Pilot Freeze Dryer BFD-2

BFD-2 Laboratory Benchtop Freeze Dryer for Advanced Research Development

Lab Advanced Research Benchtop Freeze Dryer

An extremely compact benchtop unit with high control performance, the Vikumer BFD-2 laboratory freeze dryer helps researchers dive deep into freeze drying, understand key parameters during the process, program and optimize drying steps.

The BFD-2 freeze dryer is equipped with the most advanced PLC and user friendly touch screen HMI based controller which allows user accurately control the freeze drying process and monitor key parameters.

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Key Features and Benefits

01.

Benchtop Unit

Portable and small size.

02.

A Dependable Tool for Lab R&D

Insight into freeze drying and know more of the technology.

03.

Process Controllable

Enable user set various drying steps and step parameters (shelf temp., lasting time and vacuum).

04.

Advanced Performance

Similar technical features and system performance to pilot units.

05.

PLC Based Controller

Guarantees system reliability and optimum freeze drying results.

06.

Lyo-pilot Control System

Intuitive interface, graphic display system working status, drying recipe management, online check drying data and trend.

07.

Up to 0.26m2 Shelf area

User can select up to 3+1 shelves, total 0.26m2 shelf area.

08.

5.5L Condenser Capacity

Ice condenser capable of condensing up to 3kg of vapor in 24hrs.

09.

S/S Fabricated

S/S product chamber, shelves, trays, condenser and pipelines.

Technical Specifications

Model BFD-2
Condenser Volume 5.5L
Condenser Performance 3kg/24Hrs
Shelf Size W/250*D/350mm
Install Size W/1000*D/800*H/700mm
Weight 200~300kg as per configuration
Power Install 3.5Kw
Voltage 220V/50Hz/1P
Model BFD-2
Shelf Temperature Control Range -50C ~ +70C
Lowest Shelf Temperature -55C
Shelf Temperature Control Accuracy <+/-1C
Shelf Cooling Rate +20C to -40C < 90Min
Shelf Heating Rate -40C to +20C <60Min
Condenser Cooling Rate +20 to -40C <15Min
Condenser Lowest <-85C
Vacuumize ATM ~ 133Pa <30Min
Vacuum Final <1Pa
No. of Shelves 1 2 3
Shelf Area 0.08m2 0.18m2 0.26m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 83mm 50mm
No. of Shelves 1 2 3
Shelf Area 0.08m2 0.18m2 0.26m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 83mm 50mm
2R 336 672
6R 170 340
10R 144 288
20R 84 168
30R 84
50H 40
100H 28

Basic Configuration and Add-ons

  • Benchtop with rubber feet.
  • All sides panels can be opened for maintaining.
  • Rectangular drying chamber with rubber sponge insulation layer.
  • S/S304 fabricated, inner wall fine polish Ra<0.8um.
  • DN32 validation port.
  • Double hinged, acrylic chamber door with D-form, lubricate-free silicone rubber gasket.
  • S/S304 fabricated heating-plates.
  • Sandwich structure, fluid circulates inside for product heating and chilling.
  • All heating-plates both surface polished Ra<0.6um.
  • All heating-plates surface flatness <0.5mm/m.
  • S/S304 fabricated, horizontal cylindrical ice condenser.
  • Condenser cooled by refrigerant direct expansion.
  • Auto defrost by surrounded electric heating rods.
  • Manually water drain valve.
  • DN32 validation port.
  • Cascade compressor system, air cooling method.
  • Oversized compressors for stable performance.
  • Heat transfer fluid based system for shelves/products heating and cooling.
  • S/S304 plate heat exchanger.
  • Canned type fluid circulates pump.
  • Multi-element type heating bar, PID control.
  • Vacuum pump external install besides freeze dryer base unit.
  • KF25 vacuum connection.
  • Chamber pressure auto regulate kit attached.
  • Manually vacuum release valve.
  • PT-100 temperature sensors for fluid, shelf, product and condenser.
  • Pirani type vacuum gauge.
  • PLC based control system.
  • Touch screen HMI with Lyo-pilot interface.
  • Vials closing under vacuum environment.
  • S/S316L material.
  • Internal ice condenser.
  • Side mounted flask connectors.
  • Solvent package.
  • Inert gas backfill port.
  • Condenser & chamber isolate valve.
  • Scroll vacuum pump.
  • Capacitive vacuum gauge.
  • Eutectic point detector.
  • PC control software.

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