PADDLEDRY Horizontal Vacuum Dryer (MHT-S)

Robust construction for high-viscosity products

Specially developed for processes with high viscosity and pseudo-plastic behaviour during drying and reaction phases.

Efficient heat transfer

A fully heated vessel, shaft and paddles ensure continuous product renewal against the heated walls, providing shorter drying times.

High operational reliability

Heavy-duty design with full tightness, low rotational speed and variable drive control for optimal process stability.

Flexible capacities

Available in sizes from 50 to 30,000 litres, with optional sanitary or ATEX-certified configurations.

How the PADDLEDRY Horizontal Vacuum Dryer Works

The PADDLEDRY (MHT-S) is a horizontal vacuum dryer equipped with a paddle agitator that combines high thermal efficiency with robust mechanical design. The vessel, shaft and paddles are fully heated to maximise heat transfer.
The paddles rotate slowly but very close to the vessel wall, continuously renewing the product in contact with the heated surfaces.

This design is particularly suitable for drying and reacting products with pseudo-plastic behaviour, where high torque is required. The result is consistent product quality, shorter batch cycles and high process reliability.

The unit can be configured with sanitary (cGMP) design, mirror or electro-polished surfaces, CIP/SIP system, choppers, sampling valve and ATEX 20/0 certification.

Technical specifications

  • Capacities from 50 to 30,000 litres
  • Batch operation under vacuum < 1 mbar
  • Operating temperature up to 350 °C
  • Operating pressure: atmospheric
  • Design standards: ASME VIII div.1, AD-2000, EN-13445
  • Optional cGMP and FDA-compliant design

Typical industries

  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
  • Fine and specialty chemicals
  • Food production

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Bachiller

Bachiller is a Spanish manufacturer of advanced vacuum dryers and Nutsche filter dryers for the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries. With more than 50 years of experience, Bachiller develops process solutions for the gentle and efficient handling of heat-sensitive materials, meeting the highest standards of hygiene, safety and documentation.

The company is ISO 14001 certified and is committed to reducing both its own and its customers’ CO₂ footprint through energy-efficient and environmentally optimised process solutions. This environmental focus is reflected throughout their product development — from optimised heating surfaces to reduced energy consumption and resource-efficient manufacturing.

Bachiller designs and manufactures all key components in-house and supplies equipment according to leading international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, ASME U/U2, PED Module H & H1 and AD-2000 HP0. Their strong focus on quality, traceability and innovation has made Bachiller one of the most recognised manufacturers of vacuum dryers and filter dryers worldwide.

Contact us for advice on choosing the PADDLEDRY horizontal vacuum dryer that best fits your requirements for drying and reacting high-viscosity products

David Bøgh

Sales Manager and product specialist

Email: db@aagechristensen.dk

Mobile: +45 21 30 32 20​