The Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and Stainless Steel Coil and Collector, Purge Valve is designed for lyophilizing moderate to large loads and vacuum stoppering vials or serum bottles. It features a front viewing window and interior space for a vacuum pump (sold separately), providing reliable freeze drying performance 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.
- 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 cool and heat fluid medium circulating through tray dryer shelves.
- Full color, 5" capacitive touch screen with Lyo-Works OS offering:
- 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 drying accessory parameters.
- Data logging with table or chart display; exportable via USB or Ethernet.
- Settings include language (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian), time, time zone, temperature units (°C/°F), and vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa).
- Programmable alerts via Ethernet connection to user-entered email addresses.
- Display settings for brightness, touch sounds (on/off), 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 to programs and settings.
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60°C.
- On/standby switch.
- Moisture sensor that prevents refrigeration or vacuum start-up when moisture is detected in the drain line.
- Vacuum control valve that maintains vacuum level set point.
- Vacuum break valve bleeds air into the system when power to the freeze dryer or vacuum pump is shut off; auto restart if power outage is 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.
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 involving corrosive compounds.
- Purge valve for isolating the vacuum pump from the freeze dryer.
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 supports moderate to large batch freeze drying.
- Stoppering Tray Dryer enables efficient vacuum stoppering of vials and serum bottles.
- Advanced Lyo-Works™ OS touchscreen offers precise control, real-time monitoring, and extensive data logging.
- Robust stainless steel construction with powder-coated exterior ensures durability and corrosion resistance.
- Safety features such as moisture sensors and vacuum break valves protect equipment and samples.
Why Choose the Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer, Stainless Steel Coil, Collector & Purge Valve?
The Labconco FreeZone 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and Purge Valve is ideal for laboratories requiring reliable high-capacity lyophilization combined with vacuum stoppering. Its durable design, intuitive control system, and corrosion-resistant options make it a versatile and dependable solution for complex freeze drying applications.
