Did you know Christ freeze dryers use Natural refrigerants?

Did you know Christ freeze dryers use Natural refrigerants?

Martin Christ is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of freeze dryers, with over 75 years of experience. They have been pioneering the integration of natural refrigerants into their systems since 2009 which ensures their systems are future proof to the refrigerant gas regulations. The laboratory units are equipped with natural, flammable refrigerants as standard, while the pilot and production systems can be flexibly configured with a variety of refrigerant systems. Christ always use the latest refrigeration technologies to ensure their systems are state of the art.

Which natural refrigerant gases do Christ use?

Christ offers a range of refrigerant solutions tailored to specific requirements:

• Flammable Refrigerants (A3): With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) index of 2–6, these refrigerants can achieve temperatures as low as –105°C, making them suitable for the laboratory and pilot freeze dryer range (up to 10kg capacity).
• Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂): Offering a GWP of 0, LN₂ systems achieve temperatures up to –100°C.
• Combination LN₂/CO₂: This hybrid system provides shelf temperatures down to –65°C and ice condenser temperatures as low as –100°C.
• Air Refrigeration Systems: A GWP of 0, these systems reach temperatures up to –100°C, offering an energy-efficient solution for various applications.
• Combination Air/CO₂: A GWP of 0-1, this combination achieves shelf temperatures down to –65°C and ice condenser temperatures up to –100°C.

Overview of Refrigerants used in Christ freeze drying systems

How can this benefit you in your laboratory?

By switching to freeze dryers which use natural refrigerant gases, this provides you with long term investment security that the unit complies with environmental and legal regulations. You have the piece of mind that maintenance and repair of the compressor system is ensured for the future and contributes to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to help shape a greener future.

Tailored Solutions for Various Applications

Martin Christ's refrigerant systems are designed to cater to a broad spectrum of applications:

• Laboratory Units: Equipped with natural refrigerants, these units are ideal for research and development, offering precise control and reproducibility.
• Pilot Units up to Epsilon 2-10D: These units bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale production, providing scalable solutions for process optimisation and small scale batch production.
• Production Units (20kg to 500kg ice condenser capacity units) Designed for industrial-scale freeze drying, these systems offer high-quality production of your valuable products and flexibility to meet diverse requirements.