Sherwood Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer

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By forcing enough air through a bed of particles, the particle bed may assume a fluid-like state (resembling a boiling liquid). Heating the incoming air and managing air flow rate through the sample, the Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer provides thorough mixing and maximum contact of solid with moving air.

Technical Specifications

Glass Tub Volume (L)	5
Drying Duration	20 minutes
Operating Temperature	~200°C
Accessories	Pulse Flow Module
	Humidity/ Temperature Probe
	RS232 Cable
	Data monitoring software

Key Features

Fast - Delivering up to 2.5m³ per minute of air, the Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer can break up wet samples and ensure vigorous mixing and rapid moisture removal. 5kg of wet "ideal" sample (80% moisture) can be dried in 15-20 minutes (5 Litre tub).
Non-Agglomerating - Air separated particles prevents lumps and caking, both of which make other drying processes much slower.
Mild - Higher air flow rates give higher moisture removal rates at lower temperatures, thorough mixing with no wet spots, and an air cushion to reduce abrasion betwen particles
Homogeneity of Sample - Static drying methods leave evaporation residues at the sample surface giving a heterogeneous sample. Fluid Bed Drying achieves the opposite. Mixing during Fluid Bed Drying gives homogeneous samples, making an ideal method of representative sample preparation for subsequent material analyses.

Key Industries

Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Chemical
Education & Academics
Environmental
Food & Beverage
Mining & Minerals

Sherwood Scientific Ltd is a Development and Manufacturing company producing a range of scientific instruments and apparatus with applications in many industries, education and research.

Applications for Flame photometers, chloride analysis, colorimetry analysis, sodium analysis,potassium analysis,calcium analysis,moisture analysis.