Why you need a 11 kgs pilot plant?
If you're exploring freeze-drying—whether for food preservation, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or research—starting with a 11 kgs pilot plant is the smartest way to begin. Here’s why:
1. Affordable Entry Point
Large industrial freeze dryers require a major investment, but 11 kgs pilot plant lets you test the technology without a huge upfront cost.
Perfect for hobbyists, startups, and small businesses who want to validate their needs before scaling up.
2. Perfect for Research & Development
Test different materials (coffee, herbs, vaccines, or even pet food) in 11kgs freeze drying equipment to optimize drying times and quality.
Avoid wasting expensive ingredients by fine-tuning your process before moving to large-scale production.
3. Space-Efficient & Easy to Use
Fits comfortably in home kitchens, labs, or small workshops—no need for a dedicated facility.
11kgs freeze drying equipment is plug-and-play, requiring minimal setup compared to industrial machines.
4. Faster Processing for Quick Results
11 kgs pilot plant much faster than large commercial units, allowing for rapid experimentation.
Ideal for product development, whether you're crafting gourmet snacks, supplements, or lab samples.
5. Lower Risk Before Scaling Up
What if freeze-drying isn't right for your product? 11 kgs pilot plant lets you test feasibility before committing to expensive equipment.
If you do expand later, you'll already have hands-on experience to optimize larger production.
Which freeze-dried foods are feasible to make in11kgs freeze drying equipment
-Ready-to-Consume Products: FD Instant Coffee, FD Instant Tea, FD Instant Soups
-Ingredients for Cooking: FD Vegetables, FD Herbs, FD Meats, FD Seafoods
-Snacks & Convenience Foods: FD Fruits, FD Instant Fruit Powder
-Dairy & Protein Supplements: FD Milk Products, FD Egg Products
-Specialty Additives: FD Culture Products (e.g., probiotics)
The technical data of Model A series- 11 kgs pilot plant
| Model No. | A1.0 |
| Nominal total loading areas(㎡) | 1 |
| Loading capacity of raw material(kg/batch) | 11 |
| Manner of heating | Radiant heating from two sides of the heating plate |
| Heating temperature ranges(℃) | From room temperature to 120 |
| Nominal min. working pressure(Pa) | 13 |
| Max.capacity of vapor condenser(Kg/h) | 10 |
| Evacuation time to reach within 133Pa(min.) | 15 |
| Total power consumption of the whole systems(kw) | 8 |
Company profile
Dalian Iceberg Freeze Drying Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of 11 kgs pilot plant and individual quick freezing (IQF) equipment, integrating R&D, production, and engineering services. Our technology, optimized with global expertise, delivers high efficiency, low operational costs, and rapid project execution—trusted by clients across China and internationally, including to Europe, Central America, Southeast Asia
"Quality Driven, Integrity Rooted." We partner with industries worldwide to pioneer sustainable freezing solutions.

Delivery for 11kgs freeze drying equipment

FAq
Why freeze dry?
Retains nutrients: Freeze-dried food retains up to 97% of its nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Long shelf life: Freeze-drying removes the potential for bacterial growth, so freeze-dried food can last for years.
Maintains flavor and texture: Freeze-drying preserves the original shape, flavor, and texture of food.
Sustainable: Freeze-drying reduces food waste and transportation and storage costs.
Retains nutrients: Freeze-dried food retains up to 97% of its nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Long shelf life: Freeze-drying removes the potential for bacterial growth, so freeze-dried food can last for years. Maintains flavor and texture: Freeze-drying preserves the original shape, flavor, and texture of food. Sustainable: Freeze-drying reduces food waste and transportation and storage costs.
Freeze drying works by first freezing a substance, then lowering the pressure around it to a vacuum, which allows the frozen water to directly transition from a solid (ice) to a gas (water vapor) through a process called sublimation, effectively removing the water content without going through a liquid phase, thus preserving the material's structure and properties; this is often used to preserve food, pharmaceuticals, and biological samples by significantly extending their shelf life.
We Dalian Iceberg produce and supply freeze drying equipment with the below types and sizes: 1)Type: Industrial scale of freeze dryers with internal assembly of vapor trap(s) with separate condensers performing the functions of alternative vapour trapping and de-icing Sizes: A50, A75, A100, A125 and A200 2)Type: Pilot Freeze-dryers with one-time condenser Size: A5, A10, A20, A30 We can also develop other model of pilot freeze-dryers according to customer’s demands
It is 120-150 days in Europe and the United States, and 90-120 days in other regions.
Within 24 hours
The following 14 items of supplies are included in the contract price offer: 1) Drying chambers (with already integrated internal packages of the heating plates and the condensers) 2). Hot water system 3). Vacuum system with units for initial evacuation and vacuum maintaining 4). Ammonia circulation system 5). Alternative de-icing system 6). Pneumatic system 7). Cooling system (cooling tower) 8). Control centre with control panels and computer 9). Freezing tunnels 10). Rail system 11). Trolleys 12). Trays 13). Connecting pipes, pipe fittings and valves for systems 14). Cables, wires, shielded control lines, etc. for all systems We can also add other equipment according to customer's request.