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Every freeze-drying formulation has a critical temperature, below which it should be maintained during primary drying in order to prevent processing defects. The Lyostat freeze drying microscope allows observation of the sample structure during drying and heating so that the exact point of collapse can be determined. Innovative lighting and image capture systems (with articulated head for easy sample loading) provide sharp visualisation for easy, accurate identification of structural changes.

Benchtop Pro are compact research freeze dryers that encompass a range of lab processing requirements.They are flexible, powerful and user-friendly. Condenser temperature options from -55°C to -103°C to enable processing a wide range of products and solvents Extensive range of accessories allows for any shape or size sample to be freeze dried including trays, flasks, ampoules, vials and 96 well microtiter plates Range of manifolds in clear acrylic or stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance Precise vacuum control enables you to achieve better, more repeatable results. One-button auto start-up and shut-down activates all operating parameters in a correct and safe sequence, protecting the product and equipment Hot gas defrost and smooth-walled condensers for fast turnaround and minimal delay between runs

Highly flexible and with multiple configurations, the Ultra is similar to the Genesis but with expanded capacity to enable those involved in small-scale production or scale-up research to process larger batches. Control options are available to provide cGMP and 21CFR11-compliant data monitoring, security restriction and automation applications, and stainless-steel cleanroom flanging and water cooling can be specified to allow Ultra to be used in controlled environments. The chamber can be isolated so that pressure rise tests can be carried out to give an indication of the end of primary or secondary drying. Additional vacuum gauges and product probes can be specified to provide in-depth process documentation for research or regulatory requirements. Ultra is commonly used by pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostics companies. With shelf area up to 2.13m2 shelf area and condenser capacity up to 50litres, Ultra is often used for scale-up work and production.

Unequalled for design and capabilities, the Genesis is the most versatile freeze dryer for pilot, research or small scale production applications. Its advanced product monitoring and process control make it ideal for research and with a user-friendly interface it is perfect for laboratories with multiple products or formulations to investigate. An ergonomic layout allows easy inspection of the vacuum pump and facilitates oil changes, which can be made quickly and cleanly in the laboratory environment. Genesis is available with up to six bulk drying shelves (five vial processing shelves). An expanded range of shelf arrangements, available with a shelf latching kit, allows you to configure it to process a wide variety of vial sizes.