Carrier vibrating fluid bed dryers are designed to dry and/or cool a variety of products at a wide range of feed rates.
Like conventional, or static fluid bed dryers, vibrating fluid bed dryers function by passing a process gas directly through a bed of solids via a perforated plate or another type of fluidizing media. Vibration aids in the fluidization and movement of difficult-to-process materials while preventing hot spots, burnt sides or areas left wet, while zoning allows multiple functions to be performed in a single piece of equipment for maximum material processing efficiency.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF CARRIER VIBRATING FLUID BED DRYERS:
- Lower fluidizing velocities are required, making the fluid bed dryer system more energy efficient.
- High temperature designs provide minimal footprint and maximum efficiency
- Easy to clean and maintain.
- Plug flow delivers consistent first-in, first-out material output .
- Re-circulated gas and closed-loop systems are available for improved efficiency or solvent recovery.
- Available in low or high vibration designs to process the widest range of materials.
- Clean-in-place (CIP) and fire suppression systems available as part of the vibrating fluid bed dryer, where necessary.
- Carrier’s patented Delta-Phase® Drive option permits on-line adjustment of angle of vibration and precise retention time control.
- Sanitary, U.S.D.A. (3A) approved vibrating fluid bed dryer construction.
INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS:
- Plastic Pellets
- Food & Dairy
- Pharmaceuticals
- Minerals & Ores
- Chemical Compounds
- Catalysts
- Pelletized Minerals
- Coal
- Fertilizer
- Pet Foods
- Salt
- Rubber/Crumb Rubber
- Foundry Sand Reclamation
- Biomass & Wood
- Refuse, Recycled Glass
- Bauxite/Clay
- Frac Sand, Sand & Aggregates
- And much more
For more information about Carrier’s vibrating fluid bed dryers, download our Vibrating Fluid Beds brochure.
Vibrating Fluid Bed Dryers FAQs
What is a vibrating fluid bed dryer?
A vibrating fluid bed dryer uses vibration and controlled airflow to suspend and move particles across a perforated deck while heated air removes moisture. This creates efficient heat transfer and uniform drying.
What materials are best suited for vibrating fluid bed drying?
Vibrating fluid bed dryers are ideal for free-flowing granular materials such as sand, salt, fertilizer, chemicals, food ingredients, and minerals.
Why use vibration in a fluid bed dryer?
Vibration improves material movement and prevents channeling or clumping. This ensures more uniform contact between the particles and drying air.
What are the advantages of vibrating fluid bed dryers?
Benefits include uniform drying, high thermal efficiency, gentle material handling, reduced product degradation, and consistent moisture control.
Can vibrating fluid bed dryers handle varying feed moisture?
Yes. These systems can accommodate variable moisture content by adjusting airflow, controlling temperature, and managing residence time.