Freeze drying plants for archaeology and file rescue

When dealing with the preservation of ancient artifacts or rescuing damaged historical documents, ensuring thorough and non-destructive drying is critical. Conventional drying methods can cause damage to delicate items, necessitating advanced techniques that provide gentle and complete drying solutions.

Preserve archaeological finds and historical documents

The freeze drying plants from Zirbus are specialized for the delicate drying of archaeological artifacts and historical documents. These systems are designed to handle restoration tasks such as file rescue and the preservation of wooden finds. Equipped with two ice condensers, they offer continuous operation for up to 12 months. The versatile chamber dimensions can reach up to a nominal diameter of 2 meters and a length of 10 meters, accommodating various sizes of artifacts. The double jacket temperature control ranges from -30 °C to +60 °C, ensuring precise and stable drying environments. Made entirely of stainless steel, these plants include cooling, heating, and vacuum systems, along with industrial control for recipe management and batch documentation. They are environmentally friendly, using refrigerants compliant with F-Gas regulation VO(EG)517/2014.

Benefits

  • Handles delicate and sensitive materials
  • Continuous operation for extended periods
  • Customizable chamber dimensions
  • Precise temperature control
  • Environmentally friendly refrigerants