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Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8
The QualiRFD™ 8 Medium R&D Freeze Dryer delivers production-like precision in a compact, pilot-scale design. Ideal for parameter testing, method refinement, and scale-up studies, it enables researchers to replicate full-scale freeze-drying behavior in a mid-size system.
Designed for R&D teams running multiple experimental cycles, the QualiRFD™ 8 offers stable and consistent process control. Its industrial-style PLC and dedicated control interface allow recipe management, real-time data recording, cycle curve generation, alarms, and comprehensive reporting—making it easier to compare results, fine-tune setpoints, and maintain detailed documentation.
Applications of the QualiRFD™ 8 Medium R&D Freeze Dryer
Pharmaceutical Freeze-Drying Development:
Refine cycle parameters for sensitive formulations with precise control of shelf temperature and vacuum. The QualiRFD™ 8 mirrors production-scale freeze dryer performance, enabling accurate parameter adjustment before transitioning to larger systems.
Biotech and Life Science Sample Preparation:
Ensure consistent freeze-drying of proteins, biologics, and other research samples. The platform supports early R&D and process scale-up, providing reproducible results across multiple runs with stable thermal and vacuum control.
Specialty Materials and Chemical Engineering:
Handle materials with low critical temperatures and narrow processing windows. The QualiRFD™ 8 is designed to optimize processes that conventional freeze dryers may not accommodate, offering targeted control for challenging applications.
Food Process Trials and Scale-Up Studies:
Support recipe testing, texture retention studies, and smooth scale-up to larger systems. The QualiRFD™ 8 delivers industrial-style heating and cooling dynamics, along with recorded process curves, for reliable pilot-scale freeze-drying and process transfer.
Standards and Compliance
- ISO 13408-3: Guidelines for aseptic freeze-drying in healthcare product development.
- ASTM E3250: Best practices for temperature and pressure instrumentation in freeze-drying processes.
- IEC 61010-1: General electrical safety requirements for laboratory and control equipment.
Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8 Key Features
- Pilot-Scale Design: Engineered to replicate production freeze dryer performance, supporting parameter optimization and smooth scale-up.
- Tray and Cold-Trap System: Ensures uniform drying across all shelves for consistent results.
- Industrial-Style Heating and Cooling: Shelf temperature rates up to 1 °C/min deliver precise thermal control similar to full-scale equipment.
- Hygienic Stainless-Steel Construction: All product-contact surfaces are stainless steel with a layout optimized for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Advanced PLC Control: Includes recipe storage, real-time data recording, cycle curve generation, reporting, alarms, and full process history.
- Optional R&D Enhancements: Supports advanced capabilities such as vacuum level monitoring, eutectic point testing, chamber isolation valve, and remote operation via PC or mobile devices.
Theory and Method
Freeze drying begins by freezing the product, turning water into ice. A vacuum is applied to allow ice to sublimate directly into vapor, which is collected by the cold trap. Precise shelf temperature control regulates heat during sublimation, while secondary drying removes residual moisture to achieve the desired final level. The SY-30F supports program-based operation with recorded cycle curves, enabling segment fine-tuning and consistent repeatability across multiple runs.
Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8 Technical Specification
| Specification | QualiRFD™ 8 |
|---|---|
| Freeze drying area | 0.4 m² |
| Cold trap temperature | < -75 °C (no-load) |
| Vacuum level | ≤ 1 Pa (no-load) |
| Shelf temperature range | -55 to +70 °C (no-load) |
| Maximum ice capacity | ≥ 8 kg/24 h |
| Number of shelf layers | 4 + 1 |
| Material tray size | 340 × 300 mm |
| Shelf spacing | 50 mm |
| Overall power | 4.5 kW |
| Weight | 400 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 825 × 928 × 1366 mm |
| Loadable materials | 4 L/kg |
| Defrost mode | Natural defrost |
| Safety devices | Audible alarm, emergency stop switch, overpressure protection |
| Voltage | Single-phase 3-wire, 220 V (110V is also available) |
Description
Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8
The QualiRFD™ 8 Medium R&D Freeze Dryer delivers production-like precision in a compact, pilot-scale design. Ideal for parameter testing, method refinement, and scale-up studies, it enables researchers to replicate full-scale freeze-drying behavior in a mid-size system.
