Research and scale-up freeze dryer for biological and pharmaceutical applications

Allows efficient scale-up of lyophilization processes, ensuring uniform batch consistency and adaptability for various product types in laboratory and R&D settings.

Processes Biological and Pharmaceutical Products for R&D

The LyoBeta from Telstar is a versatile freeze dryer, adept at tackling the unique demands of research and development in biological, pharmaceutical, and food product sectors. It offers flexible operation modes—automatic, semi-automatic, and manual—catering to various batch sizes and product types, from liquid to solid. The LyoBeta features a robust GLP design, ensuring comprehensive, automated freeze-drying processes while accommodating a wide range of vial and bulk sizes.

This equipment is engineered to integrate seamlessly into R&D workflows, allowing for recipe optimization, effective data acquisition, and enhanced batch uniformity. It supports both air- and water-cooled systems, granting adaptability to your facility’s infrastructure. With a condenser capacity up to 30 kg and a temperature range from -83ºC to 60ºC, it meets diverse operational demands.

The LyoBeta enhances energy efficiency through its SCADA system, which is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, offering reliable connectivity with control systems for remote monitoring. Additionally, its high-quality construction materials fulfill rigorous pharmaceutical standards, and the option for chemical sterilization with vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) further elevates hygiene management.

Benefits

  • Enhances formulation consistency through precise lyophilization and recipe optimization.
  • Facilitates scalability from research to production, ensuring seamless process transition.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with VHP sterilization options.
  • Increases productivity with multiple configuration options and connectivity to BMS.
  • Complies with regulatory standards for secure and reliable data management.

General


Applications
Biotech formulations,Pharmaceutical products,Food products,Clinical applications,Biological products
End products
Freeze-dried fruits,Lyophilized pharmaceuticals,Biopharmaceutical formulations,Clinical trial batch samples,Biological samples,Vaccine doses
Steps before
Formulation,Recipe Development,Product Characterization
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
biological materials,pharmaceutical products,food products,vials,bulk products,solvents
Output ingredients
freeze-dried biological materials,freeze-dried pharmaceuticals,freeze-dried food products,uniform product batches
Market info
Telstar is known for specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced vacuum and aerospace solutions, gaining a strong reputation for their innovative and customized equipment in pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific research sectors.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automated,Semi-automatic,Manual
Condenser Temperature
-83ºC to 60ºC,±3ºC
Condenser Capacity
Up to 30 kg
Shelf Area
Up to 0.9 m²
Cooling Option
Air or water-cooled
Shelf Temperature Range
Wide range (specific range not provided)
Connectivity
PCs via LyoLogger data acquisition software
Compliance
21CFR part 11

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / Automatic / Semi-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
VHP sterilization
Energy Efficiency
High-performance unit

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Shelf area
Up to 0.9 m²
Cooling option
Air- or water-cooled
Condenser capacity
Up to 30 kg
Condenser temperature
-83ºC to 60ºC,±3ºC
Mobility
Mounted on casters
Customization
Multiple configurations available
Control panel type
Connectivity with PCs via LyoLogger software

Custom Options


Control panel type
SCADA LyoSuite System
Cooling option
Air or Water-cooled
Integration possibilities
Connectivity with PCs via LyoLogger
Footprint
Compact design
Configuration options
Multiple configurations available
Sterilization option
VHP Sterilization Capability
Shelves area
Four different models (up to 0.9m²)
Automation modes
Automatic,semi-automatic,and manual