Research freeze dryer MINIFAST Series

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Overview
MINIFAST is a laboratory/pilot freeze-dryer designed to meet R&D and small-batch production requirements while preserving technical performance comparable to production-scale units. Offered in MINIFAST 04 and MINIFAST 10 configurations, the series delivers shelf areas of 0.4 m2 and 1.1 m2. Product shelves are manufactured with IMA Life's patented FUSION™ technology to improve heat transfer, reduce operating costs and increase process reliability.

Highlights

• Pilot model: suited for R&D and small production runs.
• Stainless steel chamber: rectangular chamber in AISI 304L or AISI 316L.
• Shelf areas: 0.4 m2 (MINIFAST 04) and 1.1 m2 (MINIFAST 10).
• Condenser capacity: range 8–20 kg; reported ultimate condenser temperature −80°C; some configurations specify minimum condensing temperatures down to −85°C.
• Pre-aeration: automatic pre-aeration available with air or N2.
• Induced nucleation: compatible with KRYOSEQ LAB® for nucleation control.
• PAT tools: integrated PAT instruments for process monitoring and optimisation.
• SCADA: Lyomaster SCADA control system for process management.

FUSION™ and FUSION PLUS™ shelves
MINIFAST shelves use IMA Life’s patented FUSION™ and FUSION PLUS™ designs. These shelves are lighter than conventional solutions, enhance thermal transfer and contribute to improved process consistency and reliability.

Ice condenser capacity
The ice condenser capacity for the MINIFAST range is 8–20 kg depending on model and configuration. Reported ultimate condenser operation temperature is −80°C; certain configurations list minimum condensing temperatures down to −85°C as standard.

Technical data
MINIFAST TECHNICAL DATA
Model | Shelf area (m2) | Shelf spacing (mm) | Shelf size (w x d x t) (mm) | Number of shelves (alt.) | Max vial capacity (2R) | Min. condenser capacity (kg @ 12.7 mm ice)
MINIFAST 04 | 0.4 | 80 / 120 | 315 x 455 x 18 | 3 / 2 | 1,701 / 1,134 | 8
MINIFAST 10 | 1.1 | 80 / 160 | 455 x 615 x 18 | 4 / 2 | 4,536 / 2,268 | 20

Gallery / Media
Includes internal product images, detailed views of FUSION™ shelves and a machine video overview.

Features / Technical specifications

• Series: MINIFAST (laboratory / pilot freeze-dryer series).
• Configurations: MINIFAST 04 (0.4 m2) and MINIFAST 10 (1.1 m2).
• Chamber: rectangular stainless steel chamber in AISI 304L or AISI 316L.
• Shelves: patented FUSION™ and FUSION PLUS™ shelves with enhanced heat transfer.
• Shelf sizes: 315 x 455 x 18 mm (MINIFAST 04); 455 x 615 x 18 mm (MINIFAST 10).
• Shelf spacing: selectable (e.g. 80 / 120 mm for 04; 80 / 160 mm for 10).
• Number of shelves: typically 3 (or 2 alternative) for 04; 4 (or 2 alternative) for 10.
• Maximum vial capacity (2R): approx. 1,701 / 1,134 for 04; 4,536 / 2,268 for 10 (depending on loading).
• Ice condenser: capacity 8–20 kg depending on model; ultimate condenser temperature −80°C; some configurations down to −85°C.
• Controls: prepared for induced nucleation via KRYOSEQ LAB®; PAT tools available; Lyomaster SCADA control.
• Pre-aeration: automatic pre-aeration with air or nitrogen.
• Application: focused on R&D and pilot-scale lyophilisation.