Freeze dryer for the pharmaceutical industry LYOVAC®

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The LYOVAC® production freeze dryer is the ultimate pharmaceutical lyophilizer from GEA. By working together with our clients, we configure tailor-made equipment that meets specific manufacturing requirements. LYOVAC® freeze dryers can be arranged on one or multiple floors, such that the condenser is typically situated under the drying chamber and ensures both easy access to the machine parts and complete separation between the cleanroom and the technical area. In a single-floor setup, the orientation of the condenser can be on the side or behind the drying chamber. No matter what the size or the arrangement, the unique shelf design ensures high drying rates and uniform results. In addition, all LYOVAC® freeze dryers can be integrated with our Automatic Loading and Unloading System (ALUS®). LYOVAC® is also available using GEA’s unique Fast Track manufacturing process. Depending on the complexity of the installation and based on previously completed projects, it is possible to have a system up and running in less than a year. Invented by GEA in 1980s, ALUS® minimize the risk of operator/product contamination while loading and unloading a freeze dryer, offering shorter processing times, improved productivity and reduced operational costs. We were also the first company to provide an isolated ALUS in the 1990s. Given the absolute requirements to minimize contamination, eliminate operator exposure and protect the product, further containment options include isolators, conventional cleanrooms or both active and passive Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS).