Food Freeze Dryer

The Food Freeze Dryer from Zirbus is a high-capacity solution designed for large-scale food and feed drying. As part of the advanced Sublimator EKS-R series, this industrial Food Freeze Dryer supports ice capacities of up to 1,200 kg, making it ideal for bulk processing. Radiant heat applied through heated shelves ensures consistent drying, while suspended trays maintain uniform temperature without direct contact. Built for efficiency and performance, this system is perfect for commercial food production or agricultural research.

Available in South Africa through Apex Scientific, it’s a reliable tool for scaling up your drying operations. Explore our product range or visit our Insights page to learn more about the Food Freeze Dryer.

The Food Freeze Dryer by Zirbus is purpose-built for bulk material drying in the food and feed industries. Designed for laboratories in South Africa, this system is ideal for drying products like fruits, berries, truffles, herbs, cannabis, and animal feed. At Apex Scientific, we supply this powerful and efficient solution to meet large-scale processing needs.

 

High Capacity and Modular Design

This freeze dryer offers an outstanding ice capacity of up to 1,200 kg. Depending on the selected configuration, the system footprint can reach up to 90 m². As part of the EKS-R series, the “R” refers to “Radiation” heating. This technology uses water-flooded heated shelves to distribute radiant heat evenly, supporting effective and energy-efficient drying.

 

Innovative Drying Technology

The unit includes suspended trays that avoid direct contact with the heat source. This design promotes uniform temperature distribution and faster drying. As a result, bulk materials benefit from consistent results and shorter processing times. The increased surface area further enhances drying performance.

For expert tips and product comparisons, read our article, Discover the Best Freeze Dryers for Your Laboratory in South Africa. You’ll find it on our insights page, along with in-depth guides and articles that help you explore our full product range for freeze-drying applications.

Model10EKS-R30EKS-R50EKS-R100EKS-R150EKS-R
Capacity of Fresh Food10-15 kg25-40 kg50-80 kg100-150 kg180-250 kg
Max. Bulk Volume28 l70 l165 l320 l480 l
Chamber DiameterØ600 mmØ800 mmØ1000 mmØ1200 mmØ1400 mm
Loading Capacity8 pcs GN1/1 tray 325×530 mm10 pcs GN2/1 tray 650×530 mm24 pcs GN2/1 tray 650×530 mm56 pcs tray 400×600 mm100 pcs tray 400×600 mm
No. of Levels810121820
Tray Area1.38 m²3.45 m²8.27 m²13.5 m²24.0 m²
Radiation Temperature30…110 °C30…110 °C30…110 °C30…110 °C30…110 °C
Condenser Capacity0.75 kg/h (15 kg total)2.0 kg/h (45 kg total)4.0 kg/h (75 kg total)7.5 kg/h (150 kg total)10 kg/h (200 kg total)
Condenser Temperature-45 °C-45 °C-45 °C-45 °C-45 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H)L1500 x W980 x H1850L1750 x W1300 x H1850L1900 x W1500 x H1850L1950 x W1700 x H2050L2500 x W1900 x H2150
Available OptionsAir- or water-cooled cooling systems, prefreezing function, condenser -75 °C, product trays, oil-free vacuum pump, stainless steel housing or wall integration, capacitive vacuum sensor, process visualization SCADA

Insights Article: Discover the Best Freeze Dryers for Your Laboratory in South Africa

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