Paddle Dryer

Paddle Dryer Manufacturer in India | Indirect Steam Heated Paddle Dryer

Genex Tech Industries LLP is a trusted Paddle Dryer manufacturer in India, supplying high-efficiency indirect heated paddle dryers for drying wet cakes, filter cakes, pastes, thick slurries, and industrial sludge.

Paddle dryers are one of the most reliable drying technologies for products that are:

  • sticky

  • high moisture

  • difficult to convey

  • sensitive to oxidation

  • combustible as dust

Our paddle dryers are engineered for high thermal efficiency, uniform product quality, low off-gas volume, and safe enclosed drying for chemical, pharma, food, mineral, polymer, and waste management industries.

What is a Paddle Dryer?

Paddle Dryer is an indirect contact dryer where heat is transferred through:

  • a heated jacket

  • hollow heated shafts

  • hollow heated paddles

The heating medium (steam or thermal fluid/hot oil) flows inside the paddles and jacket. The product does not come into direct contact with combustion gases, making paddle dryers ideal for controlled and hygienic drying applications.

Working Principle of Paddle Dryer

In a paddle dryer, wet material enters from one end and moves gradually through the dryer due to the slow rotation of the paddles.

The process works as follows:

  1. Wet cake / paste / slurry is fed into the dryer
  2. Steam or hot oil heats the jacket and hollow paddles
  3. The paddles continuously mix and move the product forward
  4. Moisture evaporates from the heated surfaces
  5. Vapour is removed through the vent/exhaust system
  6. Dried product is discharged continuously at the outlet

The unique paddle geometry prevents sticking, provides self-cleaning action, and ensures uniform heat transfer.

Why Choose an Paddle Dryer?

Paddle drying is preferred when you need:

  • high thermal efficiency

  • minimal exhaust gas flow

  • enclosed odour and dust control

  • safe drying of combustible materials

  • stable product temperature control

  • uniform mixing and consistent moisture reduction

Paddle Dryer

Applications of Paddle Dryer

Genex Tech Paddle Dryers are widely used for drying materials across multiple industries.

Chemical Industry

  • salts and inorganic powders

  • catalysts

  • cellulose derivatives

  • brominated organics

  • starch and modified starch

  • pigments and intermediates

Petrochemical Industry

  • solids devitalisation

  • refinery by-products

  • specialty petrochemical powders

Polymer & Plastics

  • polypropylene (PP)

  • polycarbonate (PC)

  • polyphenyl sulphide (PPS)

  • PET

  • PTA

  • polymer resins and granules

Food & Agro

  • flour and food powders

  • beverage powders

  • confectionery ingredients

  • meat and protein ingredients

  • biomass and fibre-based materials

  • hemp and plant residues

Mineral & Metallurgical

  • metal powders

  • metal carbonates

  • sulphates and hydroxides

  • mineral concentrates

Waste Management

  • industrial sludge

  • effluent treatment plant (ETP) sludge

  • slurry and filter cakes

  • hazardous and odorous waste materials

Advantages of Genex Tech Paddle Dryer

Our paddle dryer provides strong operational and process advantages:

  • high thermal efficiency due to indirect contact heating

  • heating medium does not contact the product

  • no conveying gas required (very low off-gas volume)

  • precise temperature control and stable drying

  • uniform product quality due to continuous mixing

  • continuous process with consistent output

  • high heat transfer area-to-volume ratio (compact footprint)

  • minimal pre-conditioning required

  • easy operation with low operator attention

  • safer than direct dryers for combustible materials

  • enclosed drying reduces odours and contains hazardous vapours

  • robust design for low maintenance and long service life

Design & Construction Features

Genex Tech paddle dryers are engineered for long-term industrial duty.

Standard Design Capabilities

  • heat transfer area: 20 to 3000+ sq.ft. (custom)

  • heating: steam or thermal fluid (hot oil)

  • cooling: water or water-glycol mixtures

  • optional two-zone temperature design

  • adjustable operating level for process flexibility

  • low-speed, high-torque mixing design

  • heavy-duty shafts and drive system for adverse conditions

Material of Construction Options

We manufacture paddle dryers with process contact surfaces in:

  • carbon steel

  • SS304

  • SS316

  • special alloys (as required)

Surface Finishes Available

  • mill finish

  • polished finish

  • electro-polished finish (for hygienic applications)

Wear Protection Options

  • abrasion-resistant coatings

  • hard-facing for aggressive products

Safety & Process Control Options

Depending on your product and industry, paddle dryers can be supplied with:

  • inert gas operation (nitrogen blanketing)

  • explosion-safe designs for combustible powders

  • vapour condensation and recovery systems

  • odour control and scrubber integration

  • PLC automation with alarms and interlocks

  • temperature and torque monitoring

Typical Paddle Dryer Specifications (Customisable)

  • Type: indirect heated paddle dryer

  • Operation: continuous

  • Heating medium: steam / thermal oil

  • Cooling option: water / glycol

  • Temperature control: single-zone / multi-zone

  • Construction: MS / SS304 / SS316 / alloy

  • Drive: high torque, low speed industrial gearbox

  • Integration: condenser / scrubber / dust collection (optional)

Why Choose Genex Tech Industries LLP as Your Paddle Dryer Manufacturer?

Genex Tech Industries LLP is a trusted manufacturer of industrial drying and processing equipment.

✔ 40+ years of engineering and manufacturing expertise
✔ custom-built paddle dryers for chemical, food, pharma and waste industries
✔ export-ready manufacturing quality
✔ strong focus on efficiency, safety, and product performance
✔ reliable after-sales support and spares availability
✔ turnkey project capability for complete drying and processing plants

Get Paddle Dryer Price & Technical Consultation

If you are looking for a reliable Paddle Dryer manufacturer for wet cake, sludge, paste, slurry or sticky material drying, our engineering team can support you with:

  • product evaluation and dryer selection

  • heat load and capacity calculations

  • technical specifications and quotation

  • turnkey system integration

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