Sherwood Scientific introduces fluid bed dryer

Sherwood Scientific introduces its Model 501 programmable fluid bed dryer that provides a convenient lab scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature.

Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications.

The company said the unit delivers a high air flow rate, breaking up wet samples and ensuring vigorous mixing so that drying is not only fast but uniform, with no lumps or caking of the particles.

Microprocessor control of the air flow, inlet air temperature and drying period, and a temperature/humidity probe within the tub assembly, enable all stages of the drying process to be programmed, monitored and analyzed.

Offering a maximum sample capacity of 5Kg, the model is compatible with both glass and stainless steel drying tubs of various volumes, and with a range of inlet and outlet filters and other accessories.

This versatility makes it possible to dry hundreds of different sample types as well as carry out mixing, granulation and other processes.