EPIC Freeze Dryer
Perfect for Small Scale Production
The EPIC Small Production Freeze Dryer offers up to 30 sq. ft (2.787 sq M) of shelf area with a condensing rate of 40 Liters in 24 hours and a capacity of 50 liters. With these specifications the price and performance of the EPIC Small Production Freeze Dryer beats anything in its class. Standard features include PC/PLC controls for data collection, self-testing features (automatic freeze-drying, defrost, and system and leak rate testing. Additionally, remote connection is available to allow for a simple troubleshooting and customer services with customer approval.
In addition to our standard features, advanced system option includes Clean in Place (CIP). This combination provides the ideal platform for simplified and optimized protocol development. Cooling Methods include water or air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration or NitroLyo/LN2 Option.
We have addressed common application issues in our design to ensure that the equipment does not a limit your freeze drying needs. These features include:
- More accurate vacuum sensors
- Superior shelf temperature uniformity
- Reduced shelf temperature transition times
- Increased stoppering pressure
- No rubber hoses
- No vapor flow choke points
About the EPIC Freeze Dryer
CONTROL SYSTEM
- PC/PLC with ethernet and remote connectivity
- Manual and automatic operating modes
- Graphic and numeric data collection
- Automatic system and leak rate testing
SHELF SYSTEM
- 15 to 30 sq ft (1.394 to 2.787 sqM)
- 18″ x 24″ each shelf size
- Bulk or hydraulic stoppering option, 12 PSI stoppering pressure for 2ml vials
- 316L stainless steel on all wetted parts
CONDENSER
- Choke free design
- External condenser with 8" vapor port
- Exposed coil condensing surface to eliminate vapor bypass
- Hot gas defrost
REFRIGERATION
- Oversized and highly reliable scroll compressors
- CFC-free, non-proprietary refrigerants
- Water or Air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration or NitroLyo/LN2 Option
VACUUM
- Pirani vacuum sensor with solenoid control
- Gas backfill
- Corrosion resistant vacuum pump
- Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control
FITTINGS
- Sanitary and KF fittings on all chamber access ports
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. All specifications based on 20C ambient on 60Hz.
EPIC STANDARD FEATURES |
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| SHELF AREA | 15 sq ft to 30 sq ft (1.394 to 2.787 sqM) |
| SHELF ASSEMBLY | Bulk or Hydraulic Stoppering |
| SHELF TEMPERATURE RANGE | -70º to + 65°C |
| SHELF HEAT TRANSFER | Hollow Fluid Filled |
| SHELF SIZE/FINISH | 18″x24″, 316 L SS, 20 Ra or better |
| CONDENSER TEMP | -85°C |
| CONDENSER CAPACITY | 50L |
| CONDENSER RATE | 40L in 24 hours |
| CONDENSER STYLE | Exposed Coil, 8" vapor port |
| DEFROST | Hot Gas |
| COMPRESSORS (SCROLL) | 5 HP 1st stage, 3.5 HP 2nd stage |
| PRODUCT SENSORS | 4 Type T Thermocouples |
| VACUUM PUMP | Corrosion Resistant |
| VACUUM CONTROL | Pirani w/ Solenoid & Needle Valve Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control |
| GAS BACKFILL | Included |
| CONTROL SYSTEM | PC/PLC with Opti-Dry® Gen2 Software |
| TRAYS | Two per shelf included |
| CABINET | 62″w x 44″d x 87.5″h |
| ELECTRICAL | 230V/60Hz, 3ph, 60A 480V/60Hz, 3ph, 40A 230V/50Hz, 3ph, 60A 415V/50Hz, 3ph, 40A |
VIAL CAPACITY
| VIAL (ml) |
DIA (mm) |
HT (mm) |
# Shelves | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||
| 2 | 16 | 41 | 5760 | 6912 | 8064 | 9216 | 10368 | 11520 |
| 5 | 22 | 48 | 2990 | 3588 | 4186 | 4782 | 5382 | - |
| 10 | 24 | 58 | 2410 | 2892 | 3374 | 3856 | 4338 | - |
| 20 | 29 | 71 | 1610 | 1932 | 2254 | 2576 | - | - |
| 50 | 43 | 81 | 660 | 792 | 924 | 1056 | - | - |
| 100 | 52 | 92 | 450 | 540 | 630 | - | - | - |
* Capacity data shown in the above chart is an approximation.
| Shelves | Spacing (in/mm) |
Area (sq ft/sq M) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.5 / 139 | 15 / 1.39 |
| 6 | 4.5 / 114 | 18 / 1.67 |
| 7 | 3.75 / 95 | 21 / 1.95 |
| 8 | 3.25 / 82 | 24 / 2.23 |
| 9 | 2.8 / 71 | 27 / 2.51 |
| 10 | 2.5 / 63 | 30 / 2.79 |
| Depth | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mm | 13.9 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 22.3 | 25 | 27.8 |
| 15mm | 20.9 | 25 | 29.2 | 33.4 | 37.6 | 41.8 |
| 20mm | 27.8 | 33.4 | 39 | 44.6 | 50.1 | 55.7 |
* Capacity data shown in the above chart is an approximation.
Our new Opti-Dry Gen2 software provides sophisticated and intelligent tools to easily develop and execute both simple and advanced freeze-drying cycles.
Millrock Reporter is included with every system, providing full batch reporting, including recipe, graphs, data, and alarms in a single report.
Predictive maintenance with advanced system monitoring delivers cost-savings and enables maximum uptime by tracking and monitoring
the condition and performance of equipment during normal operation.
This same control system is used on industrial freeze dryers, allowing scaling to production. All systems are remotely accessible, with customer approval, for troubleshooting process issues.
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- The Status Screen
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- The Synoptic Screen
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- Batch Reporting
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- Single Screen Freeze Drying Protocol
MECHANICAL
- Clean room configuration
- Butterfly isolation valve on condenser
- Shelf latching kit to change shelf inter-distance
- Isolator interface for connection to an isolator
- Stainless steel door when using solvents
- LN2 trap to protect your vacuum pump from solvents
- Clean In Place to wash between different products
- H2O2 integration for sterilization
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
- Auto-Dry™
- Up to 16 thermocouples
- Resistivity probe
- 21 CFR Part 11 capable software
VACUUM
- Capacitance manometer to control the same as production systems
- Proportional vacuum control (+/-2mT control)
- Dry vacuum pump for use when processing solvents
SERVICES
- Startup and training
- Software Validation
- Electro-Mechanical Validation documentation
- IQOQ, FAT and SAT documentation and execution
REFRIGERATION
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Water or Air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration or NitroLyo/LN2 Option
Millrock Technology:
Your Freeze Drying Partner
When you purchase a Millrock product, you get more than a freeze dryer. You get a long-term partner delivering industry-changing innovations, high-performing products, and on-call expert support.
