PINK GmbH Thermosystem VUT Vacuum Circulating Air Oven

PINK VUT vacuum circulating air ovens are designed for drying processes that require both vacuum and circulating air within the same system concept.

Unlike standard vacuum drying ovens that rely primarily on vacuum and heat, VUT ovens combine circulating air heating with vacuum drying for products that are embedded in a carrier or that do not transfer heat effectively by conduction. In operation, the product is heated to a defined temperature by circulating air before vacuum is generated in the chamber.

Process Controls Corporation - PINK GmbH Thermosystem VUT Vacuum Circulating Air Oven

This vacuum circulating air cycle can be repeated as needed based on the drying behavior of the product.

The VUT design is suited for applications where a staged sequence of circulating air heating and vacuum drying is required, rather than a conventional circulating air-only or vacuum-only drying process.

VUT ovens may be configured for inline systems with circulating air heating zones and a vacuum drying zone. The system can also incorporate specially positioned air baffles to support defined airflow through the chamber.

Available configuration details include heating by hot water, thermal oil, or electric heating, high-grade stainless-steel construction, ground and polished or mill finish surfaces, and options such as charging trays, charging and support cart loading, wall installation, pass-through design with lock function, ATEX design, and automated loading and charging when specified for the application.

Key Characteristics

Vacuum circulating air drying oven design
Drying principle based on vacuum, circulating air, and heat
Intended for products embedded in product carriers or products with poor heat transfer by conduction
Circulating air heats the product before vacuum is generated
Vacuum circulating air cycle can be repeated based on product drying behavior
Inline configuration available with circulating air heating zones and a vacuum drying zone
Specially positioned air baffles available for defined airflow
Heating options include hot water, thermal oil, and electric heating
High-grade stainless steel construction
Ground and polished or mill finish surface options
Charging trays available in standard and pharmaceutical design
Charging and support cart loading option
Wall installation option
Pass-through design with lock function option
ATEX design option
Automated loading and charging option
Maximum temperature listed at 200°C
Shelf area and interior volume available on request
Validatable CIP is not indicated for VUT in the system overview

Ideal Applications

Products positioned in carriers during drying
Materials with limited heat transfer by conduction
Drying processes requiring both circulating air heating and vacuum drying
Applications where the product is heated before vacuum is applied
Processes that may require repeated vacuum circulating air cycles
Inline drying systems with separate circulating air heating and vacuum drying zones
Product handling setups requiring charging trays or charging/support cart loading
Installations requiring wall installation or pass-through configuration when specified
Applications where defined airflow through the system is important