company Thomas Swan who will lead on supply chain development work. Since the late 90s, Perry Process Equipment Ltd has frequently supplied Thomas Swan with process equipment to their manufacturing site. By sourcing equipment from Perry Process, Thomas Swan has made significant savings. They have also recycled their surplus equipment by selling it to Perry Process Equipment Ltd to be refurbished and reused within the industry.

Perry Process Equipment Ltd has been working with chemical companies around the globe, for over eighty years, to provide quality machinery at a fraction of the cost compared to new. By buying used machinery, these companies have reduced waste, reduced usage of raw material and more importantly have reduced the associated emissions generated in the manufacturing process. All of this has improved their green credentials as well as saving them valuable time and money.

With the chemicals sector aiming for 50 % growth by 2030, Perry will continue to help the current UK chemical manufacturing sites strengthen and grow. 

A Guide to Buying Used Process Equipment

Download our complete FREE Buyers Guide

Buying used or second hand process equipment can provide significant cost savings against purchasing new, but many people are deterred by the plethora of myths that surround the industry. This article takes each of these myths in turn and exposes them, so that you and your company don’t miss out on the savings that can be achieved. This can run into thousands, even hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Myth 1: There is no guarantee that used process equipment will work:

Unfortunately, you often get what you pay for although a reputable dealer will undertake many more checks before they even get the process equipment into their stock and even more before it is sold on to you. A good dealer should also allow you to inspect before you buy, if you can’t make it to their site then ask for a video of the equipment to be sent to you or send a third party inspector to confirm it is in working order.

Myth 2: You can’t buy spare parts for a used machine:

This commonly held belief is simply untrue.  Additional parts can be sourced for any machine. If a part can’t be obtained from the OEM it may be possible to locate it from a different used machine. Alternatively, a good dealer will have relationships with engineering companies that can make the parts from the original drawings of the unit to its original specification.

Myth 3: There will be no documentation available:

Most used equipment is still accompanied by its relevant technical documentation and user manual. If it is not available the OEMs can supply them and a good dealer should be able to organise this for you.  Often you will find that the manufacturer’s warranty is still available, or there may be an option to extend this. Again, a good dealer will always be able to organise this for you. Finally, make sure your dealer provides you with documentation concerning the industry and processes the equipment has previously operated in. This information is required in order to meet 34E requirements for material handling.

Myth 4: The process equipment will not meet your requirements or current legislation:

Sometimes this can be true for an older piece of equipment, but even if this is the situation it can be modified to ensure it does. Most dealers will offer this service in-house or will work with the OEM or an engineering company to provide it.

To view the other four myths and tips click here and download a copy of the complete Guide to Buying Used Process Equipment. From there, you can also download our latest catalogue, brochure and other literature.

If you would like to discuss any of the points made above, please call to speak to a member of our team who would be happy to answer your queries. Tel: +44 (0)1325 315111.

A History of Hosokawa Micron Group

Hosokawa Micron Corporation was established in 1916 in Osaka, Japan as part of the Hosokawa Iron Works. Hosokawa is now the leading international specialist in powder and particle processing technology, blow firm technology, and confectionery technology.

The Hosokawa Micron Corporation employs over 1,400 people within their five divisions, with facilities for research, engineering, manufacturing and service throughout Asia/Oceania, the Americas and Europe. The Group is committed to preserving the environment for future generations by acting in an ethical manner, adhering to ethical practices and manufacturing long lasting equipment that can be re-used for many generations.

The organization's research and development group continue to produce innovative products to enable size reduction.  Their history of technical achievement has consistently outpaced its competition. Hosokawa’s applications database and technical expertise cover a wide range of industries and their knowledge of process applications and performance of difficult to handle powders is based on years of experience. With nearly 100 years’ experience in the design and fabrication of process equipment combined with an international material sourcing policy, Hosokawa’s equipment brings quality and cost-effective solutions to the marketplace.

Industries covered:

·         Agrochemicals	·         Pharmaceuticals
·         Ceramics	·         Pigments
·         Chemicals	·         Plastics
·         Cosmetics	·         Powder Coatings
·         Food	·         Rubber
·         Metals	·         Soap & Detergents
·         Minerals	·         Toner

 

Hosokawa equipment at Perry Process Equipment:

UNUSED HOSOKAWA RIBBON MIXER: l0789

Perry Process Equipment Ltd are the largest stockists of used Hosokawa equipment for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries and can save you up to 70% when compared to the cost of a new unit. We have been buying and selling used equipment for over 80 years, so you can trust our expertise.

We have a wide selection of used Hosokawa pieces in stock including stainless steel mixer/dryers, jacketed ribbon mixers, air classifier mills and many more.  

View our inventory online or call us now on: +44 (0) 1325 315111.

IPE Magazine Advise Readers Of Our Benefits

The benefits of buying used equipment from Perry Process Equipment Ltd have recently been highlighted in an article by IPE magazine. We always advise our customers of the many advantages and now they have been reiterated by a leading engineering magazine. Read the main points from the article:

• The company says: "Be clever! Buy used process equipment and save up to 70% on the cost compared with new."
• "We have been buying and selling complete plants and individual items of equipment since 1932, relevant to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, brewing and power generation industries.”
• In addition, Perry Process Equipment will pay cash to buy your surplus process equipment for stock.

(Click here to read the Full Article - "Perry Process Equipment urges firms to buy used process equipment" as per Engineer Live)

We can save you time and money on your process equipment. Plus, if we don’t have what you are looking for at our site, we will find the right piece of equipment for you.

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