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Q: Does wet material capacity mean dried product weight?

No. Wet material capacity means fresh raw material before freeze-drying. It is not the final dried product weight. Final dried weight depends on the moisture content of the raw material.

Q: What is the main difference between pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers?

The main difference is wet material capacity, production goal, utility requirement, and project scale. Pilot lab freeze dryers process 60 to 120 kg wet material per 24 hours. Commercial freeze dryers process 340 kg to 1.36 tons per 24 hours. Industrial freeze dryers process 1.2 to 8 tons per 24 hours and require factory-level planning.

Q: What drying time and final moisture can these freeze dryers achieve?

For many food products, pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers can usually complete drying in 8 to 15 hours, with final moisture less than 3 percent. The actual result depends on product type, moisture content, thickness, loading density, utility condition, and process settings.

Q: Why do commercial and industrial freeze dryer capacities overlap?

Commercial models cover 340 kg to 1.36 tons per 24 hours, while industrial models start from 1.2 tons per 24 hours. In the 1.2 to 1.36 tons overlap range, choose commercial when the project is still commercial batch production. Choose industrial when the project needs steam-supported operation, larger site planning, multi-container delivery, and factory-scale production management.

Q: What site conditions should be checked before choosing a freeze dryer?

For pilot lab machines, buyers should check machine size, access, and 3P power supply. For commercial systems, buyers should check 20–100 m² site space and height above 3.5 m. For industrial systems, buyers should check 80–250 m² site space, height above 5 m, steam supply, power distribution, drainage, installation access, and maintenance space.

Machine Selection

Choose Your Freeze Dryer by Production Scale

Compare pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers by wet material capacity, model range, site space, power supply, energy type, drying time, and final moisture. Wet material means raw material before freeze-drying, not dried product weight.

Testing & Trial Production

Pilot Lab Freeze Dryer

For SDG60 and SDG90 food product testing, process validation, and small trial production before commercial or industrial scale-up investment.

Fresh Material / 24h 60–120 kg wet material

Machine Size SDG60: 2100 × 2000 × 2400 mm
SDG90: 2300 × 2200 × 2500 mm

Power 11–15.8 kW, 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable

Production Goal Product testing, process validation, and pilot runs

Best For New food product development before commercial or industrial scale-up

Choose If You need SDG60 / SDG90 capacity: 60–120 kg wet material per 24h

Drying Time 8–15 h

Final Moisture <3%

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Commercial Batch Production

Commercial Freeze Dryer

For SDG350, SDG700, and SDG1100 commercial food production, batch sales, farm processing, pet food brands, and freeze-dried snack projects.

Fresh Material / 24h 340 kg–1.36 tons wet material

Site Space 20–100 m², height >3.5 m

Power 58.16–155.9 kW, 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable

Production Goal Commercial batch sales and stable daily production

Best For Freeze-dried fruit, vegetables, pet food, seafood, snacks, and ingredients

Choose If Your daily wet material load is 340 kg–1.36 tons and you need commercial batch production

Drying Time 8–15 h

Final Moisture <3%

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Factory-Scale Manufacturing

Industrial Freeze Dryer

For SDG1600, SDG3000, and SDG6000 large food factories that need ton-level wet material capacity, steam-supported operation, and factory-level project planning.

Fresh Material / 24h 1.2–8 tons wet material

Site Space 80–250 m², height >5 m

Power 148–510.2 kW + steam, 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable

Production Goal Factory-scale output and long-term industrial production

Best For Large freeze-dried food plants with steam, utilities, and installation planning

Choose If You need 1.2–8 tons wet material capacity, steam-supported production, and factory-level planning

Drying Time 8–15 h

Final Moisture <3%

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Industrial 1.2–8 tons Commercial 340 kg–1.36 t Pilot Lab 60–120 kg

Same Applications, Different Wet Material Capacity

Pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers can process many of the same food products, including fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, pet food, dairy, herbs, ready meals, soup blocks, and food ingredients. The key difference is not only the product type, but wet material capacity, site space, energy type, utility requirement, production goal, and operating cost. Pilot lab models process 60–120 kg per 24h, commercial models process 340 kg–1.36 tons per 24h, and industrial models process 1.2–8 tons per 24h. In the 1.2–1.36 tons overlap range, choose commercial when you need electric commercial batch production; choose industrial when you need steam-supported factory-scale production and larger installation planning.

