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Andritz launches modular small-scale spray dryers for R&D, process development & batch production
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Tuesday, 14 April, 2026, 14 : 00 PM [IST]
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Illinois, USA
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International technology group Andritz has launched a new generation of small-scale spray dryers designed to help customers bridge the gap between laboratory trials and industrial-scale operation. The modular portfolio supports product development, process optimisation, scale-up from pilot trials to industrial validation, as well as small-scale production.
The Andritz Dedert small-scale spray dryer range comprises six models with water evaporation capacities from 5 to 250 kg/hr, enabling small-scale production and process verification across multiple sectors. Systems are offered in standard execution with single-stage or multi-stage configurations, including the option to integrate a fluid bed to enhance powder properties and optimise energy use.
Each unit features a modular, skid-mounted, plug-and-play design intended to shorten installation time. The design places safety and hygiene at the forefront and complies with internationally recognised fire-protection, safety, and hygienic manufacturing standards. Typical application areas include food, dairy, nutraceuticals, and chemicals.
With increasing pressure to validate formulations quickly and navigate frequent product changes, operators benefit from a flexible R&D and small-scale plant that mirrors industrial conditions. The modular design enables rapid adaptation to new recipes and process parameters, allowing teams to run controlled tests, troubleshoot drying behaviour, and generate reliable scale-up data without tying up full-scale production lines. This reduces development loops, enhances process predictability, and helps ensure consistent powder quality.
Suresh Sundararaj, global spray dryer technology manager at Andritz Dedert, said, “Our objective is to provide a clear pathway from pilot trial to validated operational conditions. These systems support data-driven decisions by combining modular configurations with proven standards in safety and hygiene.”
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