The Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and PTFE Coil and Collector, Purge Valve, 230V, 50Hz is designed for lyophilizing moderate to large loads and for stoppering vials or serum bottles under vacuum. Featuring a corrosion-resistant PTFE-coated coil option and real-time monitoring via Lyo-Works OS, this system ensures precise control and reliability for demanding lab applications.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil holds 18L of ice before defrosting. Acrylic collector lid, 3/4" thick, with neoprene gasket.
- Console cabinet with interior space for vacuum pump (sold separately) and two-piece, removable front panel with viewing window.
- Clear acrylic chamber lid, 3/4" thick, with neoprene gasket.
- FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer with three 16.5" x 12" processing shelves.
- Single 1 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration system and 1000-watt electric heater to cool and heat the circulating fluid medium in the shelves.
- Full color, 5" capacitive touch screen with Lyo-Works OS featuring:
- Real-time display of collector temperature and vacuum level,
- Start-up mode for collector cool-down and vacuum pull-down (automatic or manual).
- Operating modes: standby or run.
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostic tests, user manual, defrost control, and optional drying accessory parameters.
- Data logging with table/chart display; export via USB or Ethernet.
- Settings: language, time, time zone, temperature units (°C/°F), vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa).
- Programmable alerts sent via Ethernet to user-entered email addresses.
- Display settings: brightness, touch sounds (on/off), screen time out.
- Maintenance alerts: vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total operating hours, line voltage offset.
- Level-specific security lock-out to protect system settings.
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60°C.
- On/standby switch for easy power management.
- Moisture sensor prevents refrigeration or vacuum start-up if moisture is detected in the drain line.
- Vacuum control valve maintains the vacuum set point accurately.
- Vacuum break valve allows air into the system if power is lost; auto restart if outage is under ~5 minutes.
- Side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection.
- Front-mounted quick-disconnect drain hose fitting and side-mounted lanyard with connector; includes 18" of 1/4" ID silicone tubing and clamp.
- Internal electrical receptacle for vacuum pump connection.
- 3-wire electrical cord with plug.
- 3/4" OD vacuum connection; includes 36" of 3/4" ID vacuum hose and two clamps.
Note: Vacuum pump and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required but not included.
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with a displacement of at least 163 L/min, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure and fitting suitable for 3/4" ID vacuum hose.
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying.
Benefits
- Large 18L ice capacity enables efficient freeze drying of moderate to large sample batches.
- Stoppering Tray Dryer supports stoppering under vacuum for vials and serum bottles.
- PTFE-coated coil option improves chemical resistance for harsh applications.
- Advanced Lyo-Works OS ensures precise process control and data tracking.
- Robust design with safety features to protect both equipment and samples.
Why Choose FreeZone 18L -50°C Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer, PTFE Coil & Purge Valve?
Trusted worldwide, the FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and PTFE Coil and Collector offers advanced freeze drying performance, excellent capacity, corrosion resistance, and reliable vacuum stoppering – making it ideal for research labs, pharmaceutical applications, and specialized lyophilization needs.
