Freeze Drying

Freeze Drying is a preservation process that removes water from a product by freezing it and then reducing the surrounding pressure to allow the frozen water to sublimate (transition directly from ice to vapor). This process helps maintain the product’s structure, nutrients, and flavors, making it ideal for long-term storage.

The Mini Lyotrap can be used to freeze dry a variety of materials including biological samples, pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, and more. It is compatible with flasks, trays, shelves, vials, and ampoules, offering versatility in the types of items you can process.

The Mini Lyotrap features microprocessor control, allowing you to easily adjust and monitor settings for temperature, vacuum, and drying parameters. It also provides digital displays for both temperature and vacuum levels, ensuring precise control during the process.

Yes, the Lyotrap Ultra has a larger 18kg ice capacity, making it ideal for processing larger volumes. It is especially suited for multi-user labs that require a more powerful system to handle bigger batches efficiently.

Yes, the Mini Lyotrap can function as a cold trap for multiple freeze drying units, making it a versatile addition to your setup for trapping moisture during the drying process from other devices.

Both models are equipped with electric defrost systems, which simplify maintenance by allowing you to easily remove ice buildup. Regular cleaning and ensuring proper airflow around the units will help keep them in good working condition.

Yes, the Lyotrap supports a variety of sizes including flasks, trays, shelves, vials, and ampoules, ensuring you can freeze dry materials in various container types and sizes.

Yes, the Mini Lyotrap is designed to be user-friendly, with digital displays and simple controls. It is ideal for those who are new to freeze drying, offering ease of operation without sacrificing precision.

Freeze Drying preserves the shape, flavor, and nutritional value of the material better than traditional drying methods, such as air drying or heat drying, which can degrade delicate compounds. It is also more effective at preserving the integrity of biological samples and pharmaceuticals.

The vacuum function reduces pressure around the frozen product, helping to speed up the sublimation process by allowing the frozen water to vaporize at lower temperatures. This improves efficiency and preserves the quality of the dried material.