Modular design for flexibile freeze drying

The proven SMH range of pharmaceutical freeze dryers from Usifroid were developed in modular form - enabling flexibility, choice of options and layout, to meet a variety of needs from customers

The proven SMH modular range of pharmaceutical freeze dryers from Usifroid were developed to meet a variety of needs from its customers.

SMH was conceived from standard modules enabling flexibility, choice of options and layout whilst reducing design and build time.

Standard designs allow a choice in shelf area up to 45m2 and ice capacities up to 600kg, but with custom options available up to 135m2 and greater.

The 'screw stoppering' option is a patented design using two helical screws driving an upper reinforced plate to which the shelves are suspended.

No components enter or leave the chamber during operation.

With no hydraulic piston, no excessive height is needed in the machine room.

The system is non-particle shedding and sterilisable within the camber.

Complete flexibility in condenser positioning is made possible.

The LN2 refrigeration system option, developed with parent company Air Liquide, offers a real alternative to conventional refrigerants.

LN2 can be used either as a low-temperature solution or as the main cooling medium for both shelves and condenser offering better reliability, minimal maintenance, reduced noise, space, power and water cooling requirements.

Usifroid offers a choice in control systems to provide the user with the optimal solution.

Polaris2 is designed and developed following GAMP4 principles and complies with 21CFR Part 11 offering the user full programming capabilities.

Usifroid expertise with SMH systems also extends to in-house designed, fully automated loading and unloading systems.

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