LyoQuest – benchtop freeze dryer
Telstar LyoQuest – freeze dryer for development and small-batch applications
The Telstar LyoQuest is a compact, high-performance laboratory freeze dryer designed for pharmaceutical development, biotechnology and research applications, as well as precise small-batch lyophilisation. It brings the control principles of larger industrial systems to a space-saving benchtop format, making it an ideal solution for R&D and pilot laboratories.
Precise temperature and vacuum control, a PLC-controlled touchscreen interface and stable operation enable reproducible drying cycles.
Features:
- Excellent thermal and vacuum stability for reliable lyophilisation
- PLC + colour touchscreen with intuitive operation
- Multiple operating modes: automatic, semi-automatic and manual
- Stainless-steel chamber with hygienic design
- Wide range of chamber, shelf and manifold configurations
- Data logging and user access levels
Typical applications:
- Pharmaceutical development and biotechnology samples
- Lyophilisation of proteins, solutions and buffers
- Basic research, formulation development and pilot studies
Telstar LyoQuest Arctic – ultra-low-temperature, high-performance version
The LyoQuest Arctic is an enhanced version of the LyoQuest, featuring an extremely low condenser temperature (down to −83 °C) and increased ice capacity. It is designed for samples requiring a colder and more stable condensation environment than standard laboratory freeze dryers can provide.
The system uses environmentally friendly natural refrigerants (R-170, R-290), ensuring long-term compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations while providing continuous high-performance operation
Benefits – Arctic version:
- −83 °C condenser temperature for samples with high water content
- Greater ice-trap capacity
- High vacuum stability with advanced sensors
- Optimised refrigeration circuit for continuous operation
- Compact design for laboratory benchtops
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Available models:
- LyoQuest −55 – for development and general R&D applications
- LyoQuest −85 – for applications requiring deeper condensation
- LyoQuest Arctic −85 – extremely low temperature, sustainable refrigeration technology
The Telstar LyoQuest and LyoQuest Arctic freeze dryers are ideal choices for research laboratories, pharmaceutical development and biotechnology facilities.
Telstar LyoQuest and LyoQuest Arctic:
| Feature Model | LQ-55 | LQ-85 | LQ Arctic-85 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice condenser (ICE CONDENSER) | |||
| Surface area | 0.25 m² | ||
| Minimum temperature | –53 °C ± 3 °C | –83 °C ± 3 °C | |
| Capacity | 8 kg (4 kg/24 h) | 8 kg (6 kg/24 h) | |
| Material | AISI 316L stainless steel | ||
| Refrigeration system (REFRIGERATION UNIT) | |||
| Number of compressors | 1 | 2 | |
| System type | Single-stage | Single-stage | |
| Cooling capacity (at 35 °C ambient temperature) | 495 W | 800 W | |
| Refrigerant (CFC-free) | R-507 | R-507 / R-23 | R-290 / R-170 |
| Cooling method | Airflow | ||
| General information | |||
| Operating vacuum (empty chamber) | <5 × 10⁻² mbar | <3 × 10⁻² mbar | |
| Condenser temperature | –55 °C | –85 °C | |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 480 × 425 × 575 mm | 480 x 506 x 575 mm | |
| Weight | 65 kg | 70 kg | 71 kg |
