USED MILLROCK TECHNOLOGY, INC. MG85B10
Overview
Description
The Millrock MAGNUM® MG85B10 is a pilot-scale freeze dryer (lyophilizer) designed for pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, diagnostics, and small-scale production. It offers 20 ft² (1.86 m²) of shelf area with an external 30 L condenser capable of reaching -85°C, providing excellent sublimation performance for demanding lyophilization processes. The system incorporates Millrock's Opti-Dry® Gen2 PLC/PC control platform, enabling automatic cycle development, data logging, leak testing, and process optimization while supporting seamless scale-up to commercial production.
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Key Highlights
- Pilot-scale pharmaceutical freeze dryer
- 20 ft² (1.86 m²) usable shelf area
- 10 stainless-steel shelves
- External 30 L condenser
- Condenser temperature to -85°C
- Shelf temperature range -70°C to +65°C
- Opti-Dry® Gen2 PLC/PC control system
- Automatic freeze-drying, leak testing, and defrost cycles
- 316L stainless-steel product contact surfaces
- Optional hydraulic stoppering, CIP, and controlled nucleation technologies available
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Applications / Uses
- Pharmaceutical lyophilization
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Vaccine development
- Diagnostic reagent production
- Protein and peptide preservation
- Cell and tissue preservation
- Clinical trial manufacturing
- Pilot-scale process development
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Typical Specifications (Summary)
(May vary depending on configuration)
- Freeze Dryer Type: Pilot tray lyophilizer
- Model: MG85B10
- Shelf Area: 20 ft² (1.86 m²)
- Number of Shelves: 10
- Shelf Size: Approximately 12 × 24 in (305 × 610 mm)
- Shelf Temperature Range: -70°C to +65°C
- Condenser Capacity: 30 L
- Condenser Temperature: -85°C
- Condensing Rate: 20 L/24 hours
- Vacuum System: Corrosion-resistant vacuum pump with Pirani vacuum control
- Control System: PC/PLC with Opti-Dry® Gen2 software
- Construction: 316L stainless-steel wetted surfaces
- Electrical: Typically 230 V (configuration dependent)
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Typical Configuration Includes
- MG85B10 freeze dryer
- 10 stainless-steel shelves
- External 30 L condenser
- Corrosion-resistant vacuum pump
- PLC/PC control workstation
- Opti-Dry® Gen2 software
- Product temperature probes
- Stainless-steel trays
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