Industrial Minerals

Air-Swept Tubular (AST) industrial flash drying systems are suitable for drying minerals, and producers rely on them for their versatility and heavy-duty, durable construction. Mineral dryers are designed to process a variety of minerals, such as sand, clay, limestone, and ores. They are used in many industries, including mineral processing and chemicals. Their robust design makes them ideal for continuous operation in some of the most demanding environments, historically including facilities in remote areas and active mining sites. Drying minerals is an important step in ensuring processing efficiency in downstream applications.

In the industrial mineral segment, where performance and reliability are non-negotiable, the Scott AST flash drying system is proven to meet each application’s challenging requirements. Scott Equipment Company provides comprehensive support, which includes technical support and aftermarket parts availability. It ensures ongoing reliability and operational efficiency throughout the system’s lifecycle.

The design consists of a long, horizontal cylindrical shell through which hot air flows. The dryer utilizes a mechanical agitator to deagglomerate and mix the material in a hot, high-shear environment. This drying promotes effective heat transfer due to direct contact between the material and the drying medium.

All applications are run through the Scott Equipment Company Test Lab to demonstrate their capability to the end user while providing the data necessary for engineering and designing systems to meet production goals.

Every segment of the economy depends on industrial minerals when developing end products. Scott Equipment Company has over thirty years of experience designing bulk drying systems for the mining and mineral industry.