Laboratory freeze dryer FD-12-MR

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Product short features

• Germany DANFOSS Secop compressors
• Two-stage refrigeration technology using CFC-FREE refrigerants for easier maintenance
• 7” large touch screen with Labfreez® FD management graphic display
• On-screen display of drying curve, vacuum, condenser temperature, run time and ambient temperature
• Standard -55 °C condenser; -80 °C and -110 °C optional for low-eutectic or solvent samples
• Optional shelf-heating recipe program
• Condenser heating defrost for fast ice removal
• USB interface for data export and printing
• Available chamber types: FD-R, FD-MR, FD-TP, FD-MTP, FD-MT, FD-FT series

Characteristics

• Microprocessor control with LCD touch display showing drying curve, vacuum, condenser temperature, run time and ambient temperature
• Pre-freezing function for samples
• High refrigeration capacity and low noise from DANFOSS (SECOP) compressor with CFC-FREE refrigerant
• 304 stainless steel condenser, table-top, racks and shelves for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning; adjustable shelf height
• Transparent drying chamber for safe, easy observation
• Compact design and simple operation for laboratory workflows
• For water-based samples: -55 °C condenser is cost-effective; for solvent-containing or low-eutectic samples: -80 °C dual cascade or -110 °C options available
• Electric heating defrost optional for fast turnaround labs
• Nitrogen inflation valve optional
• Multiple configurations: Normal, Top-press, Multi-manifold T and Multi-manifold Top-press
• CE / ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / ISO 14001 certifications (as indicated)

Model descriptions / applicable use

• FD-12 series lab freeze dryers (lyophilizers) are intended for freeze-drying laboratory samples and small-scale production
• Chamber variants support vials, flasks, ampoules, manifold connections and top-press configurations to match diverse sample types and workflows
• Common sample types: laboratory samples, food samples, vials, bulk biological samples and similar materials

Specifications of FD-12 Lab Freeze Dryers (condensed per attribute, values per model)
Models grouping: FD-12-R / FD-12-R-80 / FD-12-R-110 ; FD-12-MR / FD-12-MR-80 / FD-12-MR-110 ; FD-12-TP / FD-12-TP-80 / FD-12-TP-110 ; FD-12-MTP / FD-12-MTP-80 / FD-12-MTP-110 ; FD-12-FT / FD-12-FT-80 / FD-12-FT-110 ; FD-12-MT / FD-12-MT-80 / FD-12-MT-110
Dry chamber size: FD-12-R: Φ260×430 mm ; FD-12-MR: Φ260×465 mm ; FD-12-TP: Φ260×490 mm ; FD-12-MTP: Φ260×540 mm ; FD-12-FT: 430×480 mm (H×L) ; FD-12-MT: 430×480 mm (H×L)
Total shelf area: FD-12-R / FD-12-MR: 0.12 m2 ; FD-12-TP / FD-12-MTP: 0.08 m2 ; FT/MT: not applicable
Shelf size: FD-12-R / FD-12-MR: Φ200 mm ; FD-12-TP / FD-12-MTP: Φ180 mm
Shelf spacing: 70 mm (typical across applicable models)
Shelf number: typically 4 (R/MR) or 3 (TP/MTP) depending on model
Trays number: R/MR: 4 trays ; TP/MTP: 3 trays
Vial load examples by vial Ø: Ø12 mm — R/MR: 920 pcs ; TP/MTP: 56 pcs ; Ø16 mm — R/MR: 480 pcs ; TP/MTP: 285 pcs ; Ø22 mm — R/MR: 260 pcs ; TP/MTP: 165 pcs
Sample load capacity (typical): R/MR: 1.2 L ; TP/MTP: 0.8 L
Flask support: manifold/top-press variants support flask loading (examples: up to 8 flasks in some manifold models)
Dry rack / Cold trap rack: included on applicable models
Shelf heating program: optional (stores multiple programs; segment control available as option)
Condenser temperature options: standard -55 °C ; optional -80 °C ; optional -110 °C for solvent/low-eutectic samples
Cold trap size & capacity: Φ215 × 140 mm (Depth × Height) ; ~5 L capacity
Ice removal capacity: ~4 kg / 24 h (nominal, model dependent)
Cold type: air-cooled (standard)
Defrost type: electric heating defrost optional

Included / standard configuration (high level)

• Stainless steel condenser with opening and stainless steel operation top; anti-corrosion seamless welding and rounded corners
• Stainless steel shelves and rack (removable, adjustable); 4 or 6 shelves optional
• Stainless steel pre-cooling rack with metal cover
• Integrally molded plastic drying barrel
• SECOP (DANFOSS) compressor, condenser fan, LCD touch display; history data storage and USB export
• Vacuum pump included (typical pump rate for FD-12 family: 2 L/s; specific pump options available)

Notes

• Optional items: -80 °C condenser, -110 °C condenser, RS232 & PC software, additional trays, anti-back oil device, oil mist filter, alternative Leybold vacuum pump, vial capping/stoppering or ampoule sealing devices, eutectic-point test device, removable lid for drying drum and more (refer to original product sheet for item codes)
• Multiple model variants (R, MR, TP, MTP, FT, MT) address different containers and processes (vials, flasks, ampoules, manifold ports, stoppering)

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Model (commercial denomination): FD-12-MR (FD-12 series, MR manifold variant)
• Condenser standard temperature: -55 °C (options: -80 °C / -110 °C)
• Cold trap capacity: 5 L
• Ice removal capacity (nominal): ~4 kg / 24 h
• Ultimate vacuum: ~1 Pa (system nominal)
• Vacuum pump: included (standard rate ~2 L/s for FD-12 family; optional pumps available)
• Installed power (example): ~970 W (typical for -55 °C host); higher for lower-temperature condensers
• Voltage: 220 V / 50 Hz or 110 V / 60 Hz (optional)
• Host dimensions (example): ~580×500×720 mm (-55 °C variant); larger footprints for -80/-110 °C variants
• Total weight (examples): ~90–130 kg depending on model and options
• Control & data: 7" touch LCD, drying curve display, USB export for data/printing; optional shelf heating program