Food freeze dryer for bulk materials
Achieve efficient and uniform drying of fruits, herbs, and other materials with advanced freeze-drying technology, reducing moisture content while preserving essential flavors and nutrients.
Executes Efficient Freeze and Radiation Drying
The Freeze Dryer Sublimator EKS-R from ZIRBUS technology GmbH is designed for industries requiring precise and efficient drying of bulk materials such as fruits, herbs, and cannabis. It employs radiation drying through water-flooded shelves, ensuring uniform temperature distribution without direct contact. The EKS-R series offers a capacity range up to 1,200 kg with footprints varying from 1 to 44 m², catering to high-capacity, batch operations. These units achieve rapid drying via an expansive surface area, crucial for processing solid and slurry types. Integration in production lines is seamless with PLC control for enhanced automation. Engineered for energy efficiency, it features an ice condenser holding temperatures at -45 °C, with shelf space reaching up to 110 °C, optimizing freeze-drying cycles. Available in robust materials for industry-specific needs, the Sublimator EKS-R is ideal for compliance-driven environments, ensuring quality and safety in end products.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product quality with uniform temperature distribution through radiant heat.
- Accelerates drying cycles, reducing production time for high-capacity operations.
- Maintains product integrity by eliminating direct contact during drying.
- Minimizes operational energy costs through efficient freeze and radiation drying processes.
- Simplifies integration into existing lines with its PLC-controlled automation.
- Applications
- Animal feed,Berries,Fruits,Herbs,Truffles,Cannabis
- End products
- Truffle powder,Dried rosemary leaves,Cannabis concentrate,Freeze-dried strawberries,Freeze-dried pet food,Dried apple slices
- Steps before
- Refrigeration,Blanching,Pre-freezing,Cleaning,Slice or dice processing
- Steps after
- Grinding,Packing,Granulation,Mixing,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- fruits,berries,truffles,herbs,cannabis,bulk materials
- Output ingredients
- dried fruits,dried berries,dried truffles,dried herbs,dried cannabis,animal feed
- Market info
- Zirbus is known for manufacturing high-quality autoclaves, freeze dryers, and customized sterilization equipment, with a strong reputation for reliability and precision in industrial and laboratory applications.
- Ice capacity
- Up to 1,200 kg
- Footprint
- Up to 90 m²
- Loading capacity
- 15-500 kg
- Surface area
- 1 to 44 m²
- Ice condenser capacity
- 15-500 kg
- Ice condenser temperature
- -45 °C
- Shelf temperature range
- Up to 110 °C
- Heating method
- Radiant heat
- Working mechanism
- Radiation drying
- Heating method
- Radiant heat from water-flooded shelves
- Drying method
- Suspended trays,no direct contact
- Drying time
- Comparatively fast
- Batch operation
- Yes
- Footprint
- 1 to 44 m²
- Loading capacity
- 15-500 kg
- Ice capacity
- Up to 1,200 kg
- Thermal resistance
- up to 110 °C
- Compatibility with food products
- Fruits,berries,truffles,herbs,cannabis
- Density/particle size
- Variable,depends on bulk material
- Product types dried
- Fruits,berries,truffles,herbs,cannabis,animal feed
- Machine footprint
- 1 to 44 m²
- Loading capacity
- 15-500 kg
- Ice condenser capacity
- 154-500 kg
- Temperature range
- Ice condenser -45 °C,Shelf space up to 110 °C
- Discharge method
- Suspended drying trays
- Shelf heating
- Radiant heat via water-flooded shelves
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / Button interface
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / PLC integration
- Footprint customization
- 1–44 m²
- Loading capacity customization
- 15-500 kg