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General Purpose & Floral Freeze Dryer

The GPFD- General Purpose Freeze Dryer is available in 25 and 35 Liter configurations. Condenser refrigeration packages of -53, -70 or -85C allow you to configure the most economical system for your products The GPFD is available in 2 to 5 shelf configurations with optional programmable heat.

The GPFD is ideal for bulky product, such as floral arrangements and taxidermy specimens where low energy input is required and long freeze drying cycles are common.

Read more about SP Scientific's conservation freeze dryer commissioned by Texas A&M for the restoration of the 1686 La Belle ship.

KEY FEATURES

Mobile, free standing design
Choice of refrigeration systems with temperatures of -53, -70 or -85C
2 to 5 shelves
LyoTroll Controller with optional programmable heating to assist in the freeze drying process

KEY BENEFITS

Lowest cost option for floral freeze drying and taxidermy specimens
Visually monitor product progress through acrylic door
Large batch processing in a single run with 25 or 35 liter condenser capacity
Accommodate a wide variety of product solvents with temperatures to -85C
Long equipment life, chamber configured of 304 stainless steel
Easy install

HOW TO SELECT

To configure a General Purpose Freeze Dryer to fit your requirements, select options from each of the groups below. For assistance in determining which option is right for you or to receive a quote please contact a product specialist. We will be glad to discuss the options and their importance and use with you. If you require a GPFD please feel free to talk with us about your requirements.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	ES	XL	EL
Maximum Low Condenser Temperature (°C) 60Hz / 50Hz	-53C	-75C	-85C
Condenser Capacity in 24 hours* FM25 / FM35	14L / 20L
Condenser Capacity Total FM25 / FM35	25L / 35L
Condenser Surface Area FM25 / FM35	506 in² /3264 cm² / 750 in² / 4838 cm²
Construction	304 stainless steel chamber, shelves and condenser
Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Industries test data from units operating at an ambient room temperature of approximately 20 °C. SP Industries recommends an operating range of 15-25 °C (59-77 °F).
* 24 hour capacity ratings are derived by freeze drying plain water and maximizing throughput. The 24 hour rating you experience with product will be lower.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Specimens for taxidermy
Floral bouquets and arrangements
Restoration/drying of water soaked manuscripts

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

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ACCESSORIES

LITERATURE & ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

General Purpose Freeze Dryers - Brochure (pdf)
General Purpose Freeze Dryers - 24Dx48 Specifications (pdf)
General Purpose Freeze Dryers - 36Dx66 Specifications (pdf)

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VirTis General Purpose & Floral Freeze Dryer