Freeze dryer Xiros Mikro Holland Green Science

The Xiros Mikro from Holland Green Science is a compact yet powerful freeze dryer, ideal for households, food manufacturers, CSCs, research institutions, laboratories, and commercial production of freeze-dried products (including long-term storage). Despite its compact size, the Xiros Mikro freeze dryer has a large product capacity, with 5 shelves and a capacity of 8 kg of ice per 24 hours and 4 kg of sublimation per 24 hours. Using the Xiros Mikro not only means significant time and cost savings, but also requires minimal space. This freeze dryer also features a user-friendly, digital touchscreen control, allowing precise adjustment of drying time and temperature. Freeze-drying made easy. Not all freeze dryers are the same. As is often the case, the devil is in the detail. Many manufacturers offer devices that look good and are relatively inexpensive to purchase, but it quickly becomes apparent that cut corners have been cut in many areas. This sometimes manifests itself in very loud operating noises (which can be very stressful and annoying, as one run takes between 4 and 24 hours). Spare parts are also very difficult to obtain. Or the manufacturer doesn't respond to support requests. I was able to see several freeze dryers and then decided on the Xiros Micro. It is easy to operate, has very high-quality workmanship, and can be optimally adapted to your needs. Since the manufacturer, Holland Green Science, is based in the Netherlands, comprehensive and fast support is available at any time. The Xiros Micro can hold up to 8 kg of material. The maximum load weight naturally depends on the products to be dried. Approximately 10 L of material volume fits into the Xiros Micro for freeze-drying. Product Description Features and Benefits of the Freeze Dryer CE-certified => Truly safe and reliable! Cheap devices from the Far East pose great risks! Market-leading ice storage capacity for larger batches or longer defrost intervals. Easy loading thanks to the flat machine design. High-quality and high-performance components from leading suppliers. Developed, to run around the clock. High-performance vacuum technology fittings and connections are used (instead of refrigeration components). 2-year warranty with full support. Defrost function with modern shelf heating. Clear glass door: so you can watch the drying process live. Freeze Dryer Specifications: 5 trays and 5-tier racks. Ice condenser volume = 11 liters. Ice condenser capacity = 8 kg. Ice condenser output = 4 kg in 24 hours. Ice condenser temperature: -40 °C. Minimum freezing shelf temperature: -35 °C. Maximum drying shelf temperature: +60 °C. Shelf temperature accuracy: +/- 3 °C. Typical product capacity: 9.6 kg at 80% moisture content. Ultimate vacuum: 2.5 x 10-2 mbar. Maximum vacuum pump current: 3 A. Future-proof refrigerant: R290. Noise level (without vacuum pump): 54 dB(A). External dimensions: 770 (D) x 748 (W) x 507 (H) mm, 87kg Controller Interfaces USB, RS232C 5-inch color touchscreen Programmable for specific applications, e.g. to reduce the loss of terpenes Options for manual operation Automatic drying cycle USB connectivity for software upgrades and data logging Xiros Mikro: Freeze Dryer Technical Details Tray size: 200 x 450 x 20 mm Distance between compartments: 40 mm External dimensions: 770 (D) x 748 (W) x 507 (H) mm Weight: 87 kilos Electrical: 220 V +/-15% 50 Hz 8.5 A without pump, 11.5 A with pump (model dependent) The effect of vacuum on the drying rate of samples in the freeze dryer The use of vacuum freeze dryers such as the Xiros Mirko from Holland Green Science has become increasingly popular in laboratories in recent years. This is because these These types of dryers enable fast and efficient drying of samples, especially compared to conventional hot-air dryers. An important factor when using vacuum freeze dryers is the strength and duration of the vacuum used during drying. How does vacuum drying work? Vacuum drying is a process in which a vacuum is used to reduce the humidity around a sample. This allows water to evaporate from the sample more quickly, which reduces drying time. In a vacuum freeze dryer, the vacuum is created by removing the air from the freeze dryer using a vacuum pump.