The freeze-drying process is the optimum preservation method for food and other organic products. With over 40 years’ experience in freeze drying technology, we offer a complete range of freeze-drying equipment covering all applications and load capacities. Our commercial freeze dryers range covers laboratory and household to large scale production applications.
Discover the power of automated freeze-drying with our cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re doing food production, pharmaceuticals, or scientific laboratory research, you’ll find the freeze-dryer machines for you on this page. Contact us for further assistance and advice for your specific needs.
What is Freeze Drying?
Freeze-drying removes water content from a wide range of organic substances without biological damage or other adverse effects.
This is achieved by the phenomenon of “sublimation,” whereby water frozen within the substance being freeze-dried is vaporized directly from ice without melting and passing through the liquid phase. This can only be achieved in the very low pressure environment created by the freeze-drying machine. The entire drying process can be achieved at less than ambient temperature.
Products that undergo this process retain original shape, colour, taste and nutrition. The process allows tissues or other materials to be prepared for histochemical, histological and microscopic examination or further research. For a more thorough definition and explanation click here.
Applications
- Food & beverage production
- General scientific laboratory work
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical and Vaccine research and production
- Anatomical, biological and zoological tissue sampling
- Vitamin, anti-toxin & clinical hormone research and production
- Agricultural produce (meat & vegetable)
- Historical document & artifact preservation
Categories
We have a variety of large-volume commercial freeze-drying units, benchtop freeze-dryers, and mini freeze-dryers which we offer throughout Australia. We can also modify our industrial freeze dryers according to your specifications. Consult our engineers for help in choosing the right set of laboratory and commercial freeze dryers for you.
Production Scale Food & Pharmaceutical Freeze Dryers
Production Scale Freeze Dryers are suitable for drying large quantities of food materials with load capacities of 10kg to 2,500kg. Our range of machines covers all applications including food rations, dairy, pet food, cultures and pharmaceuticals.
Features
- Chamber construction of optional Stainless Steel grades
- User-friendly touch screen provides simple operation
- Partition between cold trap and product chamber provides more efficient temperature control, ensuring consistent drying results across all shelves.
- High-capacity refrigeration systems ensure efficiency and repeatability.
- Higher vacuum pumping speeds.
- Back-filling feature for use with nitrogen or inert gas after completion of drying cycle.
Laboratory Benchtop Freeze Dryers
Benchtop Freeze Dryers are perfect for facilities that need freeze-drying capabilities within a limited space. These benchtop units can freeze dry laboratory biomedical samples, drugs, biological products, chemicals and food products. Substances such as antibiotics, vaccines, blood products, hormones and other biological tissue enzymes are ideal for this medium-scale freeze drying.
Features
- -60°C ice condenser temp
- Large LCD touch screen with historical data inquiry function and USB interface to export process cycle data
- Large-capacity ice condenser trap
- Single-stage refrigeration technology
- Stainless steel ice condenser trap and operation panel
- Transparent acrylic drying chamber
- Stainless steel shelves, adjustable per the requirements
Laboratory Low-Temperature Freeze Dryers
Low-Temperature Freeze Dryers are suitable for more heat-sensitive substances that require lyophilisation at extremely low temperatures. These units are suitable for preserving the most delicate laboratory biomedical samples, drugs, biological products, chemicals and food products (including specific antibiotics, vaccines, blood, hormones and other tissue enzymes). These machines provide laboratories with the best technology for freeze-drying.
Features
- 10 models available
- -80°C ice condenser temp
- Large LCD touch screen with historical data inquiry function and USB interface to process cycle data
- Large-capacity ice condenser trap
- Single-stage refrigeration technology
- Stainless steel ice condenser trap and operation panel
- Transparent acrylic drying chamber
- Stainless steel shelves, adjustable per the requirements
Laboratory Pilot Scale Freeze Dryers
Pilot Freeze Dryers are designed to make small-scale or trial production runs more efficient. They are often found in laboratories where product formulas are developed. Applications are diverse and include trials for vaccines, pharmaceuticals, food flavorings and additives.
Features
- Shelf Pre-freezing function in the drying chamber
- -80C cascade refrigeration technology
- Fluid heated and chilled shelves for accurate and repeatable +/- 1C temperature control
- Shelf temperature is adjustable by touch screen
- 7-inch LCD touch screen, intelligent PID control system with USB interface
- Memory storage and recall function
- Ice condenser trap and operation panel constructed of high-quality stainless steel
- Drying chamber front door is transparent for easy process monitoring
- Large Range of models with sizes of 3-20 kg ice capacity
Small-Scale Freeze Dryers
The FFHD and FFLD ranges of Flo-Max’s smallest freeze dryers, are designed to handle 4 to 10 kg of food or other perishables. They’re perfect for small-scale food preservation, small lab product development tests, self-sufficiency farming and freeze-dried food supplies for the home.
Features
- Fully automatic and easy to use
- Pre-freezes product in chamber
- 2 Condenser temperature options of -40 to -70 Celsius
- Free advice and technical support from Flo-Max’s freeze drying experts
- Versatile – preserves anything from vegetables and meats to desserts and flowers
- Domestic voltage versions available (230v, 50 Hz)
Flo-Max also offers a dedicated candy-making machine or candy “freeze dryer” specifically designed for small-scale candy-selling businesses.
Flo-Max FFJ-400 Home Freeze Dryer
Have the same advanced food preservation technology used by industry professionals in your own home! Our Flo-Max FFJ-400 Home Freeze Dryer comes in different stylish colours. With it, you can:
- Preserve and store your food in bulk
- Extend the shelf life of supplies and reduce spoilage
- Consume fresh produce at your convenience
- Cook meals in minutes with pre-cut freeze-dried ingredients
- Maintain food flavours and nutrients longer
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