The Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and Stainless Steel Coil and Collector is engineered for lyophilizing moderate to large sample loads and stoppering vials or serum bottles under vacuum. This advanced system features a spacious console with a front viewing window and interior space for a vacuum pump (sold separately), delivering reliable freeze drying for aqueous and corrosive samples.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil capable of holding 18L of ice before defrosting
- Acrylic collector lid, 3/4" thick, with neoprene gasket for secure sealing
- 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 featuring three 16.5" x 12" processing shelves
- Single 1 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration system and 1000-watt electric heater cool and heat the fluid circulating through tray dryer shelves
- Full color, 5" capacitive touch screen with Lyo-Works OS providing:
- Real-time display of collector temperature and vacuum level.
- Start-up mode for collector cool-down and vacuum pull-down (automatic or manual)
- Operating mode: standby or run
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostic tests, user manual, defrost control, and drying accessory parameters
- Data logging in table or chart format; exportable via USB or Ethernet
- Settings including language, time, time zone, temperature units (°C/°F), and vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts via Ethernet connection to email addresses
- Display settings for brightness, touch sounds, and screen timeout
- Maintenance alerts for vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total operating hours, and line voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out to prevent unauthorized changes
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut-off at +60°C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor preventing refrigeration or vacuum start-up if moisture is detected in drain line
- Vacuum control valve maintaining vacuum level set point
- Vacuum break valve bleeds air into system when power is off; auto restart if power outage less than ~5 minutes
- Side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection
- Front-mounted quick-disconnect drain hose fitting and side-mounted lanyard with hose 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 with 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.
Options Include
- PTFE-coated collector coil and chamber for processing corrosive compounds
- Purge valve for isolating the vacuum pump from the freeze dryer
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with displacement of at least 163 L/min and 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, suitable for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Large 18L ice capacity supports moderate to large freeze drying batches
- Stoppering Tray Dryer allows efficient vacuum stoppering of vials and serum bottles
- Advanced Lyo-Works OS touchscreen system enables precise control, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive data logging
- Durable stainless steel construction with powder-coated exterior for long-lasting performance
- Safety features such as moisture sensors and vacuum break valves protect equipment and samples
Why Choose the FreeZone 18L Console Freeze Dryer ?
The Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer is ideal for laboratories requiring high-capacity, reliable lyophilization combined with vacuum stoppering capabilities. Its robust design, intuitive controls, and flexible options make it a dependable choice for aqueous and corrosive sample processing.
