Pilot Freeze Dryer BFD-5Slim

BFD-5Slim Pilot Freeze Dryer

Laboratory Research and Development Freeze Dryer

The BFD-5Slim pilot freeze dryer is designed to develop and optimize freeze drying recipes, as well as to perform small production batches. It is compact size but has the same features as other Vikumer pilot units.

The BFD-5Slim features fluid based shelf system and PLC based control system, allowing user accurately control the entire freeze drying process and monitor key parameters. And a wide variety of accessories can be integrated into the system to make the BFD-5Slim a powerful tool for all industry laboratories.

Key Features and Benefits

01.

Minimum Footprint

Compact size.

02.

Flexible Configuration

A wide range accessories can be integrated to satisfy any freeze drying applications.

03.

Best solution for laboratories

A powerful tool throughout your freeze drying project, from laboratory R&D to small batch test.

04.

Process Controllable

Enable user set various drying steps and step parameters, find out key points in freeze drying.

05.

High Performance

Similar technical features and system performance to the pilot units.

06.

Advanced Control System

Based on PLC and user-friendly touch screen HMI with Lyo-pilot interface.

07.

S/S Fabricated

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

08.

2-Chamber System

Rectangular drying chamber, horizontal cylindrical ice condenser.

09.

Up to 0.32m2 Shelf area

User can select up to 3+1 shelves, total 0.32m2 shelf area.

10.

Fluid-Based Shelves

High efficiency and guarantee shelves temperature uniformity.

11.

Shelf Spacing

Optional from 182mm (1+1 shelf config.) to 50mm (3+1 shelf config.) fit various product form or vial type.

12.

11L Condenser Capacity

Ice condenser volume 11L, capable of condensing up to 5Kg of vapor in 24hrs.

Technical Specifications

Model BFD-5Slim
Condenser Volume 11L
Condenser Performance 5Kgs/24Hrs
Shelf Size W/270*D/400mm
Install Size W/820*D/930*H/1800mm
Weight 400Kgs~550Kgs as per configuration
Power Install 5.5Kw
Voltage 220V/50Hz/1P
Model BFD-5Slim
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 0.1m2 0.21m2 0.32m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 83mm 50mm
No. of Shelves 1 2 3
Shelf Area 0.1m2 0.21m2 0.32m2
Shelf Spacing 182mm 83mm 50mm
2R 419 838
6R 220 440
10R 180 360
20R 112 224
30R 112
50H 55
100H 32

Basic Configuration and Add-ons

  • Freestanding 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.
  • 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.
  • Solvent package.
  • Inert gas backfill.
  • Condenser & chamber isolate valve.
  • Oil sealed vacuum pump.
  • Scroll vacuum pump.
  • Capacitive vacuum gauge.
  • Eutectic point detector.
  • PC control software.

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