Pilot Freeze Dryer BFD-5

BFD-5 Pilot Freeze Dryer

Lab R&D and Small-scale Trial Freeze Dryer

The BFD-5 pilot freeze dryer is developed specially for R&D laboratories to conduct research development activities and analyze small freeze drying batches. It offers up to 0.64m2 shelf area and has a 35L ice condenser.

The BFD-5 freeze dryer is all-in-one design, all associated machinery involved with the operation of it is installed in a powder coated steel cabinet, with casters and height adjustable feet. The machine is delivered fully assembled, plug and play. A wide variety of accessories can be integrated into the system to meet the diverse needs of freeze drying applications in industrial laboratories.

Key Features and Benefits

01.

Compact

All-in-one system, plug and play delivery.

02.

Versatile

Drying cycle research, process optimization and to process small production batches.

03.

Advanced Performance

Similar technical features and system performance to the industrial units.

04.

Flexible Configuration

A wide range of accessories can be equipped to expand machine functions.

05.

S/S Fabricated

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

06.

PLC Based Controller

Interface with user friendly touch screen HMI, reliable and easy to use.

07.

Up to 0.64m2 Shelf area

User can select up to 6+1 shelves, total 0.64m2 shelf area.

08.

35L Condenser Capacity

Ice condenser volume 35L, capable of condensing up to 10Kg of vapor in 24hrs.

09.

2-Chamber System

Rectangular drying chamber, horizontal cylindrical ice condenser.

10.

Fluid-Based Shelves

High efficiency and guarantee shelves temperature uniformity.

11.

Shelf Spacing

Optional from 380mm (1+1 shelf config.) to 50mm (6+1 shelf config.) fit various product form or vial type.

Technical Specifications

Model BFD-5
Condenser Volume 35L
Condenser Performance 10Kgs/24Hrs
Shelf Size W/270*D/400mm
Install Size W/1200*D/920*H/1750mm
Clean Room Version W/700*D/2000*H/2350mm
Weight 600Kgs~850Kgs as per configuration
Power Install 7.5Kw
Voltage 380V/50Hz/3P
Model BFD-5
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 2 3 4 5 6
Shelf Area 0.21m2 0.32m2 0.43m2 0.54m2 0.64m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 116mm 83mm 63mm 50mm
No. of Shelves 2 3 4 5 6
Shelf Area 0.21m2 0.32m2 0.43m2 0.54m2 0.64m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 116mm 83mm 63mm 50mm
2R 838 1257 1676 2095
6R 440 660 880 1100
10R 360 540 720
20R 224 336 448
30R 224 336
50H 110 165
100H 64 96

Basic Configuration and Add-ons

  • All-in-one design.
  • All sub-systems are contructed in a powder coated steel cabinet, with casters and height adjustable feet.
  • All sides panels can be opened for maintaining.
  • Rectangular drying chamber with PUF 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.
  • 2-stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pump inbuilt.
  • 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.
  • Clean room configuration.
  • Vials closing under vacuum environment.
  • S/S316L material.
  • Solvent package.
  • Inert gas backfill.
  • Condenser & chamber isolate valve.
  • Scroll vacuum pump.
  • Capacitive vacuum gauge.
  • Eutectic point detector.
  • PC control software.
  • Water cooled compressor system.
  • Reciprocating compressor.
  • CIP.

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