Monensin drying

Monensin drying is an essential industrial step in producing stable, bio-active formulations of Monensin sodium, a polyether ionophore antibiotic widely used as a feed additive for ruminants (e.g., cattle, sheep) to control coccidiosis and improve feed efficiency. Common Drying Method: Flash Dryer

Monensin drying is an essential industrial step in producing stable, bio-active formulations of Monensin sodium, a polyether ionophore antibiotic widely used as a feed additive for ruminants (e.g., cattle, sheep) to control coccidiosis and improve feed efficiency. Drying removes solvents or moisture post-synthesis or fermentation, ensuring product efficacy, shelf stability, and safe handling.

Process Optimization

Carrier Addition: Blend with mineral carriers (e.g., calcium carbonate) pre-drying to protect against degradation.
Low-Temp Staged Drying: Vacuum dry → gentle fluidized bed finish to avoid overheating.
Inert Atmosphere: N₂ blanketing throughout drying/packaging to prevent oxidation.
Stabilizers: Add antioxidants (e.g., BHT) if solvent traces persist.

Applications of Dried Monensin

Animal Feed: Premixes for cattle/poultry (dose: 15–30 g/ton feed).
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Controlled-release boluses.
Research: Reference standards for microbiological assays.

Common Drying Method:

Flash Dryer :

High-Efficiency Drying Mechanism: XSG Series Spin Flash Dryer employs a tangential air inlet and a high-speed stirrer to create a powerful rotating wind field. This ensures efficient heat transfer and uniform drying of paste, cake, and slurry materials.
Advanced Material Processing: The equipment processes raw materials through a combination of cutting, shearing, blowing, floating, and rotating actions, transforming them into granulated form. This enhances material separation and strengthens the heating exchange process.