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Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE)

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Product Overview:

Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE) is an advanced thermal separation system designed for continuous processing of heat-sensitive, viscous, and fouling materials. Utilizing a rotating wiper system that spreads the product into a thin, turbulent film on the heated surface, it achieves extremely high heat transfer rates and short residence times. Ideal for distillation, concentration, and purification applications, the WFE excels in handling challenging materials that cannot be processed by conventional evaporators.

Thin Film Technology: Mechanical wipers create uniform films as thin as 0.5 mm

Precision Vacuum System: Multi-stage ejection maintains stable vacuum down

Advanced Wiper Designs: Multiple blade configurations for different viscosities

Zero-Leakage Design: Magnetic drive systems and advanced sealing technology

Automated Operation (Optional): PLC control system

Short Residence Time

High Viscosity Handling

Excellent Heat Transfer

Compact Design: Vertical configuration minimizes footprint

Material Options: SS304/SS316L

CIP Capable: cleaning and sterilization systems

Scalable Design: Laboratory to production sizes available

Energy Efficient: Low energy consumption per kg evaporation

Pharmaceuticals: Antibiotic purification, vitamin concentration, solvent recovery

Fine Chemicals: Polymer processing, resin concentration, specialty chemicals

Food Industry: Essential oil refinement, natural extract concentration

Cosmetics: Silicon processing, active ingredient concentration

Petrochemical: Lubricant oil purification, wax separation

Environmental: Waste solvent recovery, hazardous material treatment

Proven Reliability: 20+ years of engineering expertise with 300+ global installations.

Quality Preservation: Maintains product color, flavor, and bioactive compounds.

Sustainability: Reduced carbon footprint and water usage through energy integration.

Cost-Effective: Low maintenance and energy costs

Full Compliance: Meets GMP standards.

Lifetime Support: Technical supporting, spare parts availability, and service teams.

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The wiped film evaporator consists of a vertical cylindrical jacket heated shell with a internal rotor assembly featuring multiple wiper blades. The feed material is distributed evenly onto the heated surface, where the wipers create a thin film and promote continuous renewal of the product layer. The system operates under high vacuum to lower boiling points and minimize thermal degradation. Available in laboratory to industrial scales.

Frequently asked questions

The mechanical wiping action creates thin, turbulent films enabling efficient processing of viscous and heat-sensitive materials.
Distributors and recirculation pumps maintain uniform flow across tubes/plates.
CIP with multi-step chemical and rinsing cycles.
45 days for standard designs.

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