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Mill Rock – EPIC™ Small Production Freeze Dryer

EPIC Freeze Dryer

Perfect for Small Scale Production

The EPIC Freeze Dryer offers up to 30 sq. ft (2.787 sq M) of shelf area with a condensing rate of 40 Liters in 24 hours and a capacity of 50 liters. With these specifications the price and performance of the EPIC Small Production Freeze Dryer beats anything in its class. Standard features include PC/PLC controls for data collection, self-testing features (automatic freeze-drying, defrost, and system and leak rate testing. Additionally, remote connection is available to allow for a simple troubleshooting and customer services with customer approval.

In addition to our standard features, advanced system option includes Clean in Place (CIP). This combination provides the ideal platform for simplified and optimized protocol development.

We have addressed common application issues in our design to ensure that the equipment does not a limit your freeze drying needs. These features include:

  • More accurate vacuum sensors
  • Superior shelf temperature uniformity
  • Reduced shelf temperature transition times
  • Increased stoppering pressure
  • No rubber hoses
  • No vapor flow choke points

 

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • PC/PLC with ethernet and remote connectivity
  • Manual and automatic operating modes
  • Graphic and numeric data collection
  • Automatic system and leak rate testing

SHELF SYSTEM

  • Up to 30 sq. ft. of shelf area
  • 18″ x 24″ each shelf size
  • Bulk or hydraulic stoppering option, 12 PSI stoppering pressure for 2ml vials
  • 316L stainless steel on all wetted parts

CONDENSER

  • Choke free design
  • External condenser with 8″ vapor port
  • Exposed coil condensing surface to eliminate vapor bypass
  • Hot gas defrost

REFRIGERATION

  • Oversized and highly reliable scroll compressors
  • CFC-free, non-proprietary refrigerants

VACUUM

  • Pirani vacuum sensor with solenoid control
  • Gas backfill
  • Corrosion resistant vacuum pump
  • Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control

FITTINGS

  • Sanitary and KF fittings on all chamber access ports

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. All specifications based on 20C ambient on 60Hz.

EPIC STANDARD FEATURES

SHELF AREA 15 sq ft to 30 sq ft (1.394 to 2.787 sqM)
SHELF ASSEMBLY Bulk or Hydraulic Stoppering
SHELF TEMPERATURE RANGE -70º to 65°C
SHELF HEAT TRANSFER Hollow Fluid Filled
SHELF SIZE/FINISH 18″x24″, 316 L SS, 20 Ra or better
CONDENSER TEMP -85°C
CONDENSER CAPACITY 50L
CONDENSER RATE 40L in 24 hours
CONDENSER STYLE Exposed Coil, 8″ vapor port
DEFROST Hot Gas
COMPRESSORS (SCROLL) 5 HP 1st stage, 3.5 HP 2nd stage
PRODUCT SENSORS 4 Type T Thermocouples
VACUUM PUMP Corrosion Resistant
VACUUM CONTROL Pirani w/ Solenoid & Needle Valve
Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control
GAS BACKFILL Included
CONTROL SYSTEM PC/PLC with Opti-Dry Software
TRAYS Two per shelf included
CABINET 62″w x 44″d x 87.5″h
ELECTRICAL 230V/60Hz, 3ph, 60A
480V/60Hz, 3ph, 40A
230V/50Hz, 3ph, 60A
415V/50Hz, 3ph, 40A

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