Lecithin Dehydration / Drying / Degumming

LCI pioneered both the development of thin-film evaporation and its application to the drying of lecithin. LCI (Luwa) thin-film drying technology has been used successfully to dry lecithin for over 40 years with dozens of operating plants worldwide. LCI Lecithin Dryers and systems provide the following benefits:

More than 150 man-years experience in lecithin drying
Spare parts and other support service available 24/7
Operating plants with capacities from 1,300 to 25,000 metric tons per year (dry basis)
Final lecithin moistures as low as 0.1%
Automated adjustment of lecithin acetone insolubles and acid values can be provided
Scope of supply: Lecithin Dryer only to a complete dryer system with cooling, vacuum system, and controls
Skid mounting available

Learn more: Innovations in Continuous Lecithin Drying (pdf)