Next Generation Vacuum Tray Drying with CakeStand™

Powder Systems Limited (PSL) has introduced the next generation of vacuum tray drying technology with the CakeStand™, a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the evolving demands of modern industries. With modular options, enhanced efficiency, and advanced containment-ready features, CakeStand™ is setting a new benchmark for drying solutions in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and emerging sectors such as battery processing and precious metals.

As industries push for greater efficiency, compliance, and sustainability, manufacturers require solutions that can scale effortlessly, integrate seamlessly, and ensure precision drying across applications. CakeStand™ represents a leap forward in vacuum tray drying technology, delivering the flexibility and performance needed to support both R&D and full-scale commercial production.

Whether ensuring the purity of high-potency APIs in pharmaceuticals, maintaining strict hygiene standards for biopharmaceuticals, or controlling contamination in the processing of next-generation battery materials, CakeStand™ has been engineered to address the most critical drying challenges of today and tomorrow.

CakeStand™ is trusted by industries where precision and compliance are paramount. Designed in line with global regulatory standards, including cGMP, ATEX/NFPA, FDA CFR 21 Part 11, its advanced capabilities make it the ideal drying solution for sensitive and high-value materials.

For pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CakeStand™ offers:

• Advanced containment-ready options for handling high-potency APIs (HPAPIs) and biologics.
• Enhanced cleanability, with wash-in-place (WIP) technology, and easy-access surfaces that simplify cleaning validation and reduce downtime.
• Uniform drying precision with inert gas purging, ensuring product consistency and compliance with strict industry regulations.

For battery material processing, CakeStand™ delivers:

• Contamination-controlled drying, ensuring cathode and anode purity to maximise energy density and battery performance.
• Scalability, enabling manufacturers to transition seamlessly from pilot trials to full-scale production.
• Energy-efficient operation, reducing waste and supporting sustainability targets in battery manufacturing.

The next generation of CakeStand™ has been optimised for efficiency and adaptability, ensuring manufacturers can reduce lead times, lower costs, and improve process consistency. Its direct heating shelves provide uniform temperature control, minimising variability and enhancing product quality. Designed with ergonomic handling and seamless system integration, CakeStand™ offers a streamlined approach to drying that supports high-performance output across diverse applications.

With over 35 years of expertise, PSL continues to lead the way in innovative process solutions, working alongside global manufacturers to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability. CakeStand™ is more than just a vacuum tray dryer – it is a future-proof system designed to adapt, evolve, and support industry excellence.

“PSL has always been committed to delivering forward-thinking solutions that enable manufacturers to enhance productivity, meet regulatory requirements, and optimise energy use. With the CakeStand™, we are setting a new standard in vacuum tray drying by providing a modular, scalable, and precision-engineered system that meets the demands of both traditional and emerging industries.”

Amanda Gowans – CEO, Powder Systems Limited

CakeStand™ is available for manufacturers looking to elevate their drying processes and future-proof their production lines.

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