Food freeze dryer equipment

Food Freeze Dryers for Product Trials and Commercial Production

Compare HFD equipment from the food and load you can prepare consistently. The model sheet gives a starting point; material thickness, water content and tray layout determine what must be confirmed next.

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Lanphan HFD freeze dryer with an open multi-tray chamber
HFD equipment shown with a multi-tray chamber. Confirm the exact model and supplied configuration in the quotation.

Equipment first

Start with an HFD model reference, then check the food load

Use these figures to compare models, then confirm the loading basis for the actual food.

Compact comparison

HFD-5 / HFD-5S

Reference Load
4–6 kg
Trays
5
Listed cold trap
-55°C / -40°C
Repeated small production

HFD-8

Reference Load
10–12 kg
Trays
8
Listed cold trap
-60°C
Larger model reference

HFD-25

Reference Load
25–30 kg
Trays
7
Listed cold trap
-60°C

Reference figures are provided for model comparison. Confirm the loading basis and final configuration for your material before ordering. See all entries on the HFD model comparison page.

Food project paths

Match the equipment to the food you plan to process

Food projects may use similar equipment, but loading and preparation vary by material.

FruitSlice thickness, harvest volume and finished appearance CandyExpansion, tray spacing and repeated shop batches
Prepared foodPortion shape, loading depth and packing handoff
Pet foodProvide the material form and target batch for model evaluation

What the project review needs to establish

  1. Material state and one representative tray load
  2. Target product form after drying
  3. Number of repeatable loads, not a best-case maximum
  4. Available power, access and operating space

Planning a larger production site rather than a food-specific trial? Review the commercial freeze dryer page.

Food equipment enquiry

Send the food, tray layout and target working load

Include a material photo, piece dimensions, one representative tray weight, destination and available power. The reply can then identify which HFD models need final confirmation.

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