2016 Product Resource Guide: Freeze Dryers/Lyophilizers
What are the most important things to keep in mind when buying a freeze dryer?
5 Questions to Ask When Buying a Freeze Dryer
- Do you want to freeze dry in flasks, tubes, or bulk?
- What solvents are you using?
- Do you need to stopper under vacuum?
- How much sample in liters will you run?
- Is this a shared freeze dryer? A hybrid pump is recommended to prevent damage to the pump.
Which Freeze Dryer Is In Your Lab?
Manifold Benchtop | 34% |
Manifold Console | 26% |
Shelf Benchtop | 23% |
Non-Sterile Production | 19% |
Dry Ice Benchtop | 17% |
Shelf Console | 9% |
Sterile Production | 8% |
Other | 4% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a Freeze Dryer
Product performance for intended application | 81% |
Ease of Use | 68% |
Low maintenance/operating costs | 68% |
Reliability under high performance | 61% |
Price | 60% |
Service and support | 49% |
Accurate vacuum control | 49% |
Warranty | 43% |
Ease of installation | 40% |
Energy efficiency | 27% |
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