Pilot-production freeze dryers for diagnostic kits and tissue banking
Optimize your freeze-drying process with compact, scalable lyophilizers designed for precise moisture control, perfect for pilot and small-scale batch operations.

Processes Moisture Removal in Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic Products
The VirTis Ultra Pilot Freeze Dryer from Scientific Products is a highly adaptable solution designed for precise lyophilization applications across industries. Specially engineered for pharmaceutical and life sciences, it supports a wide range of end-products, including ELISA kits and oncology drugs. This freeze dryer leverages customizable shelf and condenser configurations to accommodate both bulk and stoppering needs, with an impressive temperature range down to -85ºC that efficiently handles moisture removal in diverse environments. Compact yet powerful, it integrates seamlessly into pilot and small-scale operations with options for Merlin or LyoS 2.0™ control systems to ensure precise process management. Constructed with chemical-resistant 316 stainless steel for durability, it meets compliance and quality standards essential for laboratory and processing departments. Its design supports easy cleaning and maintenance, featuring a front-facing vacuum pump and a smooth-wall condenser for reduced turnaround time. With its space-saving mobile design, the VirTis Ultra Pilot provides flexibility and precision critical to your production line.
Benefits
- Enhances workflow efficiency with quick defrosting and cleaning, minimizing downtime.
- Adapts to specific production needs with customizable configurations for shelves and condensers.
- Ensures product integrity with precise temperature controls down to -85ºC.
- Saves valuable lab space through its compact, mobile design.
- Facilitates easy maintenance and operation with front-facing vacuum pump access.
- Applications
- Bulk liquids, Active pharmaceutical ingredients (api), Vials, Tissue banking, Serum bottles, Collagen nutraceuticals, Diagnostic kits
- End products
- Intravenous saline solution, Collagen peptides, Oncology drugs, Albumin serum, Plasma samples, Vaccine vials, Elisa kits
- Steps before
- Formulation, Filling
- Steps after
- Packing, Labeling
- Input ingredients
- diagnostic kits, 96 well plates, tissue samples, serum bottles, vials, bulk liquids, collagen nutraceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
- Output ingredients
- freeze-dried diagnostic kits, freeze-dried tissue samples, freeze-dried serum, freeze-dried vials, freeze-dried bulk powders, freeze-dried collagen products, freeze-dried pharmaceutical APIs
- Market info
- Condenser Temperature
- -85ºC
- Shelf Temperature
- -70ºC
- Condenser Capacity
- 35L and 50L
- Shelf Configuration
- Up to 15 shelves
- Control System
- Merlin or LyoS 2.0™
- Vacuum System
- Front facing vacuum pump
- Construction Material
- Chemical-resistant 316 stainless steel
- Footprint
- Narrow footprint for cleanroom
- Automation Level
- Configurable
- Operating Temperature
- Multiple shelf temperature options
- Defrost/Cleaning System
- Easy defrost/clean smooth-wall condenser
- Automation level
- Merlin or LyoS 2.0™ control system
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- CIP/SIP
- Easy defrost/clean smooth-wall condenser
- Shelf temperature range
- -70°C to ambient
- Condenser temperature range
- -85°C to ambient
- Flexibility
- Configurable control, shelf, and condenser configurations
- Changeover time
- Minimized with smooth-wall design
- Manual or automated stoppering
- Available
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Chemical-resistant 316 stainless steel
- Cleanability
- Smooth-wall condenser for easy cleaning
- Compact footprint
- Free-standing, narrow footprint
- Condenser capacity
- 35L or 50L
- Control Panel Type
- Merlin or LyoS 2.0™ control system
- Shelf configuration
- Up to 15 shelves
- Material
- Chemical-resistant 316 stainless steel
- Design
- Mobile, free-standing
- Temperature range
- Shelf
- Condenser
- down to -85ºC
- Footprint suitability
- Cleanroom installation
- Control system options
- Merlin / LyoS 2.0™
- Shelf configuration
- Up to 15 shelves
- Condenser configurations
- 35L / 50L capacity
- Defrost system
- Easy defrost
- Shelf temperature
- As low as -70ºC
- Condenser temperature
- Down to -85ºC
- Shelf and condenser surface ratio
- High ratio for low moisture applications
- Shelf material
- Chemical-resistant 316 stainless steel
- Stoppering option
- Available
- Footprint options
- Narrow for cleanroom installations