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Used freeze dryers – industrial drying equipment for sale

Buy used, surplus & second-hand freeze dryers from IPP – ready to ship

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When you need to preserve product integrity during drying, freeze dryers provide an ideal solution. For more than 47 years, IPP has been a trusted supplier of used and surplus process equipment. With 20 complete plant sites and a massive inventory of 15,000+ pieces of process equipment, IPP offers freeze dryers ready to ship, helping companies avoid costly lead times.

Freeze dryers, also known as lyophilizers, are essential for removing moisture from heat-sensitive materials without damaging their structure. This is achieved by freezing the material and then placing it under vacuum, allowing moisture to sublimate directly from ice to vapor without passing through a liquid phase. The gentle nature of freeze drying makes it indispensable in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, specialty chemicals, and food processing.

Freeze dryers are particularly well-suited for:

Common materials of construction

Because freeze dryers serve highly regulated and specialized industries, they are typically constructed from:

Key features of freeze dryers

Learn more about freeze drying technology in this technical guide from American Pharmaceutical Review.

Find your freeze dryer at IPP

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP today to find the right freeze dryer for your application. With thousands of pieces of equipment in stock, IMS and IPP offer fast delivery and lower costs than buying new.

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Featured Freeze Dryers

8.9 m² (96 ft²) Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Freeze

Stainless Steel 316 Dryer-Freeze

Type: Dryer-Freeze

Manufacturer: Hull

Model: 653FXRS

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Shelf Area - Drying Surface: 8.9 m² (96 ft²)

Number of Shelves: 8

316SS construction w/max of 4 1/2" shelf spacing Shelves have a hydraulic mechanism to compress for setting stoppers in vials. -55 to +75 deg C temp range. Shelves rated 15 KW heat each. Dryer chamber is heresite coated, 61" wide x 55" deep x 43 1/2" high, 85 cu ft volume. Hinged front door w/handwheel closure and (2) sight glasses. Unit has integral plate condenser, rated 15 psi @ 350 deg F, 53 sq ft surface area. Mtd on skid w/dryer is Vickers hydraulic control pump and (2) Duo-Seal oil seal vac pumps, 3 HP. All motors are 3/60/230/460 volt TEFC. W/dryer is separate refrigeration skid w/5 HP shelf compressor, mfd by Dunham Bush, hermetic, reciprocating design, Mdl 100-PHCELF-BJ, R-502. And 30 HP condenser compressor, mfd by Dunham Bush, open reciprocating type, direct driven by 30 HP, 3/60/230/460 volt TEFC motor. Compressor Mdl MD311DLFN2, SN 88E410157D. R502 refrigerant.

Shelf Temperature Range: -55° C to 75° C. Gallon Volume: 2,408 L (636 gallons). Refrigerant Type: R-502. Stoppering: Yes.

63.2 m² (680 ft²) Dryer-Freeze

Dryer-Freeze

Type: Dryer-Freeze

Manufacturer: Hull

Model: 680-FXS-800

Condition: Used

Shelf Area - Drying Surface: 63.2 m² (680 ft²)

Number of Shelves: 34

lyophilizer. System has (2) heresite lined chambers, each 340 sq ft w/(17) 60" x 48" shelves, 3-11/16" clearance between shelves. Both chambers are rated 15 psi/full vac @ 350 deg F. 375" thick shell, 2.125" thick door. Hinged front door w/(3) glass ports. Refrigeration and heating system data: shelf temp range -55 deg C to 75 deg C. Shelf heating is 40 KW per TCE system (Trichloroethylene). (1) condenser for both chambers, 405 sq ft, 800 liter holding capacity, SS condensing plates. Shelf refrigeration system has (2) 7.5 HP compressors. Condenser refrigeration skid has (4) 30 HP reciprocating compressors. Vac system includes (2) 7 1/2 HP Stokes oil seal vac pumps, pump down time to 100 microns is 15 minutes. All electricals are 3/60/460 volt, 385 amps.

Shelf Temperature Range: -55° C to 75° C. Stoppering: Yes.

1.57 m² (16.9 ft²) Unused Stainless Steel 304 Dryer-Freeze

Unused Stainless Steel 304 Dryer-Freeze

Type: Dryer-Freeze

Manufacturer: Hochvakuum Technik Dresden (Germany)

Model: TG16.10

Condition: Unused

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Shelf Area - Drying Surface: 1.57 m² (16.9 ft²)

Number of Shelves: 5

lyophilizer vacuum shelf freeze dryer Registration #036 Design pressure 10 bar from -40 degrees C to +80 degrees C Refrigeration capacity 4600 W @ -50 degrees C 2-stage vacuum pump rated 30 cbm/hr @ 760 torr (5) 550mm wide x 740mm deep x 35mm thick shelves, 124mm spacing, Unitized on common base

Shelf Temperature Range: -40° C to 80° C. Refrigerant Type: R-22.

Dryer-Freeze FAQ
Have questions about Freeze Dryers or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Freeze drying works best for pharmaceuticals, biologics, specialty chemicals, and food products where structural integrity, potency, or shelf life is critical.
Freeze drying is gentler and ideal for heat-sensitive materials, while spray drying works faster for large-scale liquid feeds.
Regular maintenance includes inspecting vacuum pumps, refrigeration systems, and chamber seals to ensure reliable operation.