Food Applications

Food Products Commonly Processed by Our Freeze Dryers

These real sample images show the application range. Final equipment selection still depends on product thickness, moisture content, batch size, utility conditions, and target daily wet material output.

Freeze dried shiitake mushroom samples — Shiitake Mushroom

Freeze dried onion slices — Onion Slices

Freeze dried corn kernels — Corn Kernels

Freeze dried cod fish samples — Cod Fish

Freeze dried pineapple pieces — Pineapple

Freeze dried milk samples — Milk Samples

Freeze dried lemon slices — Lemon Slices

Freeze dried kiwi and strawberry slices — Kiwi & Strawberry

Freeze dried white mushroom slices — White Mushroom

Freeze dried dragon fruit pieces — Dragon Fruit

Freeze dried dendrobium stem pieces — Dendrobium Stem

Freeze dried chicken breast pieces — Chicken Breast

Freeze dried carrot pieces — Carrot Pieces

Freeze dried candy samples — Candy Samples

Freeze dried green onion samples — Green Onion

Freeze dried meat chunks from Mongolia case study — Meat Chunks

Project Support

Selection Support Based on Real Food Freeze-Drying Projects

A freeze dryer should not be selected only by appearance or tray area. For food production, buyers should confirm product performance, wet material load, site conditions, utility requirements, energy type, and long-term production plans.

Product Testing

Confirm whether the product can achieve the expected color, shape, texture, drying time, and final moisture before choosing a commercial or industrial machine size.

Product shape and texture
Drying time and final moisture
Sample quality before investment

Capacity Calculation

Estimate the right freeze dryer category according to wet material weight, water removal demand, production goal, daily output, and whether the project needs commercial electric operation or steam-supported industrial operation.

Wet material load
Daily output target
Water removal demand

Project Planning

Review installation space, height, power supply, steam supply, water supply, drainage, workflow, and future expansion before confirming the final configuration.

Factory layout review
Power, steam, and utility planning
Installation and training support

Project Documents

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Freeze Dryer Quotation Sheet

Freeze Dryer Manual PDF

Freeze Dryer Factory Layout Plan

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Freeze-Dried Food Photos & Videos

Buying Resources

Useful Resources Before Choosing a Freeze Dryer

These resources help buyers understand machine selection, operating cost, supplier evaluation, and project planning before choosing a freeze dryer.

Pilot Lab Freeze Dryer

Compare SDG60 and SDG90 for 60–120 kg / 24h product testing, pilot runs, and scale-up preparation.

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Commercial Freeze Dryer

Compare SDG350, SDG700, and SDG1100 for 340 kg–1.36 tons / 24h commercial batch production.

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Industrial Freeze Dryer

Compare SDG1600, SDG3000, and SDG6000 for 1.2–8 tons / 24h steam-supported factory-scale production.

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Freeze Dryer Cost Analysis

Estimate electricity, steam, drying time, water removal, and operating cost.

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FAQ

FAQ About Freeze Dryer Products

These short answers help buyers choose the correct product category before reading detailed product pages.

Does wet material capacity mean dried product weight?

No. Wet material capacity means fresh raw material before freeze-drying. It is not the final dried product weight. Final dried weight depends on the moisture content of the raw material.

What is the main difference between pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers?

The main difference is wet material capacity, production goal, utility requirement, energy type, and project scale. Pilot lab freeze dryers process 60–120 kg wet material per 24 hours. Commercial freeze dryers process 340 kg to 1.36 tons per 24 hours. Industrial freeze dryers process 1.2 to 8 tons per 24 hours and require steam-supported factory-level planning.

What drying time and final moisture can these freeze dryers achieve?

For many food products, pilot lab, commercial, and industrial freeze dryers can usually complete drying in 8–15 hours, with final moisture less than 3%. The actual result depends on product type, moisture content, thickness, loading density, utility condition, and process settings.

Why do commercial and industrial freeze dryer capacities overlap?

Commercial models cover 340 kg–1.36 tons per 24 hours, while industrial models start from 1.2 tons per 24 hours. In the 1.2–1.36 tons overlap range, choose commercial when the project is still commercial batch production. Choose industrial when the project needs steam-supported operation, larger site planning, multi-container delivery, and factory-scale production management.

What site conditions should be checked before choosing a freeze dryer?

For pilot lab machines, buyers should check machine size, access, and 3P power supply. For commercial systems, buyers should check 20–100 m² site space and height above 3.5 m. For industrial systems, buyers should check 80–250 m² site space, height above 5 m, steam supply, power distribution, drainage, installation access, and maintenance space.