Pilot & small-scale Spray Dryers
GEA's range of pilot & small scale Spray Dryers are designed specifically for R&D, product development and for production in small volumes.
With more than 3,000 references for GEA Spray Drying plants for R&D and small production units, GEA has unmatched expertise within small-scale spray drying technology. For our clients this means that we have the know-how to help you choose exactly the right process and equipment for your purposes, and that is why many of the world’s leading manufacturers and their R&D departments, independent research centres and universities are our customers.
All our Spray Dryers are designed to meet the strictest requirements for health and safety and environmental protection, so working with us provides you with the best solutions on the market. We examine your product and its properties, analyze the risks according to well-established safety procedures and recommend the safety concept that is best suited to your situation.
Products
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PRODUCTION MINOR Spray Dryer
The capacity of the PRODUCTION MINOR Spray Dryer makes it the ideal R&D spray dryer for the production of samples in connection with product development and testing as well as for production in small quantities.
MOBILE MINOR™ R&D Spray Dryer
Ever since its introduction, the MOBILE MINOR® Spray Dryer has enjoyed a unique reputation as the perfect choice lab-scale spray dryer to explore the possibilities of spray drying and produce small-volume powder samples.
VERSATILE-SD™ Spray Dryer
Sometimes you just need to be versatile. If you want to launch a new food concept or produce small batches of high-value products, or you have a wide range of products and need to do frequent product changes, a standard dryer might not be what you need. That is why we designed the GEA versatile spray dryers to give you flexibility for today and t...
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Service Products
GEA SAFEXPERT®
The innovative process diagnostic and consultant service.
GEA Health Check Spray Dryer
Inadequate maintenance can lead to safety risks, lower product quality, costly repairs, and reduced equipment life. GEA Health Check Spray Dryer offers a thorough inspection and tailored service report to help you proactively maintain uptime, quality, and longevity.
GEA Insights
A new recipe for indulgence
What if your favorite chocolate didn’t require cocoa beans and your coffee was locally produced? As climate disruption, price hikes and ethical concerns hit two of our most beloved indulgences, scientists are reimagining how we produce them – using microbes, not monocultures. The goal: preserve the flavor and properties of coffee and chocolate while minimizing carbon emissions and improving food resilience.
Fueling the circular economy in shipping
Ports now compete not just on logistics, but on sustainability. At Greece’s Piraeus port, an advanced processing and recovery facility recycles ship waste oil into fuel. Equipped with GEA’s high-performance centrifuges, it sets a new benchmark for state-of-the-art, environmentally responsible port operations.
Closing the loop: key lessons for breweries from OeTTINGER
The 2022 CO2 shortage forced breweries to review their dependency on global supply chains. Many were forced to close, unable to carbonate their products. At its breweries in Germany, OeTTINGER GETRÄNKE is turning its own CO2 into a powerful lever for independence and sustainability – with the help of CO2 recovery technology from GEA.
