Nestlé R&D Center Freeze Dryer

The following are the current details that the Society has concerning this freeze dryer

Description:               Stokes Batch Freeze Dryer (F-unit)

Property Tag: W1330         Serial Number: P6853        Date Issued: January 1963

Initial Cost:                $30,526.00 (US Dollars)

Present Condition:     Good

Dimensions:                Chamber (Photo):                       53 inches (136 cm) wide
                                                                                         51 inches (130 cm) high
                                                                                         47 inches (119 cm) deep

                                     External Condenser (Photo):     36 inches (91 cm) diameter

Gross Weight:            Not given.

Requires Utilities:      Steam, water, Freon (R22) and Electric.

Electrical (Voltage, phase and hertz)   440 AC, 3 phase, 60 hertz.

Air Pressure                20 psi (1.4 kilograms/cm2 )

Steam Pressure          20 psi (1.4 kilograms/cm2 )

Additional Comments: The composition of both the Chamber and the Condenser is black iron. The refrigeration plates in the Condenser Chamber are aluminum. There are 9 heated shelves in the dryer which are heated by circulated Thermal Oil

Skid #1   3.5 ft x 4 ft (1.1 meter x 1.2 meter) - of valves, bolts and gauges (pressure and compound)

Skid #2   3.5 ft x 4 ft (1.1 meter x 1.2 meter) - of circulating pump and heat exchange

IMPORTANT: The bidder is advised of the following:

1.     You are bidding on the equipment "as is" and the Society is not to be help responsible for the condition of the equipment.

2.     The freeze dryer is NOT equipped with a refrigeration system for cooling the shelves nor of the condenser.

The freeze dryer is NOT equipped with a vacuum pumping system.

This equipment would be ideal for the manufacturing of food products and would be suitable for a company just starting out and can install the necessary refrigeration and vacuum pumping system. Should you need additional information concerning this equipment before you can place your bid, please contact the Chairperson of the Donations Committee Dr. Dina Patel by e-mail.

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