MATRIX PROJECTS

SPRAY DRYER SANITARY U-BEND

March 2, 2006

Matrix provided the mechanical design for custom design of a sanitary u-bend at the bottom of an existing spray dryer. The u-bend had to be dis-assembled and cleaned frequently for product changeovers. Our sanitary design allowed for quick and easy cleaning by rolling back half the u-bend on a track and rotating the other half on a pivot bearing.

Not only did the tool-less design provide ease dis-assembly and assembly, but it also provided a superior o-ring seal over the previous arrangement. This is extremely beneficial for a vacuum system handling a glue-like powder that is seeking moisture. Our design substantially reduced product build-up between cleanings and allowed viewing of operation and status with a properly positioned viewport and light.