Industrial Freeze Dryer for Food Production
Our industrial freeze dryer series is designed for food factories that need 1.2–8 tons of wet material capacity per 24 hours. SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000 models support steam-assisted industrial production, stainless steel condenser systems, factory layout planning, and long-term batch operation.
Compare model capacity, steam demand, electric power, factory space, shipping scale and installation conditions before planning an industrial freeze-drying project.
Need Product Testing or Less Than 1.36 Tons Wet Material per 24h?
Use the pilot lab freeze dryer for 60–120 kg / 24h testing, or review commercial freeze dryer models for 340 kg–1.36 tons / 24h production before industrial scale.
When Should You Choose an Industrial Freeze Dryer?
An industrial freeze dryer is suitable when the product process has been confirmed and the buyer needs large daily output, factory-level installation planning, steam supply, power distribution, water supply, drainage and long-term production management.
- Large freeze-dried fruit and vegetable factories
- Industrial freeze-dried pet food production lines
- Seafood, meat, soup ingredient and instant meal processors
- Food companies expanding from commercial production to industrial scale
Capacity, Steam and Factory Conditions Must Be Planned Together
Industrial freeze-drying projects require more than machine selection. Buyers should confirm steam, electricity, height, floor load, drainage, unloading access and maintenance space before delivery.
- For 60–120 kg / 24h product testing and trial production, choose a pilot lab freeze dryer.
- For 340 kg–1.36 tons / 24h commercial batch production, choose a commercial freeze dryer.
- For 1.2–8 tons / 24h, choose an industrial freeze dryer.
Commercial Freeze Dryer or Industrial Freeze Dryer?
This page should be used when the project requires factory-level capacity, steam-supported operation and industrial installation planning. If the project is still in small-batch commercial production, review the commercial models first.
| Selection Factor | Commercial Freeze Dryer | Industrial Freeze Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Capacity | 340 kg–1.36 tons wet material / 24h | 1.2–8 tons wet material / 24h |
| Best Fit | Commercial food production, brand expansion, agricultural processing and medium batch output. | Large food factories, pet food plants, seafood processors, meat processors and ready meal ingredient production. |
| Energy Planning | More suitable for electric-powered commercial batch production. | Requires electric power plus steam, with factory utility planning before installation. |
| Site Requirement | Usually 20–100 m², height >3.5 m. | Usually 80–250 m², height >5 m. |
| Recommended Action | View commercial freeze dryer models | Compare SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000 |
Choose Your Industrial Freeze Dryer by Daily Wet Material Capacity
Start with your daily wet material load. SDG1600 is suitable for entry-level industrial production, SDG3000 is suitable for medium-large industrial output, and SDG6000 is designed for large factory-scale freeze-drying projects.
SDG1600 Industrial Freeze Dryer
For food manufacturers moving from high commercial output to industrial freeze-drying production.
SDG3000 Industrial Freeze Dryer
For large food factories that need stable multi-ton daily wet material processing capacity.
SDG6000 Industrial Freeze Dryer
For large-scale industrial freeze-drying plants that require high daily output and full factory-level project planning.
SDG1600 vs SDG3000 vs SDG6000 Specification Comparison
The values below refer to wet fresh material before freeze-drying, not final dried product weight.
| Specification | SDG1600 | SDG3000 | SDG6000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Material Capacity / 24h | 1.2–2 tons wet material | 3–4 tons wet material | 6–8 tons wet material |
| Drying Time | 8–15 hours | 8–15 hours | 8–15 hours |
| Recommended Material Thickness | Product-dependent, commonly 4–10 mm | Product-dependent, commonly 4–10 mm | Product-dependent, commonly 4–10 mm |
| Final Moisture | <3% | <3% | <3% |
| Vacuum-Down Speed | <18 min to 133 Pa | <18 min to 133 Pa | <18 min to 133 Pa |
| Average Energy Consumption | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material |
| Heating Method | Radiation heating | Radiation heating | Radiation heating |
| Heating Medium | Water-based heat transfer medium | Water-based heat transfer medium | Water-based heat transfer medium |
| Defrosting Mode | Steam defrosting | Steam defrosting | Steam defrosting |
| Chamber, Condenser & Frame Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Condenser Capture Capacity | ≥2 kg H2O/m²/h | ≥2 kg H2O/m²/h | ≥2 kg H2O/m²/h |
| Control System | Touchscreen HMI + PC remote control | Touchscreen HMI + PC remote control | Touchscreen HMI + PC remote control |
| Mobile Remote Control | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Condenser Monitoring | Temperature and pressure monitoring with records | Temperature and pressure monitoring with records | Temperature and pressure monitoring with records |
| Machine Weight | 18 tons | 31 tons | 47 tons |
| Site Space | 80–120 m² | 150–200 m² | 180–250 m² |
| Height Requirement | >5 m | >5 m | >5 m |
| Power Supply | 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable | 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable | 3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable |
| Total Power + Steam | 148 kW + steam | 279.7 kW + steam | 510.2 kW + steam |
| Steam Peak Demand | 150 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa | 300 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa | 600 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa |
| Shipping | 2 × 40HQ + frame container | 6 × 40HQ + frame container | 13 × 40HQ + frame container |
Which Industrial Freeze Dryer Model Should You Choose?
