Benchtop Manifold Freeze-Dryer

Overview

The CryoDry® CD8 benchtop freeze dryer is a high-quality, tray freeze dryer designed to meet the needs of most freeze dryer users such as analytical and science laboratories. This state-of-the-art freeze dryer offers full control over the freeze-drying process, allowing users to customize their recipes with up to 16 steps. Whether you prefer manual or automatic operation, the CD8 can be easily programmed to meet your specific requirements.

With an impressive 8 kg ice capacity, the CD8 can process large batches of product in a single cycle. Capable of removing up to 4 kg of ice from the product per 24 hours, the CD8 is an ideal choice for high-volume applications. The CD8 comes with 5 electrically heated shelves which provide even heat distribution and ensure uniform drying of the product.

The CD8 benchtop freeze dryer also includes 5 stainless steel trays, which are durable and easy to clean. These trays can accommodate a variety of sample types and sizes, making the CD8 a versatile and flexible freeze-drying solution. With its advanced features and user-friendly design, the CryoDry® CD8 is an essential tool for any laboratory or research facility that requires high-quality freeze-drying capabilities.

 

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Interchangeable shelf configurations	Simple shelf changeover to accommodate various applications
Benchmark ice capacity	Large batches and long defrost intervals for maximum uptime
Powerful colour touchscreen controller	Easy-to-program recipes with up to 16 steps or fully manual operation
PC interface	USB and RS232C for data downloads and software updates
Compact design	Easy to load and unload. Uses minimal bench space
Ozone friendly natural refrigerant	Minimal carbon footprint and ultra-low greenhouse warming potential (GWP). Guaranteed long term availability (unlike ozone depleting CFC and HCFC)
Low Maintenance	Easy and cost effective service
Build quality	High-end refrigeration and electronic components. Solid state relays

 

 

• All-in-one-Process – In the past users have been forced to freeze their product in poorly controlled environments (such as deep freezers), and then transfer into a lyophiliser for drying. This causes undesirable ice formation and potentially product transfer related melt-back – both of which negatively impact on drying behaviour, performance and, ultimately, product quality.
• Easy-Load – Easy to load and unload cupboard style chamber.
• Fast – Cooled and heated shelves for fast freezing and even faster drying. Typical time savings of more than 60% (based on in-house study, compared with passive systems)

 

Specifications

Refrigeration
Condenser Performance	4 kg per 24 hours
Defrost Function	Shelf heating
Ice Condenser Capacity	8 kg
Ice Condenser Temperature	< -40 °C
Refrigerant	R290
Total Condenser Volume	11 litres
Typical Product Capacity	9.6 kg at 80% moisture

 

Vacuum
Ultimate Vacuum	1.5 x 10-1 mbar

 

Shelves
Number of Shelves	5
Shelf Stack Options	9, 7, 3 and 1 shelves
Inter-shelf Distance	9 Shelves 19 mm
	7 Shelves 28 mm
	5 Shelves 40 mm
	3 Shelves 68 mm
	1 Shelf 204 mm
Tray Size	200 x 450 x 15 mm
Minimum Shelf Temperature	-35 °C
Maximum Shelf Temperature	+60 °C

 

Power Requirements
Electrical	110V +/-10% 60Hz 8.5A
	230V +/-10% 50Hz 6.8A
	Other voltages on request
Maximum Vacuum Pump Current:	3A

 

Interfaces
Interfaces	USB interface (USB-A, USB-B)

 

Size and Weights
External Dimensions (DxWxH)	770 x 748 x 507 mm
Weight	87 kg
Noise Level (without vacuum pump)	54 dB(A)