Laboratory freeze dryer FD-18S series

with electric heatingstainless steel

Product overview

• Shelf heating with programmable recipe control, up to 36 segments per recipe — suitable for R&D and small-batch laboratory production.
• Germany DANFOSS Secop compressors.
• Two-stage refrigeration using CFC-FREE refrigerants; design for easy maintenance.
• 7" touchscreen with Labfreez® FD graphical management display.
• On-screen monitoring: drying curve, vacuum, condenser temperature, run time, ambient and sample temperature.
• Standard condenser -60°C; optional -85°C and -110°C.
• Condenser electric-heating defrost for rapid ice removal.
• USB interface for data export and printing.
• Multiple chamber variants: FD-R, FD-MR, FD-TP, FD-MTP, FD-MT, FD-FT series.

Description
FD-18S is a floor-standing laboratory freeze dryer with programmable shelf heating and PID control for accurate temperature management. The unit provides a large graphical touchscreen for real-time curves and process data to monitor freezing and drying phases. Program storage and communication interfaces enable data logging and remote access for process tracking.

Key characteristics

• PID microprocessor control and programmable recipes (multiple programs; up to 36 segments per program).
• Environmentally compliant design meeting international standards.
• Touch LCD displaying shelf temperature curve, drying curve, vacuum, condenser temperature curve, sample temperature curve, run time and ambient temperature.
• Pre-freezing shelf can function as a draft tube to accelerate drying.
• Condenser and control panel in 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning.
• Transparent bell-cap drying chamber for safe observation.
• Adjustable stainless-steel sample shelves; removable trays with adjustable spacing.
• Optional electric heating defrost and optional nitrogen inflation valve.

Specifications (table representation)
Model | FD-18S-R | FD-18S-R-80 | FD-18S-MR | FD-18S-MR-80 | FD-18S-TP | FD-18S-TP-80 | FD-18S-MTP | FD-18S-MTP-80
Type | Normal | Manifold | Top-press | Manifold-press
Dry chamber size (mm) | Ф300 × 485
Vials stoppering device | Included (for TP & MTP types) or / (for R/MR types as indicated)
Total shelf area (m²) | 0.18 or 0.27 (R / MR types); 0.09 (TP / MTP types)
Shelf temperature (°C) | -40 ~ +60
Shelf distance (mm) | 70 or 50 (depending on configuration)
Tray quantity (pcs) | 4 or 6 (R/MR); 3 (TP/MTP)
Tray size (mm) | Ф240 (R/MR); Ф200 (TP/MTP)
Tray number (pcs) | 4 or 6; 3
Vials load capacity (pcs) Ф12 | 1320 or 1980 (depending on tray count)
Vials load capacity (pcs) Ф16 | 740 or 1110
Vials load capacity (pcs) Ф22 | 360 or 540
Sample load capacity | 1.8 L or 2.7 L (R / MR); 0.9 L (TP / MTP)
Flask | 8 pcs (certain manifold variants) or / as specified
Dry rack | Included
Cold trap rack | Included
Condenser temp. | -60°C standard; -85°C and -110°C optional
Cold trap size | Ф270 × 400 mm (D × H)
Cold trap capacity | 22 liters
Ice capture capability | 6 kg/24 h
Cold type | Air-cooled
Condenser defrost | Electric heating defrost
Ultimate vacuum | ~1 Pa
Vacuum pump | Included (standard); advanced pump optional (ULVAC or Leybold)
Pump rate | 4 L/s
Power | 1400 W (typical); 1850 W (higher condenser options)
Voltage | 220 V/50 Hz or 110 V/60 Hz (optional)
Dimensions of host | 630 × 580 × 975 mm (L × W × H) for -60°C; 810 × 580 × 955 mm for -85°C option
Dimensions of pump | 520 × 140 × 250 mm (L × W × H)
Total weight | 150 kg (base); up to 175 kg depending on configuration


Technical specifications

• Model: FD-18S (series)
• SKU: FD-18S Series
• Type variants: R (normal), MR (manifold), TP (top-press), MTP (manifold-press)
• Dry chamber diameter × height: Ф300 × 485 mm
• Total shelf area: 0.18 m² or 0.27 m² (depending on configuration)
• Shelf temperature range: -40 °C to +60 °C
• Shelf spacing: 70 mm (standard) or 50 mm (option)
• Tray quantity: 4 or 6 (R/MR); 3 (TP/MTP)
• Vial capacities (approx.): Ф12 — up to 1980 pcs; Ф16 — up to 1110 pcs; Ф22 — up to 540 pcs (varies by tray & config)
• Sample load capacity: 1.8 L / 2.7 L (R/MR); 0.9 L (TP/MTP)
• Condenser temperature options: -60 °C standard; -85 °C and -110 °C optional
• Cold trap capacity: 22 L; ice capture capability: 6 kg/24 h
• Vacuum: ultimate vacuum ~1 Pa; vacuum pump included (4 L/s); advanced pump optional
• Power: ~1400 W (standard); ~1850 W for higher-spec condenser
• Voltage: 220 V/50 Hz or 110 V/60 Hz (optional)
• Host dimensions (example): 630 × 580 × 975 mm (-60 °C)
• Total weight: ~150–175 kg depending on configuration
• Main materials: condenser and panel in 304 stainless steel; transparent drying chamber cap; stainless steel shelves