MINIFAST Series Freeze-Drying

Machine overview

Advanced. Mini. Fast.

Freeze-drying technology comes in all sizes and Minifast is the ideal size for R&D requirements of a laboratory environment. Minifast is a laboratory solution designed according to the same technical performance and quality standards as a production-scale lyophiliser.
The product is available in Minifast 04 and Minifast 10 configurations, with shelf areas of 0.4 and 1.1 m2.
Product shelves are designed and manufactured using the IMA Life patented FUSION™ design to enhance performance, reduce operating costs and increase reliability.

Production plant

IMA Life

Machine highlights


  1. Pilot model

    Pilot scale for R&D and small production batches.


  2. Stainless steel chamber

    Rectangular chamber in AISI 304L or AISI 316L.


  3. Surface areas

    Shelf areas available from 0.4 m2 and 1.1 m2.


  4. Condenser capacity

    Ice condenser ultimate temperature of -80°C.


  5. Pre-aeration

    Automatic pre-aeration with Air or N2.


  6. Induced nucleation

    Ready to be integrated with KRYOSEQ LAB® for nucleation control.


  7. PAT tools

    PAT tools for better process understanding and optimization.


  8. SCADA system

    Lyomaster Scada control system.

Ice Condenser Capacity

Minifast ice condenser capacity range from 8 kg to 20 kg, with minimum condensing temperatures of -85°C as standard.

FUSION™ and FUSION PLUS™ shelves

Minifast shelves are designed and manufactured in-house with IMA Life’s patented FUSION™ technology, to ensure higher quality and enhance process reliability. The FUSION™ FUSION PLUS” shelves are lighter and more resistant than conventional solutions and offer enhanced heat transfer properties.

Machine video trailer

Internal view

Internal fusion shelves overview

Internal fusion shelves detail

Internal detail

Vials on shelf

Technical information

MINIFAST TECHNICAL DATA
ModelShelf area range (m2)Shelf Spacing and alternative (mm)Shelf size (w x d) (mm)Number of shelves and alternativeMaximum vials loading capacity (2R vial)Min. condenser capacity (kg @ 12.7 mm ice)
MINIFAST 040.480/120315 x 455 x 183/21,701/1,1348
MINIFAST 101.180/160455 x 615 x 184/24,536/2,26820

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