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History of Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers
Ultra low temperature (ULT) freezers are vital to laboratory operations and storage spanning a range of industries, including health care and pharm...
History of Lyophilizers and Freeze Dryers
Before finding your lab, lyophilizers and freeze dryers underwent a long history of development to offer the capabilities they have today.
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Tutorial: How to Find the Vacuum Leak in Your Freeze Dryer Manifold Valve
Having issues with your freeze dryer? Our troubleshooting guide may be a help!
Finding a pinhole leak in one of your manifold valves is a seriou...
Tutorial: How to Change the Oil in Your Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump
Oil changes are a vital part of maintaining your freeze drying setup. If you're new to lyophilization, here's a guide to get you started with repl...
FAQ: Buying a Used Freeze Dryer
Should I use a flask or tray freeze dryer?
Generally, the type of samples you intend to freeze dry will determine which type of lyophilizer you sh...
What is a Freeze Dryer?
What Is a Lyophilizer?
A freeze dryer, or lyophilizer, is used to preserve samples by removing moisture from them via sublimation, which is a direc...
Troubleshooting Your Freeze Dryer & Vacuum Pump
Compared to other machines typically found in laboratories, freeze dryers are rather simple. However, troubleshooting them can be time-consuming ...
5 Tips to Maximize Your Freeze Dryer's Lifespan
Chances are if you're a regular user of freeze dryers, you're already familiar with the baseline maintenance procedures. Nevertheless, you may be ...