CryoDry 7-Shelf Heated Stack – High-Surface Area Freeze Drying for Small-Volume Samples

Maximise drying surface and minimise cycle time with this 7-shelf heated stack – engineered for high-throughput freeze-drying of small-format samples using compact 15 mm trays.

This configuration is ideal when product surface area is the limiting factor, not volume. With seven fixed heated shelves spaced just 28 mm apart, this stack provides unrivalled density for drying small samples quickly and consistently.

Key Features:

• Seven Heated Shelves: 465 × 210 mm fixed stainless steel shelves provide expansive surface area in a compact vertical format.
• Optimised for Small Samples: 28 mm inter-shelf clearance is perfect for low-profile trays, thin-layer drying and high-throughput parallel processing.
• Tray Compatible: Designed for use with AT15 trays (15 mm height) – maximising effective drying surface area per run.
• High Surface-to-Volume Ratio: Ideal for applications where speed and uniformity are driven by exposed product area rather than container depth.
• Not Suitable for Tall Vessels: Shelf spacing limits use of tubes or vials – best used for open trays and flat samples.

Technical Highlights:

• Number of Shelves: 7
• Shelf Size: 465 × 210 mm
• Inter-Shelf Distance: 28 mm
• Material: Stainless steel heated shelves (no trays included)
• Compatible Trays: AT15, 15 mm high
• Compatibility: CryoDry CD8 freeze dryers

Applications:

Perfect for small-format, surface-critical drying workflows:

• Thin-layer sample freeze drying
• Microplate and shallow tray protocols
• Diagnostics and formulation screens
• R&D workflows prioritising speed and surface exposure

The 7-shelf heated stack is a productivity powerhouse – ideal when drying surface matters more than container depth. Precision heating and tight spacing make it a top choice for labs focused on speed, scale and uniformity.