Laboratory Trial Freeze Dryer

Laboratory Trial Freeze Dryer

Laboratory Trial Freeze Dryers bridge benchtop formulation testing and pilot-scale production. Designed for research institutes, pharmaceutical laboratories, and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), these systems determine critical process parameters (CPPs) including collapse temperature, primary drying rates, and desorption endpoints.
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Technical Parameters

Laboratory Trial Freeze Dryers bridge benchtop formulation testing and pilot-scale production. Designed for research institutes, pharmaceutical laboratories, and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), these systems determine critical process parameters (CPPs) including collapse temperature, primary drying rates, and desorption endpoints.


Granular control over shelf thermal profiles and chamber pressure ensures seamless scale-up to production units without reformulation failure. Built within our ISO-certified facility, each system undergoes rigorous component matching and factory floor assembly.

 

Product Range

 

 

Model Series

Ice Condenser Capacity

Shelf Area

Min. Condenser Temp.

Primary Application

LTF-10

10 kg / 24h

0.12 m2

<= -55°C / -80°C

Early-stage formulation & peptide R&D

LTF-30

30 kg / 24h

0.35 m2

<= -80°C

Vaccine stabilization & clinical batch prep

LTF-50

50 kg / 24h

0.70 m2

<= -80°C

Pilot-scale scale-up & small-batch production

 

Technical Specifications

 

 

Parameter Category

Technical Specification

Engineering Details & Standards

Refrigeration & Condenser

Condenser Temperature

<= -80°C (Dual-stage hermetic refrigeration, CFC-free refrigerants R404A/R508B)

 

Ice Condenser Capacity

10 kg to 50 kg / 24h (Configurable by model series)

 

Defrost System

Automated hot-gas rapid defrost cycle

Shelf & Chamber

Shelf Temperature Range

-55°C to +70°C (Control accuracy: +/- 1°C)

 

Shelf Configuration

3 to 5 modular shelves (316L stainless steel, surface roughness Ra <= 0.5 um)

 

Ultimate Vacuum Pressure

< 5 Pa (Clean, dry chamber)

Control & Automation

Control Architecture

Siemens PLC coupled with a 10-inch color HMI

 

Software Capabilities

Automated profile execution, manual override, and real-time SCADA data logging

 

Data Integrity

21 CFR Part 11 compliant audit trails and electronic signatures (Optional)

Utilities & Compliance

Power Supply

220V / 380V, 50/60Hz, 3-phase

 

Electrical Standards

CE and UL-compliant control panel construction, IEC 61010-1 safety tested

 

Vacuum Sealing Options

Pneumatic bottom-up/top-down stoppering mechanism

 

Applications

 

 

01/

Pharmaceutical Formulations: Lyophilization of monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, enzymes, and antibiotics.

02/

Biological Samples: Preservation of blood plasma, bacterial strains, viral vectors, and diagnostic reagents.

03/

Material Science: Drying of metal oxide nanoparticles, polymers, and porous catalysts.

04/

Food & Botanical R&D: Bioactive compound stabilization and reference sample preparation.

 

Customization Options

 

 

Stoppering Mechanisms: Pneumatic bottom-up/top-down vial sealing under vacuum or inert gas.


Vacuum Modulation: Proportional control valves for precise chamber pressure adjustment via sterile nitrogen injection.


Instrumentation: Pirani and capacitance manometers (Baratron) for dual-range vacuum sensing; dedicated product thermocouples.


Inert Purging: Mass flow controller (MFC) integrated ports for nitrogen/argon backfilling.

 

Quality Control

 

 

Material Verification: Positive Material Identification (PMI) on all 316L product-contact surfaces, backed by EN 10204 3.1 certificates.


Pressure Testing: Hydrostatic testing of condenser coils and shelf circuits at 1.5x maximum allowable working pressure.


Leak Detection: Helium mass spectrometer testing on chambers and welds (leak rate < 1 x 10^-9 Pa*m3/s).


Electrical Safety: Dielectric strength and insulation resistance testing per IEC 61010-1.

 

Packaging & International Shipping

 

 

Crates: ISPM 15 heat-treated wooden crates with internal elastomer shock absorbers.


Moisture Barriers: Vacuum-sealed barrier foil wrapping containing indicating silica gel desiccant.


Documentation: FAT protocols, material certificates, sensor calibration logs, and electrical/piping schematics included.

 

Technical Support & After-Sales Service

 

 

Warranty & SL12-month standard international warranty with a guaranteed 24-hour remote technical response SLA.


Commissioning: Digital installation guides, remote video support, and optional on-site IQ/OQ validation services.


Spare Parts: Regional stocking of critical replacement items (vacuum pump rebuild kits, solenoid valves, heating elements).


Remote Diagnostics: Ethernet-enabled HMI access for secure fault diagnosis and PID tuning.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Q: What is the standard lead time?

A: Standard benchtop configurations ship in 6 to 8 weeks. Custom or cGMP-configured units require 12 to 16 weeks.

Q: Does the unit support automated defrosting?

A: Yes. The condenser coil includes a dedicated hot-gas defrost cycle.

Q: What vacuum pump is supplied?

A: Rotary vane dual-stage oil-sealed pumps are standard; dry scroll pumps are available upon request.

Q: Are IQ/OQ protocols provided?

A: Complete Installation and Operational Qualification documentation templates are supplied for regulated environments.

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