GMM Pfaudler

Wiped Film Evaporators

Overview

Evaporation applications that involve high boiling points, high viscosity, heat sensitivity or fouling products can be troublesome. GMM Pfaudler’s extensive experience and expertise in this area and our EQUILLOY brand Wiped Film Evaporators (WFE) are the solution.

The Wiped Film Evaporators (WFE) are designed to continuously separate volatile compounds by introducing a mechanically agitated thin film of feed material to a heated surface for efficient and reliable processing of a wide variety of products. WFE’s operate under high vacuum in order to reduce operating temperatures for high boiling and heat sensitive products. The short residence time minimizes the heat history to prevent thermal degradation. Special WFE designs provide for efficient processing of viscous materials like polymers and resins. The wipers continually clean the heat transfer surface making the WFE ideal for fouling applications