Industrial food lyophilization line

Industrial Food Freeze Dryer for 50-2500 kg Batches

Compact contact-heated and large radiant-heated FFD food freeze dryer systems for pilot production, growing food brands and factory-scale processing.

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  • 5-250 m2 usable shelf area
  • Approx. 50-2500 kg fresh material per batch
  • Contact-heated FFD-5 / 10 / 20 and radiant FFD-50+ platforms
  • SUS304 chamber and food-contact parts
  • Siemens PLC recipe-based operation
  • Tray, cart, loading and project-specific cleaning options

冷冻干燥(冻干 / 升华干燥)是保持食品品质的"黄金标准"。它不依靠高温,而是在低温下通过升华脱水——在高真空下让冰直接变成水蒸气——因此颜色、形状、香气、营养以及热敏活性成分几乎原样保留,且无需任何添加剂或防腐剂。成品轻便、常温可长期储存,加水几秒即可复水。 FFD 冻干工艺——三个阶段: 1)冻结——将物料冻实,可在箱内预冻,或先用速冻库 / IQF 预冻。 2)一次干燥(升华)——在高真空(≤ 10 Pa)下搁板缓慢升温,冰直接升华排出,约去除 90% 的水分。 3)二次干燥(解析)——最后在升温、深真空阶段去除残余结合水,使含水量降至约 2–5%。 成品品质的关键,在于对搁板温度、真空度与捕水器的精确控制。FFD-5 / 10 / 20 采用接触式循环硅油层板，FFD-50 及以上采用辐射式循环导热油加热板,高效压缩机制冷为搁板与捕水器降温,并配备罗茨 + 旋片真空机组。搁板可在 −45 °C 至 +70 °C 之间运行,内部走硅油;若无需原位冻结,可选用仅走可加热水的搁板方案以降低成本。 应用范围:冻干果蔬、咖啡与速溶饮品、肉类与海鲜、宠物食品与零食、益生菌与保健品、糖果与巧克力、即食餐——凡是看重风味、营养与常温长货架期的产品皆适用。 如何选型:FFD 后面的数字即搁板有效面积(m²),单批产能约为面积 × 10 kg——从 FFD-5(5 m²,约 50 kg/批)到 FFD-250(250 m²,约 2500 kg/批)。按日产量选择即可;托盘、自动化、进出料系统与 CIP 均可按您的产线定制。

Applications for premium shelf-stable food

Use the FFD platform when the product value depends on appearance, aroma, nutritional retention, ambient shelf life, and reliable rehydration.

Fruit and vegetables

Strawberry, mango, apple, banana, corn, mushroom, herbs, and vegetable ingredients where color, shape, and crisp texture matter.

Coffee and beverages

Instant coffee, tea extracts, fruit powders, and functional drink ingredients that need aroma protection and fast dissolution.

Meat and seafood

High-value protein ingredients, seafood, and prepared meat pieces where low-temperature drying helps protect flavor and structure.

Pet food and treats

Chicken, beef, fish, egg yolk, and mixed pet treats for brands that need premium nutrition claims and shelf-stable packaging.

Ready meals and emergency food

Meal components, sauces, soups, and outdoor or emergency rations that need light weight and quick rehydration.

Probiotics and nutraceuticals

Temperature-sensitive cultures, enzymes, botanicals, and functional ingredients that require gentler moisture removal.

Pet food and pet treat producers

Meat, organ, fish, poultry, topper, training-treat, and formulated pet-food projects that require repeatable tray loading, controlled freeze drying, hygienic handling, and moisture-protective packaging.

Choose the FFD model by real throughput

The FFD number represents usable shelf area in square meters. FFD-5 / 10 / 20 use compact contact-heated shelves; FFD-50+ use radiant heating and cart-based handling. Batch capacity is an approximate fresh-material reference and must be confirmed against the real product and cycle.

Model Usable shelf area Approx. fresh load Best-fit production scenario
FFD-5 5 m2 About 50 kg/batch Pilot production, product validation and the first compact industrial line View Model
FFD-10 10 m2 About 100 kg/batch Small-batch commercial production and growing food or pet-treat programs View Model
FFD-20 20 m2 About 200 kg/batch Mid-volume production bridging commercial H models and cart-based FFD-50+ View Model
FFD-50 50 m2 About 500 kg/batch Entry industrial line, premium snacks, pilot-to-production scale-up View Model
FFD-100 100 m2 About 1000 kg/batch Fruit, vegetables, coffee, pet treats, and ingredient production View Model
FFD-130 130 m2 About 1300 kg/batch Higher daily output with flexible SKU changeover View Model
FFD-150 150 m2 About 1500 kg/batch Factory-scale food drying with room for throughput growth View Model
FFD-200 200 m2 About 2000 kg/batch Large-volume production for mainstream food or pet-food SKUs View Model
FFD-250 250 m2 About 2500 kg/batch High-capacity continuous batch operation and multi-shift factories View Model

Process control that protects food quality

Industrial food freeze drying works when freezing, sublimation, and final desorption are matched to the product. The equipment must control shelf temperature, vacuum, condenser load, and heating rate as one process.

