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 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 SAFEXPERT®
The innovative process diagnostic and consultant service.
GEA Insights
Arla cuts spray dryer CO₂ with GEA AddCool® system
GEA AddCool® installation cuts CO2 emissions associated with the operation of a spray dryer plant by 1,500 tons per year at Arla’s milk powder factory in Svenstrup, Denmark.
GEA rings opening bell, celebrating DAX debut
On Sept. 30, 2025, GEA rang the opening bell at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, a symbolic moment that highlighted the company’s inclusion in Germany’s leading stock index, the DAX.
A headquarters with people and purpose at its core
GEA’s new corporate headquarters in the up-and-coming Derendorf neighborhood of Düsseldorf, Germany, brings together people, ideas and expertise under one roof. With its open spaces, green terraces and energy-efficient design, the building reflects the company’s commitment to collaboration and sustainability.