Designed for R&D teams running multiple experimental cycles, the QualiRFD™ 8 offers stable and consistent process control. Its industrial-style PLC and dedicated control interface allow recipe management, real-time data recording, cycle curve generation, alarms, and comprehensive reporting—making it easier to compare results, fine-tune setpoints, and maintain detailed documentation.
Applications of the QualiRFD™ 8 Medium R&D Freeze Dryer
Pharmaceutical Freeze-Drying Development:
Refine cycle parameters for sensitive formulations with precise control of shelf temperature and vacuum. The QualiRFD™ 8 mirrors production-scale freeze dryer performance, enabling accurate parameter adjustment before transitioning to larger systems.
Biotech and Life Science Sample Preparation:
Ensure consistent freeze-drying of proteins, biologics, and other research samples. The platform supports early R&D and process scale-up, providing reproducible results across multiple runs with stable thermal and vacuum control.
Specialty Materials and Chemical Engineering:
Handle materials with low critical temperatures and narrow processing windows. The QualiRFD™ 8 is designed to optimize processes that conventional freeze dryers may not accommodate, offering targeted control for challenging applications.
Food Process Trials and Scale-Up Studies:
Support recipe testing, texture retention studies, and smooth scale-up to larger systems. The QualiRFD™ 8 delivers industrial-style heating and cooling dynamics, along with recorded process curves, for reliable pilot-scale freeze-drying and process transfer.
Standards and Compliance
- ISO 13408-3: Guidelines for aseptic freeze-drying in healthcare product development.
- ASTM E3250: Best practices for temperature and pressure instrumentation in freeze-drying processes.
- IEC 61010-1: General electrical safety requirements for laboratory and control equipment.
Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8 Key Features
- Pilot-Scale Design: Engineered to replicate production freeze dryer performance, supporting parameter optimization and smooth scale-up.
- Tray and Cold-Trap System: Ensures uniform drying across all shelves for consistent results.
- Industrial-Style Heating and Cooling: Shelf temperature rates up to 1 °C/min deliver precise thermal control similar to full-scale equipment.
- Hygienic Stainless-Steel Construction: All product-contact surfaces are stainless steel with a layout optimized for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Advanced PLC Control: Includes recipe storage, real-time data recording, cycle curve generation, reporting, alarms, and full process history.
- Optional R&D Enhancements: Supports advanced capabilities such as vacuum level monitoring, eutectic point testing, chamber isolation valve, and remote operation via PC or mobile devices.
Theory and Method
Freeze drying begins by freezing the product, turning water into ice. A vacuum is applied to allow ice to sublimate directly into vapor, which is collected by the cold trap. Precise shelf temperature control regulates heat during sublimation, while secondary drying removes residual moisture to achieve the desired final level. The SY-30F supports program-based operation with recorded cycle curves, enabling segment fine-tuning and consistent repeatability across multiple runs.
Medium R&D Freeze Dryer – QualiRFD™ 8 Technical Specification
| Specification | QualiRFD™ 8 |
|---|---|
| Freeze drying area | 0.4 m² |
| Cold trap temperature | < -75 °C (no-load) |
| Vacuum level | ≤ 1 Pa (no-load) |
| Shelf temperature range | -55 to +70 °C (no-load) |
| Maximum ice capacity | ≥ 8 kg/24 h |
| Number of shelf layers | 4 + 1 |
| Material tray size | 340 × 300 mm |
| Shelf spacing | 50 mm |
| Overall power | 4.5 kW |
| Weight | 400 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 825 × 928 × 1366 mm |
| Loadable materials | 4 L/kg |
| Defrost mode | Natural defrost |
| Safety devices | Audible alarm, emergency stop switch, overpressure protection |
| Voltage | Single-phase 3-wire, 220 V (110V is also available) |
