Refolution of the blood plasma freezer

Blood plasma freezer

For demanding processes in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products in the temperature range down to -90 °C.

Introduction Blood plasma freezer

Blood plasma freezers are systems for the controlled freezing and thawing of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products.

The systems essentially consist of a refrigeration circuit, a heat transfer medium circuit and the product chamber,

in which the products are frozen or thawed in bag systems on the system's shelves.

For controlled freezing and thawing, the heat transfer medium is pumped through the control plates. The heat transfer surface is maximised by compressing the pouches between the positioning plates, enabling the fastest and most homogeneous freezing or thawing possible. To ensure that heat is continuously extracted from the product, the integrated refrigeration cooling system cools the heated heat transfer medium back down to the required temperature.

Properties

An adjustable freezing and thawing speed and full control over the entire process are at the top of the HOF freezers' performance specifications. The entire filling quantity is frozen evenly and independently of the bag size via adjustable plates 

Each product bag has the same freezing conditions at all times and the same shape at the end. This means that barcodes can be read automatically on the flat surface of a plasma bag, for example. Reliable documentation of temperature and time is a matter of course.

The freezers from HOF work with energy-saving indirect cooling and consume no energy when stationary. Fast loading and unloading is ensured by large doors. The interior of the appliance is made of stainless steel and is easy to clean.

Blood plasma freezer
Blood plasma freezer

Technical details of the blood plasma freezer

  • Refrigeration technology

    For temperatures below -40 °C, the tried-and-tested cold air chiller from Mirai Intex is used. It is characterised by high efficiency and reliability in this area. Thanks to the refrigerant air (R729), the system is environmentally friendly and there are no restrictions or regulations imposed by the EU F-Gas Regulation and REACH.

  • Maximum temperature flexibility

    Flexible adjustment of the control plate temperature down to -90 °C.

  • High freezing speed

    Each product bag has the same freezing conditions at all times and the same shape at the end. This means that barcodes can be read automatically on the flat surface of a plasma bag, for example. The reliable documentation and high freezing rates are a matter of course.

Reliable, durable, efficient and safe for people and the environment!

Technical versions of the blood plasma freezer

  • Minimal space requirement

    The entire refrigeration system is housed underneath the product room, separating the technical area from the production area.

  • Reliable service

    The blood plasma freezers from HOF are always state of the art and fulfil high safety standards. In addition to production, HOF stands for comprehensive project support. The entire project - from system planning and production at HOF through to commissioning - is comprehensively supported on site by a project team. HOF is also available for transport and installation with training and annual service and maintenance units.

  • Software with pharmaceutical documentation

    For process control, the blood plasma freezers are equipped with a visualisation system, the "HOF Freeze Viewer Professional". This system complies with FDA requirements in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 11. With this software specially developed by HOF, all process-relevant data such as batch reports and temperature curves can be printed out in the form of a process report or forwarded to a higher-level system. The respective recipes for the individual products can be created individually by the customer.

Your advantages at a glance

Future-proof
Future-proof

Air as a refrigerant is free of charge, free of regulations and safe. The systems are robust and specially designed for low temperatures.

High reliability
High reliability

Proven technology - Made in Germany. Low-wear and redundant.

Flexible
Flexible

Customised design with freely selectable temperatures in operation with high power density.

Efficient
Efficient

Speed-controlled, energy storage with reduced load peaks in the electricity and cooling water network

Safe for people and the environment
Safe for people and the environment

Natural refrigerant without high pressures.

Low maintenance & durable
Low maintenance & durable

No leak test, air-bearing compressor = no wear, no oil. High-quality system technology.

Christian Berger

CSL Behring

Christian Berger · Global Director - Process and Technology Owner for Aseptic & Sterility

Refolution supported me in the technical verification of design and dimensioning of a Natural Refrigerant Cooling System for a new Freeze Dryer system.
I was very happy with the immediate support and competence of the Refolution Team. Thanks for your help.
Oliver Fleischer

HOF Sonderanlagenbau GmbH

Oliver Fleischer · Head of Service / Head of development - refrigeration technology department

With Refolution, the future of sustainability succeeds, coupled with efficiency and foresight.
The professional for the future.

Technical details & options

Technical information

Options

  • - Number of shelves: 6+1

    - Positioning plate dimensions: 1600 x 800 x 17.5 mm

    -  Spacing between actuator plates: 80 mm

    - Temperature homogeneity: +/- 1 K at (+30 °C / -15 °C) +/- 2 K at (-60 °C)

    - Control range of actuator plate temperature: -80 °C - +40 °C

    - Minimum actuator plate temperature: -80 °C

    - Maximum actuator plate temperature: +40 °C

    - Actuator plate cooling (without product): +20 °C to -60 °C < 120 min

    - Actuating plate heating (without product): +1 K/min

    - Integrated cooling system: with R729

    - FTU installation dimensions: approx. 4200 x 1400 x 2500 mm

    - FTU transport dimensions: approx. 2600 x 1400 x 2200 mm

    - FTU weight: approx. 4000 kg

  • More options to follow...

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