Lyophilization Technology
Using proven, standardized modules, SMART LYO® pharmaceutical freeze dryers help to reduce the cost of freeze drying while maintaining quality and performance

Available in shelf sizes from 6.7 to 41.2 m² with a condenser capacity of up to 800 kg, SMART LYO® pharmaceutical freeze dryers are suitable for a wide range of applications. The use of tried and tested GEA technology shortens both delivery and validation times, and enables customers to bring their products to market more quickly. They meet the highest possible technical requirements, the strictest agency standards and comply with all the current guidelines, such as GAMP, cGMP, FDA, etc.
| Model | Units | SL 100 | SL 200 | SL 300 | SL 400 | SL 600 | SL 800 |
| Shelves | |||||||
| Shelf area | m² | 6,7 | 10 | 14,9 | 20,4 | 30,2 | 41,2 |
| No. of vials (Ø 16mm) | Quantity | 29.496 | 44.244 | 65.690 | 90.530 | 133.913 | 182.865 |
| No. of vials (Ø 22mm) | Quantity | 15.498 | 23.247 | 34.340 | 47.360 | 70.356 | 96.585 |
| No. of vials (Ø 30mm) | Quantity | 8.142 | 12.213 | 18.400 | 25.520 | 37.700 | 51.750 |
| No. of shelves | Quantity | 6 + 1 | 9 + 1 | 10 + 1 | 11 + 1 | 13 + 1 | 15 + 1 |
| Shelf size | mm | 914 x 1219 | 914 x 1219 | 1219 x 1219 | 1219 x 1524 | 1524 x 1524 | 1524 x 1803 |
| Clearance | mm | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Shelf temperature | °C | -55 ... +70 | -55 ... +70 | -55 ... +70 | -55 ... +70 | -55 ... +70 | -55 ... +70 |
| Condenser | |||||||
| Condenser capacity | kg/24h | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 600 | 800 |
| Condenser temperature | °C | -75 | -75 | -75 | -75 | -75 | -75 |
| Unit dimensions | |||||||
| Length (B) | mm | 5000 | 5600 | 6000 | 6500 | Depending on Layout | |
| Width (A) | mm | 3000 | 3000 | 3400 | 3400 | ||
| Height | mm | 3500 | 4000 | 4200 | 4300 | ||
| Weights | |||||||
| Unit | t | 7,5 | 9 | 12,5 | 15 | 17,5 | 19 |

GEA’s LYOVAC® industrial-scale freeze dryers are built to customer specifications and are available with production areas of 1–60 m² and condenser capacities of more than 1000 kg.

Extending its range of LYOVAC™ Freeze Dryers, GEA now offers both integrated and standalone equipment for the production of small-scale batches and formulation or process development.

ALUS® Automatic Load & Unload Systems minimize the risk of operator/product contamination while loading and unloading a freeze dryer.
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