Fluid Air, a div. of Spraying Methods Co., introduced that LIS by Lesaffre, a drying specialist and subsidiary of Lesaffre, is increasing its vary of drying capabilities with the addition of Fluid Air’s PolarDry Mannequin 032 electrostatic spray dryer to LIS’ plant in Normandy, France, increasing the corporate’s skill to supply tolling companies for temperature-sensitive supplies.
LIS offers meals ingredient producers with customized drying options utilizing spray drying, vacuum drying, granulation, and microencapsulation. After 4 years of success working the PolarDry Mannequin 001 electrostatic spray dryer–typically utilized in feasibility testing of powder materials–LIS’ European tolling clients can quickly expertise commercial-scale electrostatic spray drying on Fluid Air’s PolarDry Mannequin 032.
The PolarDry Mannequin 032 is a modular, PLC-controlled intermediate system for pilot environments and can allow LIS’ clients to make use of this know-how to supply progressive elements after having verified manufacturability and high quality on a broader scale, together with product morphology, product stability, throughput, utility utilization, and testing goal markets.
“Our purpose at LIS is to empower our clients with the perfect options for his or her spray drying wants,” mentioned François Cachot, LIS managing director. “This vital addition to our drying capabilities, which is our second PolarDry machine, will preserve LIS firmly on the vanguard of offering the perfect spray drying know-how in Europe.”
“We’re grateful for our long-term relationship with LIS and are excited for extra ingredient producers to have elevated entry to electrostatic spray drying in Europe,” mentioned Michel Thenin, president, Fluid Air.
The PolarDry Mannequin 032 shall be accessible for tolling on the LIS headquarters in Normandy, France in Fall 2023 and LIS will start taking reservations in Summer season 2023.
