The SP VirTis Genesis 35L is a compact, freestanding, mobile pilot lyophilizer built for easy scale-up from research to full production. A 35 litre condenser capacity and ≥20 L ice condensing capacity over 24 hours mean high-moisture loads can be run without splitting them across cycles.
Key features
- Compact, freestanding, mobile design
- Easy scale-up from research to full production
- Available with a Merlin or LyoS control system
- Optional top-down hydraulic stoppering system (available on units with up to five shelves)
- Narrow and cleanroom configurations available with an 8-inch vapor port
Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest shelf temperature (50 / 60 Hz) | ≤ -67 °C / -70 °C |
| Shelf temperature control range | -55 to 65 °C (controlled within ± 0.5 °C) |
| Shelf pull-down from 20 °C to -40 °C | ≤ 30 minutes |
| Lowest condenser temperature (50 / 60 Hz) | ≤ -82 °C / -85 °C |
| Maximum condenser capacity | ≥ 35 L (surface area 750 in² / 4,838 cm²) |
| Maximum ice condensing capacity in 24 hours | ≥ 20 L (deposition rate ≥ 0.83 L/hour) |
| Condenser pull-down from 20 °C to -45 °C | ≤ 25 minutes |
| Number of compressors | 2 (1.5 + 1.0 hp) |
| Vacuum time to 100 mTorr | ≤ 20 minutes (rate of rise ≤ 30 mTorr/hour) |
| Lowest system vacuum | ≤ 15 mTorr |
| Temperature uniformity | ± 1.0 °C |
| Construction | 316L stainless steel shelves, product chamber and condenser chamber |
| Standard configuration (W × D × H) | 102 × 76 × 187 cm, max. weight 363 kg |
| Narrow / cleanroom configuration | 64 × 193 × 187 cm, max. weight 386 kg |
| Vapor port | 10.2 cm (4 in) standard · 20.3 cm (8 in) narrow / cleanroom |
Shelf configuration
| Shelves | Shelf area | Shelf clearance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 shelf | 1,394 cm² (1.5 ft²) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| 2 shelves | 2,880 cm² (3.1 ft²) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| 3 shelves | 4,274 cm² (4.6 ft²) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| 4 shelves | 5,667 cm² (6.1 ft²) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| 5 shelves | 7,154 cm² (7.7 ft²) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| 6 shelves | 8,547 cm² (9.2 ft²) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Shelf size (W × D): 274.3 mm × 520.7 mm · Optional shelf latching increases clearance — on a 3-shelf unit with two shelves latched, 307 mm.
SP recommends a 61 cm clearance around all sides of the unit for serviceability; if machines are placed side by side, increase the minimum clearance to 121.9 cm.
SP VirTis Genesis 35L is available in Thailand from Thai Unique, with installation, calibration and after-sales service handled by our own team here in the country. For details and a quotation, call 0-2629-0191-6 or email customer.service@thaiunique.com.
All specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s own documentation and are based on units operating at an ambient room temperature of approximately 20 °C; SP recommends an operating range of 15-25 °C. SP VirTis reserves the right to change specifications without notice.