The Labconco FreeZone 6L -50° C Console Freeze Dryer with PTFE-coated coil, purge valve and built-in mini chamber is engineered for moderate to large sample loads, including corrosive compounds. Its advanced Lyo-Works™ OS, flexible options and compact console design make it ideal for demanding laboratory lyophilization applications.
Product Features
- Upright PTFE-coated collector coil capable of holding 6L 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
- Brushed stainless steel and glacier white, powder-coated steel exterior with blue accents
- Full-color 5" capacitive touch screen with Lyo-Works™ OS featuring:
- Real-time display of collector temperature, vacuum level, and optional End-Zone™ end point detection
- Start-up mode for collector cool-down and vacuum pull-down (automatic/manual)
- Operating modes: standby or run
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostic tests, user manual, defrost control, and optional drying accessory parameters
- Data logging in table/chart format, exportable via USB or Ethernet
- Settings: language (EN, ES, FR, DE, IT), time, time zone, temperature (°C/°F), and vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts sent via Ethernet to email addresses
- Display settings: brightness, touch sounds, and screen timeout
- Maintenance alerts: vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, operating hours, voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out prevents unauthorized changes
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60° C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor blocks refrigeration/vacuum start-up when moisture is detected
- Vacuum control valve to maintain vacuum level set point
- Vacuum break valve auto restarts system after power outages under ~5 minutes; prevents unsafe restart after longer outages
- Side USB port and rear Ethernet connection
- Front 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
- 3-wire electrical cord with plug
- 3/4" OD vacuum connection, 36" of 3/4" ID vacuum hose and two clamps
Note: Vacuum pump, drying accessory and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required but not included.
Options Include
- PTFE-coated collector coil and chamber for corrosive compounds
- Purge valve to isolate vacuum pump from freeze dryer
- Built-in stainless steel mini vacuum drying chamber with 50-watt heater, microprocessor control to +60° C, 3/4" acrylic lid and neoprene gasket (chamber not cooled)
- Built-in shell freezer with stainless steel bath, 1/2 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration cooling to -40° C, HDPE lid, neoprene gasket and quick-disconnect drain
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump ≥98 L/min displacement, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, compatible with 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Tray dryer or other drying accessory
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- PTFE coating ensures protection when working with corrosive samples
- Integrated mini drying chamber offers added flexibility
- Advanced Lyo-Works™ OS with data logging and programmable alerts
- Compact design with vacuum pump space simplifies lab setup
- Hot gas defrost and auto restart features protect samples and reduce downtime
Why Choose the Labconco FreeZone 6L -50° C Console Freeze Dryer with PTFE coil and collector with Purge Valve & Mini Chamber?
Combining PTFE-coated corrosion resistance with a purge valve and built-in mini chamber, the Labconco FreeZone 6L -50° C Console Freeze Dryer is an ideal solution for laboratories needing versatility, control, and reliability for lyophilizing challenging samples.
