Kavon Filter Products
Fluid-bed dryer bags

Kavon provides custom replacement fluid-bed dryer bags for US and European equipment models. The bags are appropriate for wet granulation, dry filtration, and wet and dry coating applications. The company offers flexible 1–4-bag systems in various fabrics choices and also repairs bags. Kavon Filter Products, Wall Township, NJ ¦ www.kavonfilter.com ¦ tel. 732.938.3135

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