Choose by wet material load first, then confirm steam supply, site space, power distribution, shipping condition and expected daily production plan.
Choose SDG1600 If
- Your daily wet material load is 1.2–2 tons.
- You are expanding from commercial production to industrial production.
- Your factory has 80–120 m² available installation space.
- You need an industrial system but do not yet need 3–8 tons daily capacity.
Choose SDG3000 If
- Your daily wet material load is 3–4 tons.
- You need stable multi-ton food freeze-drying production.
- Your factory has 150–200 m² available site space.
- Your project can support steam, power, water, drainage and installation access.
Choose SDG6000 If
- Your daily wet material load is 6–8 tons.
- You are planning a large freeze-dried food production plant.
- Your factory has 180–250 m² available site space.
- Your project needs complete industrial installation, logistics and production planning.
Industrial Freeze Dryer Project Cases
These industrial project cases use the same data and images from the customer case library. They help buyers compare model scale, batch load, drying time, final moisture and energy reference before choosing an industrial freeze dryer.
Kochi, India · 2025
Freeze-Dried Shrimp for Instant Noodle Toppings
SDG6000 200㎡ industrial freeze dryer for large-scale seafood ingredient production.
China · 2024
Freeze-Dried Instant Tea Powder
SDG1600 50㎡ industrial freeze dryer for instant tea powder production after membrane concentration.
China · 2011
Freeze-Dried White Mushroom Slices for Soup Ingredients
SDG3000 100㎡ industrial freeze dryer for mushroom soup ingredient production.
Oregon, USA · 2018
Freeze-Dried Pear Slices
SDG3000 100㎡ industrial freeze dryer for large-scale pear slice production.
Same Industrial Drying Design, Different Production Scale
SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000 share the same industrial freeze-drying design logic. The main difference is daily wet material capacity, site space, total power, steam demand and shipping scale.
8–15 h Drying Time
Typical drying time for many food products under suitable loading and process conditions.
<3% Final Moisture
Designed for industrial freeze-dried food production with controlled final moisture.
<18 min to 133 Pa
Fast vacuum-down speed supports industrial freeze-drying preparation.
≥2 kg H₂O/m²/h
High condenser capture capacity supports stable vapor capture.
Radiation Heating
Radiation heating helps transfer heat more evenly across large tray areas.
Steam Defrosting
Steam defrosting supports large-scale industrial operation.
Touchscreen HMI + PC
Computer-based control supports clearer process operation and remote management.
Mobile Monitoring
Mobile remote control and monitoring help production teams manage operation status.
Engineering Features for Industrial Food Freeze-Drying
These design details support stable drying quality, process monitoring and long-term industrial production.
Stainless Steel Chamber, Condenser and Frame
Stainless steel construction improves corrosion resistance during freezing, drying, vapor condensation and steam defrosting.
High-Capacity Stainless Steel Condenser
Condenser capture capacity ≥2 kg H₂O/m²/h supports stable vapor capture during large-scale food freeze-drying.
Touchscreen HMI, PC and Mobile Monitoring
The control system supports touchscreen HMI, PC remote control, mobile monitoring, and condenser temperature and pressure records.
Factory-Level Installation Planning
Industrial freeze dryers require coordinated planning for steam, power, drainage, floor load, access space and maintenance space.
Large-Scale Shipping and Delivery
SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000 require multi-container shipment and project delivery planning before installation.
Industrial Chamber Loading and Logistics
Large chambers and components require suitable lifting equipment, loading access and container planning for safe delivery.
+ 1.5 kg steam per kg wet material reference
Energy and Steam Consumption for Industrial Freeze-Drying
Industrial freeze dryers use electric power plus steam. Therefore, buyers should not evaluate operating cost by electric power only.
The average reference consumption is about 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam per kg of wet material. Actual consumption may vary depending on product moisture content, slice thickness, loading density, freezing condition, drying profile, steam pressure, defrosting frequency and target final moisture.
Send Product Details for Energy and Steam Estimate| Model | Electric Power | Steam Peak Demand | Average Reference Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDG1600 | 148 kW | 150 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material |
| SDG3000 | 279.7 kW | 300 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material |
| SDG6000 | 510.2 kW | 600 kg/h, 0.5–0.7 MPa | 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam / kg wet material |
Installation and Factory Preparation Requirements
Before delivery, buyers should confirm factory layout, floor load, steam system, power distribution, water supply, drainage, unloading equipment, installation access and maintenance space.
