The Labconco FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer is designed to lyophilize moderate to large loads of vials or serum bottles and stopper them under vacuum with precise temperature control from -40° C to +40° C. It features three large adjustable shelves, an HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration system, electric heater for shelf temperature control, and connects to a FreeZone Console Freeze Dryer for real-time monitoring via Lyo-Works OS. Options include a 6-port manifold, isolation valve, and additional sample trays. Note: FreeZone Console Freeze Dryer manufactured after July 2017 and vacuum pump are required (not included).
Product Features
- Acrylic door, 1" thick, with silicone gasket and latch
- Three processing shelves, each 41.9 cm x 30.5 cm providing 196 square inches of area
- Shelf spacing accommodates containers with stoppers up to 75 mm max height and 38 mm min height when using three shelves; 107 mm max and 56 mm min with two shelves; and 196 mm max and 114 mm min with one shelf
- Two LED indicators: Power/standby and In Process
- Three probes for monitoring sample or shelf temperature
- 3" diameter outlet at bottom for connection to FreeZone 6, 12, or 18 Liter Console Freeze Dryer (sold separately)
- 1 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration system and 1000-watt electric heater for cooling/heating fluid medium from -40° C to +40° C with ±1° C control
- Stoppering Raise/Lower and vacuum release control knobs; 1/8" OD backfill port for user-supplied air or gas; pneumatic stoppering mechanism inflates diaphragm via atmospheric pressure—no compressed gas required
- Microprocessor-controlled temperature ramp and hold programming with memory for 30 programs and 16 segments each
- System programming displayed on FreeZone 6, 12 or 18 Liter Freeze Dryer (sold separately): manual/program modes; probe temps in °C or °F; vacuum in mBar, Pa or Torr; program segment progress and time remaining; alarms for power failure, temperature and vacuum variations; and program completion
- Data logging and storage displayed on FreeZone Freeze Dryer, exportable via USB or Ethernet
- Integral support stand
- Side-mounted power switch
Options Include
- 6-Port Tray Dryer Manifold (76.2 cm x 41.9 cm x 17.8 cm) with six valves accommodating 1/2" or 3/4" flask adapters; connects to flasks and freeze dry glassware (available only when ordered separately)
- Isolation Valve to isolate tray dryer from freeze dryer, reducing vacuum reestablishment time and enabling end point determination (available only when ordered separately)
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- FreeZone 6, 12 or 18 Liter Console Freeze Dryer manufactured after July 2017 (may be ordered separately or combined with the Stoppering Tray Dryer)
- Vacuum pump with displacement of at least 163 L/min, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, and fitting for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
Benefits
- Efficient lyophilization and vacuum stoppering of vials and serum bottles
- Precise temperature control from -40° C to +40° C ensures sample integrity
- Intuitive Lyo-Works OS interface enables complex program setup and remote monitoring
- Options for manifold and isolation valve improve workflow and vacuum management
- Robust construction with easy access through thick acrylic door
Why Choose the Labconco FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer?
The Labconco FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer offers advanced vacuum stoppering with precise temperature control and versatile programming options, making it ideal for moderate to large loads of vials or serum bottles. Its integration with FreeZone Console Freeze Dryers and the Lyo-Works OS ensures streamlined lyophilization workflows and reliable, reproducible results in busy laboratory environments.
NOTE: The six port manifold shown in this picture as part of the tray dryer is not included. It is an optional extra, please contact us for assistance if this is required.
