Pharmaceutical Freeze Dryer NovaDryer-FS20
Main Features
- 1. Advanced Control & Software: Allows for real-time parameter modification and stage skipping
during the freeze-drying process, offering unparalleled flexibility
for process development.
- 2. Key Optional Features: The integrated eutectic point test device is crucial for
determining critical product parameters and designing optimal
primary drying cycles.
- 3. Precise Temperature Control: With a broad temperature range (-50°C to +80°C) and high
uniformity, it can handle a vast spectrum of R&D molecules and
formulations.
- 4. Flexible Vacuum System: The ability to configure various pump types allows researchers to
tailor the vacuum profile to the specific needs of novel, sensitive
products.
- 5. High-Performance Shelves: Superior heat transfer ensures that data collected during R&D
is accurate and scalable to manufacturing.
- 6. GMP-Compliant Chamber & Trap: Illuminated observation window allows for direct visual monitoring
of product behavior throughout the entire cycle.
- 7. Robust Refrigeration System: Ensures rapid and consistent freezing, a critical and often
variable step in formulation development.
Specifications
| Model | NovaDryer-FS20 |
|---|
| Shelf Area | m2 | 2 |
Vial Load Capacity (PCS) | Φ16mm | 10000 |
| Φ22mm | 5000 |
| Bulk Liquid Load Capacity | L | 40 |
| Shelf Dimensions (mm) | Width | 600 |
| Depth | 900 |
| Shelf Qty | PCS | 4+1 |
| Shelf Space | mm | 100 |
| Shelf Temp. Range | ℃ | -55~+80℃ |
| Condenser Temp. | ℃ | -75 |
| Max. Icing Capacity of Condenser | KG | 40 |
| PLC Controller | OMRON or S-i-e-m-e-n-s |
| Extreme Vacuum | Pa | 1 |
| Leakage Rate | PA.m³/S | 0.025 |
| Total Power | Kw | 20 |
| Length | mm | 4500 |
| Width | mm | 1800 |
| Height | mm | 3300 |
| Weight(*Type C) | KG | 5500 |
| Weight(*Type SC) | KG | 5500 |
FAQ
- Q: What is the HS code?
A: Typically 8419331000, 8419339090, or 8419399090. Confirm with
your local customs. - Q: How to get a quote and brochure?
A: Tell us the model and quantity. You'll receive a detailed quote
with specs and brochure. - Q: Compatible with 110V/60Hz or 220V/60Hz?
A: Yes. Supports 110V/60Hz and 200V-240V/50-60Hz. Specify your
requirement when ordering. - Q: Operating vacuum level?
A: 15Pa (0.15 mbar). - Q: English version available?
A: Yes. - Q: Can the power plug be replaced?
A: Yes. We provide cords with various international plugs. Specify
your standard. - Q: Ready to use upon delivery?
A: Almost. Connect the pump, plug in, and power on. Use the touch
screen to operate. - Q: Difficult to install for first-time users?
A: No. We provide a manual, picture checklist, and a setup video
for easy installation. - Q: Can I get an oil-free vacuum pump?
A: Yes, as an optional upgrade for extra cost. - Q: What is the packaging?
A: Strong plywood crate for safe international shipping. - Q: Can it ship by air?
A: Yes, but extra inspections/fees apply for refrigerant. Sea
freight is more cost-effective. - Q: Can we check quality before shipment?
A: Yes. We provide photos and videos of your actual unit for
approval before shipping. - Q: Payment terms?
A: T/T (Bank Transfer). - Q: Delivery time?
A: 5-20 working days after payment, depending on order. - Q: Company location? Can we visit?
A: Based in Shanghai with a factory nearby. Visits are welcome. - Q: What certifications?
A: ISO 9001 and CE. - Q: After-sales service?
A: Includes online support, video training, quick spare parts
supply, and optional factory training. - Q: Warranty?
A: 12-month standard warranty (14 months for stock orders).
Lifetime maintenance support.
About Freeze Drying Technology
An ancient preservation process, freeze-drying (lyophilization)
enhances portability by freezing materials and sublimating water
via pressure reduction. It began with 13th-century Andean Indians
and advanced in the 1950s. World War II saw its first application
for blood plasma. Post-war, it became common in consumer foods.
Albert Altmann freeze-dried organs in 1890; 1920s patents covered
rabies virus freeze-drying. The 1950s introduced camping food uses.
NASA employed it for astronaut food, famously with freeze-dried ice
cream on space missions. Nestlé’s 1965 freeze-dried instant coffee
mainstreamed it. Historically, Aztecs and Eskimos used similar
techniques for biological samples. Modern processes freeze products
in designed chambers with heating to create solid granules based on
chamber speed and geometry.
Benefits include extended shelf life (7–8 times longer than fresh),
nutritional preservation, cost savings, and convenience.
Freeze-dried foods are nutritious, and dairy retains probiotics.
Senova freeze dryers, used globally in homes, labs, and industries
for 15 years, provide reliable support across 80+ countries, with
an EU office in 2024.