- SDG160080–120 m², height >5 m, 150 kg/h steam
- SDG3000150–200 m², height >5 m, 300 kg/h steam
- SDG6000180–250 m², height >5 m, 600 kg/h steam
- Power Supply3P 380V / 50Hz, customizable
- Steam Pressure0.5–0.7 MPa
Industrial freeze dryer installation site
Industrial freeze dryer project delivery
Large chamber loading and shipment
From Product Testing to Industrial Freeze-Drying Production
Before choosing SDG1600, SDG3000 or SDG6000, buyers should confirm product name, slice thickness, loading density, target final moisture, expected daily wet material output, steam supply and available factory space. If the product process is not validated yet, start with SDG60 or SDG90 pilot lab testing first.
An industrial freeze dryer should be selected based on real product data, steam supply condition and factory installation planning, not only tray area or chamber size.
Send Product Testing DetailsFood Products Commonly Processed with Industrial Freeze Dryers
Final model selection depends on product moisture content, slice thickness, tray loading density, drying profile, steam supply and target daily wet material output.
What Information Should Buyers Send Before Quotation?
A useful industrial freeze dryer quotation should be based on product data, target output and factory utilities, not only tray area or chamber size.
Product and Process Data
- Product name, product photos and current processing method.
- Raw material moisture content and target final moisture.
- Cutting size, slice thickness or product shape.
- Expected loading density per tray or per square meter.
- Required daily wet material capacity and target drying time.
Factory and Utility Conditions
- Available factory space, height, unloading access and floor load.
- Voltage, frequency and electrical capacity.
- Steam availability, steam pressure and boiler capacity.
- Water supply, drainage and cooling system conditions.
- Project location, delivery plan and installation schedule.
Download Industrial Freeze Dryer Project Documents
Contact us to get industrial freeze dryer quotation support, manual PDF, factory layout plan, utility requirement data, and freeze-dried food photos and videos.
Plan Your Industrial Freeze-Drying Project
These resources help buyers move from capacity planning to cost evaluation, supplier comparison and factory-scale project preparation.
Pilot Lab Freeze Dryer
For 60–120 kg wet material / 24h product testing, process validation, and trial production before commercial or industrial scale-up.
View pilot modelsCommercial Freeze Dryer
For 340 kg–1.36 tons wet material per 24 hours commercial batch production.
View commercial modelsAll Product Types
Compare pilot lab, commercial and industrial freeze dryer categories.
View productsCustomer Case Studies
Review food freeze-drying projects with real products and production details.
View casesFreeze Dryer Cost Analysis
Estimate drying time, energy use and operating cost before investment.
Read cost guideSupplier Evaluation Guide
Evaluate condenser design, vacuum system, refrigeration and manufacturing capability.
Read supplier guideIndustrial Buying Guide
Learn how to choose an industrial food freeze dryer based on capacity, process, utilities and supplier capability.
Read buying guideCommercial Freeze Dryer Guide
Learn how to choose a commercial food freeze dryer before moving to industrial scale.
Read guideFAQ About Industrial Freeze Dryers
Short answers for buyers choosing between SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000.
What is the difference between SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000?
SDG1600 handles 1.2–2 tons wet material per 24 hours, SDG3000 handles 3–4 tons wet material per 24 hours, and SDG6000 handles 6–8 tons wet material per 24 hours. The main differences are capacity, site space, machine weight, power, steam demand and shipping scale.
Does the capacity mean wet material or dried product?
It means wet fresh material before freeze-drying. Final dried product weight depends on the moisture content of the raw material.
How long does industrial freeze-drying take?
Typical drying time is 8–15 hours. Actual drying time depends on product type, moisture content, slice thickness, loading density, freezing condition, steam supply and target final moisture.
What final moisture can these industrial freeze dryers reach?
The target final moisture is <3%, depending on product type and drying process settings.
What vacuum level can these models reach?
SDG1600, SDG3000 and SDG6000 can reach 133 Pa in less than 18 minutes.
How much energy does an industrial freeze dryer use?
The average reference consumption is about 1.1 kWh + 1.5 kg steam per kg of wet material. Actual consumption depends on the product, process conditions, steam system and defrosting frequency.
What factory space is required?
SDG1600 requires about 80–120 m². SDG3000 requires about 150–200 m². SDG6000 requires about 180–250 m². The factory height should be greater than 5 m.
Do these machines need steam?
Yes. These industrial models use electric power plus steam. Steam is also used for steam defrosting. The required steam pressure is 0.5–0.7 MPa, and peak steam demand depends on the model.
What information should I send before requesting a quotation?
Please send product name, photos, moisture content, target final moisture, slice thickness, expected daily wet material capacity, steam availability, voltage, factory space, project location and installation schedule. These details help confirm the right industrial freeze dryer model.
Can these machines be remotely controlled?
Yes. The system supports touchscreen computer-based HMI, PC remote control, mobile remote control and monitoring, and real-time condenser temperature and pressure monitoring with records.
Is SDG1600 a commercial or industrial freeze dryer?
SDG1600 is positioned as an entry-level industrial freeze dryer. It overlaps with the upper commercial range, but it is better suited for buyers who need 1.2–2 tons / 24h capacity with steam-supported factory planning, larger site preparation, and industrial installation requirements. If the project only needs electric-powered commercial batch production under 1.36 tons / 24h, review the commercial freeze dryer page first.