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Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

51U80
NECC (Shanghai)
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Spray Dryers: Model OADB-8/OPD-8 for Lab use, SFL/SFOC Series for advanced ceramics, SODA Series for Pharma and Food use

Spray Coolers: Spray cooling systems for various applications

Granulation Equipment: SFGA/GNU Series Fluid-bed granulation spray dryers

Specialized Drying Systems: SBDP Series Spray bag dryers, SCL/SCOC Series Closed-cycle spray dryers

Shanghai Ohkawara Dryers Co., Ltd. (上海大川原干燥设备有限公司) is a specialized manufacturer of high-performance spray dryers, granulation systems, and thermal processing equipment, located in Shanghai, China. As a joint venture associated with Japan’s Ohkawara Kakohki Co., Ltd.—a pioneer in spray drying technology—Shanghai Ohkawara has become a key player in supplying precision-engineered drying solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, advanced ceramics, and fine chemicals.

Brief History

Established to localize Japanese spray drying technology for the Chinese and broader Asian markets, Shanghai Ohkawara Dryers Co., Ltd. brings together decades of engineering experience and application-specific expertise. The company has steadily expanded its product range and service capabilities to support a growing client base in sectors that demand high levels of powder quality, hygiene, and process control.

With in-house R&D, application testing, and custom engineering, the company delivers turnkey solutions adapted to the most demanding thermal processing requirements.

Core Business

The company focuses on:

  • Spray Drying Systems for Industrial and Laboratory Use
  • Granulation and Agglomeration Equipment
  • Spray Cooling and Thermal Coating Systems
  • Customized Drying Solutions for Specialized Applications

It provides equipment design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and technical after-sales service, making it a one-stop solution for clients in process manufacturing.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Spray Dryers
Shanghai Ohkawara offers an extensive range of spray drying equipment tailored to various industries:

  • OADB-8 / OPD-8: Laboratory-scale spray dryers for R&D and formulation testing
  • SFL / SFOC Series: Spray dryers for advanced ceramics and high-value powder materials
  • SODA Series: Compact spray dryers designed for pharmaceutical and food-grade production environments

These systems are optimized for particle size control, thermal efficiency, and moisture uniformity.

2. Spray Coolers
Advanced spray cooling systems used for:

  • Controlled particle hardening
  • Coating and encapsulation
  • Thermally sensitive material processing

Used in the food, agrochemical, and specialty chemicals industries.

3. Granulation and Agglomeration Systems
High-efficiency fluid bed granulators such as:

  • SFGA Series: Ideal for producing dust-free, instant-soluble granules
  • GNU Series: Integrated systems for granulation and drying in a single step

Applications include instant beverages, pharmaceutical granules, and detergent powders.

4. Specialized Drying Systems

  • SBDP Series Spray Bag Dryers: Designed for handling corrosive or explosive materials
  • SCL / SCOC Series Closed-cycle Spray Dryers: Engineered for solvent recovery, inert atmosphere processing, and environmental control

These systems are widely adopted in high-end chemical and pharmaceutical processing environments.

Specialisation and Core USP

Shanghai Ohkawara’s competitive edge lies in its deep expertise in thermal and fluid engineering, allowing the company to deliver:

  • Precise control over particle morphology and moisture content
  • High thermal efficiency with reduced operational cost
  • Custom designs that comply with GMP, FDA, and CE standards
  • Advanced process automation and real-time data acquisition systems

The company’s access to Japanese engineering standards and localization expertise in China positions it uniquely in Asia’s process equipment landscape.

Financial Strength

Although detailed financials are not publicly disclosed, the company’s consistent investment in:

  • Manufacturing capacity
  • Application test centers
  • Participation in industry trade shows (e.g., CIPM, ProPak, CPhI China)

...suggests a stable financial footing and strong market demand. It is recognized among China’s top 10 spray dryer manufacturers by industry associations.

Shipment and Trade Data

Based on export and installation records:

  • Equipment shipped to more than 20 countries, including Japan, India, Indonesia, Germany, and Brazil
  • Key exports: Lab-scale spray dryers, closed-cycle spray drying systems, fluid bed granulators
  • Shipping formats: Custom-assembled stainless steel modules with ISO-compliant packing

The company supports overseas customers with remote commissioning and multilingual documentation.

Target Market

Shanghai Ohkawara Dryers serves a diverse industrial client base including:

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
  • Functional Food and Nutraceutical Companies
  • Advanced Ceramics and Electronics Material Producers
  • Dairy and Beverage Powder Processors
  • Agrochemical and Fine Chemical Plants

Its products are suited for any operation where powder properties, drying consistency, and hygienic design are mission-critical.

Capabilities

  • In-house engineering and fabrication
  • Pilot-scale test center for process validation
  • PLC and SCADA-based automation options
  • Compliance with GMP, ATEX, FDA, CE directives
  • On-site installation, calibration, and operator training

Shanghai Ohkawara can also offer custom airflow modeling, explosion-proof designs, and multi-stage drying systems.

Certifications and Compliance

The company manufactures equipment in accordance with:

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management
  • GMP and FDA standards for pharmaceutical equipment
  • CE Certification for exports to Europe
  • Explosion-proof (ATEX/IECEx) for flammable processing environments
  • Material traceability, pressure vessel certification (PED/ASME) for critical process equipment

All systems come with full documentation: User Manual, IQ/OQ Protocols, Electrical Schematics, FAT/SAT Reports.

Customer Testimonials

Customers across the pharmaceutical, ceramic, and food industries praise Shanghai Ohkawara for:

  • Reliable equipment performance and uptime
  • Precision in drying parameters and product consistency
  • Technical support during scale-up and commissioning
  • Long equipment lifespan and easy maintenance

Many domestic clients have scaled from lab equipment to commercial production using Ohkawara systems.

Major Achievements

  • Developed over 50 proprietary dryer models for customized applications
  • Installed 1,000+ spray drying and granulation systems globally
  • Recognized as a preferred vendor by leading Chinese pharma and dairy companies
  • Joint development projects with universities and R&D institutions
  • Key supplier to China's advanced ceramics and fine chemical processing sector

Shanghai Ohkawara Dryers Co., Ltd. continues to set benchmarks in spray drying and thermal processing by blending Japanese precision with localized innovation, providing reliable and efficient equipment solutions to global manufacturing industries.