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In a context driven by the exponential growth of electric vehicles and the transition towards a more sustainable economy, battery recycling has become one of the key challenges for the industry. At Bachiller, we have spent years developing advanced technological solutions designed to support this process in an efficient, safe, and sustainable way.

Our range of vacuum dryers has proven to be an optimal solution for processing materials generated during battery recycling operations, particularly in critical stages where solvents, moisture, and volatile compounds must be removed under controlled conditions. Thanks to vacuum technology, these drying processes can be carried out safely while allowing the precise separation of solids and solvents for reuse, improving overall process efficiency.

Bachiller has gained solid experience in this sector through the extensive testing activities carried out at our Test Center. Over the years, we have successfully worked on several key applications related to battery recycling, validating our technology under real operating conditions.

One of the most relevant applications has been the recycling of black mass, a complex material recovered from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries consisting of a concentrated mixture of metal compounds — mainly oxides — containing lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, together with graphite and other residual cell components. Our vacuum drying technology has demonstrated excellent performance in the safe and efficient treatment of these sensitive materials.

We have also conducted trials focused on the recycling of NMC cathode production scrap, helping manufacturers recover valuable raw materials generated during battery manufacturing processes.

In addition, Bachiller has participated in projects involving the recycling of pre-shredded batteries, where the treatment of heterogeneous and potentially hazardous materials requires robust, reliable, and highly controlled process solutions.

The trials carried out at our Test Center have confirmed the effectiveness of our vacuum drying systems in the treatment of complex materials generated from battery recycling operations. The results obtained demonstrate not only high process efficiency, but also safe operation and excellent adaptability to the demanding requirements of this industry.

Beyond process performance, vacuum drying technology also plays an important role in sustainability. By improving solvent recovery, minimizing emissions, and facilitating the recovery of valuable materials, vacuum dryers contribute directly to reducing the environmental impact of battery recycling operations. This fully aligns with the growing global demand for cleaner and more circular industrial processes.

At Bachiller, we are proud to contribute to the development of more sustainable industrial solutions and to support our customers in optimizing their recycling processes through innovative and reliable technologies.

If you would like to learn more about our solutions for battery recycling applications, our team will be pleased to meet you at the trade fair and discuss your project requirements in detail. You can also contact us through our website: https://bachiller.com/en/contact/

We are pleased to announce that we have recently manufactured a double cone vacuum dryer with rotary drum for a major Spanish chemical multinational.

This BICUUM dryer, with a capacity of 600 liters in AISI-304-L, is designed to operate at high temperatures required by the product process, using a chain drive to ensure its efficiency and durability.

In addition to the vacuum dryer, we have also provided a vacuum and solvent recovery unit to complement our client’s installation.

We are proud to continue offering innovative and quality solutions in the chemical sector.

We start the year with great enthusiasm and dedication to our work!

We have just delivered a set of two vertical vacuum dryers Supradry SDV-010 of 1,000 liters in AISI-304-L stainless steel to a large British company with more than 100 years of history dedicated to the chemical sector.

In this project, our client required dryers that were very careful with their product, which in this case were polymers, and that were able to reduce the humidity of this from 0.2% to 0.01%.

To achieve a reliable industrial process, we previously tested the process in our Test Center. Once the necessary adjustments were made and the desired results were obtained, we scaled the equipment to achieve the performance required by our client.

We have just supplied a skid-mounted unit for the vacuum drying of monohydrated lithium hydroxide crystals for a North American chemical multinational.

The “plug-and-play” unit is composed of a 30 liter BICUUM MBC-S rotary vacuum dryer equipped with all the necessary peripheral equipment required for an eficient vacuum drying operation, with automated control System of the process through touch panel, vacuum and sovent recovery unit, thermal oil heating unit and chilled water generator. The equipment is installed on a frame with adjustable legs, with all necessary connection pipes, instruments and wiring, required for its correct operation.

We have manufactured a Supradry SDV-010 of 1,000 liters in C-276 for a North American multinational in the technology sector.

The equipment consists of a vertical ribbon vacuum dryer with cartridge filter, power panel and touch panel control, a vacuum skid and a solvent recovery unit.

In this project, the client required a vacuum dryer to be able to reduce the humidity of its thermosensitive product from 0.1% to 0.01%.

To achieve an industrial process with reliable results, we previously simulated the client’s process in its Test Center. Once the necessary adjustments were made and the expected results were obtained, the equipment was scaled with the appropriate technology to a desired standard industrial size.

Bachiller has manufactured a set of three SUPRADRY SDV vacuum dryers of 2,000 liters in AISI-316L, for a French chemical multinational, present in more than 20 countries around the world.

In this project, the client required a vacuum dryer that could separate some salts from a solvent used in their process, and thus be able to reuse these salts in future production batches to increase significantly the performance of their production line and reduce their operating costs.