Large-scale industrial freeze dryer
Achieve precise moisture control and preserve product integrity with a large-scale freeze drying solution, designed for efficient batch processing of biopharmaceuticals, food products, and more.
Efficiently Freeze Dries Large-Scale Batches
The FD1800GPC Industrial Freeze Dryer from Cuddon Freeze Dry is engineered to meet the demands of large-scale commercialization in sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals. This robust freeze dryer features an impressive 1,800kg ice capacity and a shelf area of 170.5m² distributed across 19 shelves, making it ideal for high-volume processing. Designed for efficient moisture removal through sublimation, it supports diverse applications ranging from biopharmaceuticals to baby food and supplements. The FD1800GPC operates with a peak power requirement of 214kW and offers potential heat energy recovery of 140kW, enhancing energy efficiency. With a temperature range of -35°C to 70°C, it ensures precise control, crucial for maintaining product integrity across various formulations. Its construction allows processing of solid, slurry, and cake product types, utilizing food-grade anodized aluminum trays. Versatile integration is facilitated by its separate plant skid and dual-chamber doors, accommodating diverse operational needs. The unit is constructed to comply with stringent industry standards, ensuring reliable performance in commercial drying operations.
Benefits
- Enhances processing efficiency with a large 1,800kg ice capacity, reducing operational time.
- Optimizes energy use, achieving significant energy recovery for cost-effective operation.
- Ensures precise product quality with a wide temperature control range, critical for sensitive applications.
- Facilitates high-volume production with extensive shelf space, increasing batch yield.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing operations with flexible plant skid design, minimizing installation complexity.
- Applications
- Vitamins,Supplements,Sauces,Liquid formulations,Snacks,Pet food,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Cereals,Biopharmaceuticals,Enzymes,Sweets,Spices,Nuts,Baby food,Plant-based milk,Essential oils
- End products
- Protein powders,Vaccines,Cornflakes,Dog kibble,Fruit snacks,Lipase enzyme powder,Vitamin c tablets,Almond milk powder,Infant formula,Immunity-boosting supplements,Omega-3 capsules,Chocolate candies,Cough syrup,Roasted almonds,Tomato sauce,Lavender essential oil,Curry powder
- Steps before
- Loading wet product,Pre-cooling,Pre-freezing
- Steps after
- Unloading dried product,Post-drying inspection,Packaging,Storage
- Input ingredients
- wet product,wet material,high moisture content material
- Output ingredients
- dry product,freeze-dried product,80% moisture removed product
- Market info
- Cuddon Freeze Dry is known for manufacturing high-quality freeze-drying equipment. The company specializes in engineered-to-order solutions, offering expertise in designing and building customized systems for diverse industrial applications.
- Ice capacity
- 1800 kg
- Shelf area
- 170.5 m²
- Doors
- 2 (one on each end)
- Observation ports
- Yes
- Average yield of dry product per cycle
- 360 kg
- Potential heat energy recovery
- 140 kW
- Peak power requirement
- 214 kW,50 or 60 Hz
- Estimated energy consumption
- 1.5 kWh/kg
- Operational power consumption (Dry)
- 110 kW
- Ice condenser temperature
- -40°C
- Shelf temperature range
- -35°C to 70°C
- Shelf spacing
- 35 mm
- Product tray material
- Food grade anodised aluminium
- Number of product trays
- 336 per cycle
- Heating / cooling medium
- Temper 55
- Plant equipment
- Plant on separate skid
- Overall footprint
- 7.20m (L) x 2.80m (W) x 2.58m (H)
- Plant skid footprint
- 5.80m (L) x 2.00m (W) x 2.35m (H)
- Weight
- 33,500 kg
- Product trays size
- 1025mm x 495mm x 20mm
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cooling / Heating medium
- Temper 55
- Energy efficiency
- 1.5 kWh/kg
- Food-grade material
- Food grade anodised aluminium
- Corrosion resistance
- -
- Cleanability
- -
- Temperature resistance
- -40°C to 70°C
- Biological compatibility
- -
- Chemical resistance
- -
- FDA materials
- Food grade anodised aluminium
- Overall footprint
- 7.20m (L) x 2.80m (W) x 2.58m (H)
- Plant skid footprint
- 5.80m (L) x 2.00m (W) x 2.35m (H)
- Weight
- 33,500 kg
- Shelf area
- 170.5m2 on 19 shelves
- Shelf spacing
- 35mm
- Product tray size
- 1025mm x 495mm x 20mm
- Number of doors on product chamber
- 2 (one on each end)
- Number of product trays
- 336 per cycle (2 sets supplied)
- Control panel type
- Customizable HMI
- Integration possibilities
- PLC/SCADA systems