Pilot Freeze Dryers
Freeze drying systems for industry laboratories and professional research centers
Vikumer’s BFD series pilot-scale freeze dryers are designed for professional laboratories and R&D institutes for advanced research and small scale production. They have the similar technical features and system performance to the commercial units, allowing user precisely control and monitor the freeze drying process, as well as acquisite the drying data.
The BFD pilot production freeze drying machines are fully assembled and strictly quality and performance tested before shipment. User can quickly put it into service after connect electric and compressed air (in some case).
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Applications
Scale-up from laboratory to production
Freeze drying cycle development and optimization
Process validation and parameter verification
Small-scale to pilot batch production
Key Features and Benefits
- Bridges the gap between laboratory and production scale.
- Meet laboratory R&D, clinical trials and small pilot production demand.
- Reduce scale-up risks before full manufacturing.
- Support repeatable and consistent pilot batches.
- Similar technical features and control performance to the commercial units.
- Control system based on PLC and user friendly HMI, Lyo-pilot intuitive interface.
- Up to 2.83m2 shelf area and 50kg vapors collect capacity.
- Rectangular product chamber offers several benefits.
- Fluid based shelves, high temperature uniformity.
- External ice condenser, large capacity and minimum impact to chamber temperature.
- S/S fabricated shelves, chamber and condenser.
- A wide range of accessories can be installed to expand functions.
- Permanant technical support and after sale service.
BFD Models At a Glance
Models Comparison
| BFD-5Slim | BFD-5 | BFD-10 | BFD-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condenser Cap. | 11L | 35L | 50L | 100L |
| Shelf Area (Max) | 0.32m2 | 0.64m2 | 1.26m2 | 2.83m2 |
| 2R Vial Capacity (Max) | 838 | 2095 | 5088 | 9864 |
| Condenser Temp. Options | -45C/-85C | -45C/-85C | -45C/-85C | -45C/-85C |
| Installed Size (W*D*H) |
820*930*1800mm | 1200*920*1750mm | 1350*980*1950mm | 1200*2300*2450mm |
| Clean Room Config. | 820*930*1800mm | 700*2000*2350mm | 800*2300*2450mm | 1200*2300*2450mm |
| Application Focus | Early-stage feasibility study | Process development, small-scale production | Pilot production, process optimization | Scale-up, technology transfer |
How to Choose
The BFD series pilot freeze dryers are designed to satisfy ‘phase 1’ in the entire FD development stage (feasibility study, cycle development, process optimization, small volume trial, pilot test, technology transfer preparation etc.). All BFD models share the same control philosophy and process flexibility, based on the pilot stage sub-phases, you are easily choosing the right model with following advises.
