MATTON’s vacuum freeze dryer is a machine that sublimates moisture under vacuum conditions. It is an advanced dehydration device and is currently recognized as one of the best methods for drying products. MATTON’s Pilot Freeze Dryer preserves the shape and nutrients of materials to the maximum extent.
What capabilities does the Pilot Freeze Dryer have?
A well-engineered pilot freeze dryer includes the following subsystems:
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Drying chamber & shelves:Â stainless-steel chamber with multiple heated/cooled shelves. Shelves provide uniform conduction heat to product trays.
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Shelf temperature control:Â independent shelf circuits with PID control allow precise ramping and holding during primary and secondary drying.
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Vacuum system:Â dual-stage rotary vane or screw vacuum pumps with isolation valves and vacuum gauges; roughing and backing arrangements to protect pumps.
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Condenser:Â cold trap that captures sublimated vapor; available in sizes and cooling technologies (mechanical vapor compression with ammonia or COâ‚‚ refrigeration, or cascade refrigeration).
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Refrigeration system: options include ammonia (NH₃) or CO₂ (R-744) or R507A based systems for pilot equipment, or integrated cascade systems for lower temperature requirements.
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Control & data acquisition:Â PLC or industrial controller with recipe management, thermocouple logging, vacuum/data export for validation and process optimization.
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Loading & containment:Â tray systems, manifolded vials (for pharmaceutical applications), Sterile/aseptic options where needed.
Matton Pilot Freeze Dryer FD3
Pilot-scale freeze dryer parameters
| item | unit | SFD-1 | SFD-2 | SFD-4 | SFD-5 | FD-1 | FD-2 | FD-3 | FD-5 | FD-10 |
| Shelf area | M2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Condensation capacity | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 150 |
| Capacity | KG | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 150 |
| Machine temp. |  ℃ | -45~ +90 | ||||||||
| vacuum | Pa | 13~133 | ||||||||
| anti-frost | showering and watering | |||||||||
| working environment | temperature 5to 35 relative humidity ≤ 80 | |||||||||
Why use a Pilot Freeze Dryer?
When purchasing industrial freeze dryers, the performance of MATTON pilot-scale freeze dryers is crucial, as it directly impacts the success and efficiency of your future large-scale production!
Controlled process development: Pilot lyophilizers allow scientists to develop optimized freeze-drying recipes (freezing profile, primary drying, secondary drying) with precise control over shelf temperature and chamber vacuum.
De-risk scale-up: Pilot runs identify thermal gradients, collapse temperatures and critical drying endpoints, which reduces the risk when moving to commercial freeze dryers.
Small-batch production: Useful for clinical batches, high-value products, niche foods, or contract manufacturing short runs.
Regulatory & validation: Pilot units provide data for validation packages (thermal maps, residual moisture, cycle repeatability) required by QA and regulatory teams.
MATTON freeze dryers ensure consistent product quality
Pilot-scale testing is necessary to verify whether freeze-dried products can retain their key attributes, such as natural color, characteristics, consistency, and constituent proteins and vitamins, while maintaining structural integrity and quality stability.
Only by demonstrating product quality compliance during the pilot-scale stage can the stable and reliable quality of products produced on a large scale be ensured.
Therefore, MATTON has equipped the machine with the same system as large-scale freeze dryers, guaranteeing the reproducibility of freeze-drying profiles.
MATTON freeze dryers offer precise temperature control:
MATTON utilizes the advanced PT-100-S temperature control system, providing precise temperature settings and adjustments to ensure materials freeze and sublimate at optimal temperatures.
Each shelf in the MATTON freeze dryer allows for independent temperature measurement and control, ensuring precise temperature management.
Precise vacuum control:
MATTON freeze dryers are equipped with the same DV vacuum pump as industrial freeze dryers, which allows for faster sublimation and removal of moisture.
Why MATTON Freeze dryer?
MATTON’s freeze-drying technology brings you high-quality freeze-dried products, whether it’s a pilot-scale freeze dryer or an industrial-scale freeze dryer. Whether it’s freeze-dried fruit or freeze-dried coffee, all products are impeccable!
After-service: MATTON provides free parts and parts delivery when manufacture defects have been detected during normal operation (vulnerable parts not included) under warranty. We offer a one-year warranty period. Beyond the warranty period, we offer cost-charge accessories. Consultant services are available throughout the machine’s lifespan.
Purchasing our equipment means investing not just in a high-performance freeze dryer, but in a proven, predictable, low-risk future of high-quality industrial production. Leave a message for our team now!