Freezing strategy

Products can be frozen inside the chamber or pre-frozen by blast freezer / IQF. The choice affects cycle time, ice crystal structure, handling labor, and factory layout.

Primary drying under vacuum

Under deep vacuum, shelf heat drives sublimation while the condenser captures vapor. Stable heat transfer and vacuum control help avoid collapse, shrinkage, and uneven drying.

Secondary drying and final moisture

A controlled final stage removes bound moisture to the target range for shelf life, packaging stability, texture, and rehydration behavior.

Built around your production line, not just a chamber

The right FFD configuration depends on the product, room, operators, utilities, cleaning workflow, and target daily output. Sizing starts with production data, not a catalog model number.

Capacity and cycle planning

We estimate batch size, cycle duration, batches per day, and model fit based on fresh material volume, tray loading, water content, and product target.

Tray, cart, and loading workflow

Tray size, cart quantity, loading direction, pre-freezing workflow, and unloading plan can be tailored to reduce labor and bottlenecks.

Utilities and installation

Cooling, electrical load, compressed air, vacuum exhaust, drainage, room temperature, and maintenance access are reviewed before final layout.

Controls, cleaning, and options

Siemens PLC recipes, data export, vacuum pump set, heated-water shelf option, automation level, and CIP-related options can be configured by project.

FFD industrial food freeze dryer and lyophilizer models

Compare 50-250 m2 FFD machines, then send the material, target daily output, water load, site utilities and loading workflow for project sizing.

应用工艺资料

原创 3D 工艺研究用于项目规划，不是客户实拍或保证产能的配方。最终配置取决于物料、装载、试验与确认的项目图纸。

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Industrial food freeze dryer FAQ

How do I choose between FFD-50, FFD-100, FFD-150, FFD-200, and FFD-250?

Start with daily fresh material input, expected cycle time, number of batches per day, tray loading thickness, and target residual moisture. The model name gives the shelf area, but real capacity depends on the product and process.

Can the system freeze products inside the chamber?

Yes, in-place freezing can be configured. Some factories prefer external blast freezing or IQF to shorten chamber occupancy. We compare both workflows during sizing.

What residual moisture can freeze-dried food reach?

Many food products target roughly 2-5% residual moisture, but the correct target depends on product type, water activity, packaging, and shelf-life requirement.

Is the equipment suitable for pet food and meat products?

Yes. The FFD series can be used for pet treats, meat, seafood, and protein ingredients. Material thickness, fat content, sanitation plan, and odor management should be reviewed before final specification.

Can trays, carts, loading direction, and CIP be customized?

Yes. Tray dimensions, cart quantity, loading workflow, automation level, and cleaning-related options can be adapted to the production room and labor model.

What information should I send for a fast quotation?

Send product name, fresh material kg/day, product thickness, target final moisture, tray size if fixed, available utilities, preferred freezing method, and photos or drawings of the production room if available.

Is an FFD system also an industrial food lyophilizer?

Yes. FFD is SJ Scientific’s industrial food freeze dryer range, and food lyophilizer is an equivalent technical term. Each model still needs to be sized for product loading, water removal, condenser duty and cycle target.

What makes an industrial food lyophilizer suitable for food production?

Review food-contact materials, cleanability, drainage, tray and cart workflow, seals, controls, condenser sizing, utility design and the sanitation plan for the actual product. “Food grade” should be defined by these project requirements.

What determines industrial food freeze dryer price?

Shelf area is only the starting point. Refrigeration and condenser duty, vacuum equipment, chamber and loading design, controls, utilities, pre-freezing, automation, shipping, installation and service scope all affect project cost.

Can FFD equipment produce freeze-dried pet food and pet treats?

Yes. FFD systems can process prepared meat, organ, fish, poultry, topper, and formulated pet-food products. Final sizing requires the actual recipe, incoming and target moisture, fat content, piece size, kilograms and depth per tray, pre-freezing, sanitation plan, validated process, condenser load, and packaging workflow.

Need an industrial food freeze dryer quotation?

Send your product, target kg/day, tray size, moisture target, and room limits. We will recommend the FFD model and the key options to review before purchase.

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