Cryometrix PF-90 Blast Plate Freezer
Advanced Blast + Plate Freezing in One High-Performance System
The Cryometrix PF-90 Blast Plate Freezer is a next-generation ultra-low temperature freezer that combines the speed of LN2 blast freezing with the precision of plate freezing technology. Designed for biopharmaceutical companies, blood banks, and research laboratories, the PF-90 delivers unmatched consistency and efficiency in a single system.
For years, facilities were forced to choose between blast freezers and plate freezers. With the PF-90, that tradeoff is eliminated. You can now perform both freezing methods within one unit, optimizing your workflow while reducing equipment costs and operational complexity.
What Is a Blast Plate Freezer?
A blast plate freezer integrates two distinct freezing technologies into one system:
- Blast Freezing: Uses high-velocity, ultra-cold air to rapidly reduce product temperature
- Plate Freezing: Uses direct contact plates to remove heat through conduction
Each method has unique advantages. Blast freezing is highly versatile and ideal for mixed loads, while plate freezing provides uniformity for bagged products needing to be frozen in a flat manner. The PF-90 allows operators to select the best method for each application, delivering both flexibility and performance without compromise.
PF-90 Blast Plate Freezer
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What Makes Plate Freezing Different?
Plate freezing is a conductive freezing method where products are placed between cold plates. These plates apply direct contact cooling, enabling conductive heat removal compared to air blast freezers systems alone. This enables a flat uniformly frozen bag upon freezing completion.
This method is especially valuable when working with temperature-sensitive materials that require consistent freezing profiles and a reduction in cryoconcentration within a container.
Benefits of Plate Freezing
- Faster Heat Transfer: Direct contact eliminates air gaps, accelerating freezing
- Improved Uniformity: Ensures consistent temperature across bag thickness
- Reduced Ice Crystal Formation: Helps preserve integrity and product quality
- Repeatable Results: Ideal for regulated environments requiring process consistency
Because of these advantages, plate freezing has become a necessary method for many biologics and blood product applications.
When Should You Use Plate Freezing?
Plate freezing is best suited for:
- Products stored in bags
- Biologics requiring strict temperature control
- Applications where product thickness and shape are consistent
- Processes that demand reproducibility and validation
In these scenarios, plate freezing helps maintain product integrity while delivering consistent, high-quality results.
When Is Air Blast Freezing Only the Better Option?
Blast freezing remains essential for many applications, particularly when flexibility and speed are required.
Ideal Use Cases for Blast Freezing
- Irregularly shaped containers, bottles, or vials
- Mixed product loads
Blast freezing provides the versatility needed for dynamic workflows, making it an important complement to plate freezing.
One System
Total Flexibility
Before the PF-90, facilities often needed to invest in separate systems:
- A blast freezer for general use
- A plate freezer for specialized applications
Multiple units means higher capital costs, increased maintenance, and more floor space requirements.
The PF-90 eliminates these challenges by combining both technologies into a single platform. With one system, you can:
- Adapt to different products and processes
- Reduce equipment redundancy
- Simplify training and operations
- Maximize available lab space
Powered by Cryometrix LN2 Technology
At the core of the PF-90 is Cryometrix’s patented liquid nitrogen cooling system, the same proven technology behind its high-performance freezing systems.
Unlike traditional mechanical freezers, LN2 systems do not rely on compressors or refrigerants. Instead, they use pressurized liquid nitrogen to achieve rapid and efficient cooling.
Advantages of LN2-Based Freezing
- Ultra-Fast Pull-Down: Reach ultra-low temperatures in minutes
- No Compressors: Eliminates common mechanical failure points
- No Refrigerant circulation in plates: Refrigerants or heat transfer fluid do not flow through plates. Contact and conduction heat transfer still possible due to cassette inserts.
- Low Maintenance: Fewer moving parts mean fewer service interruptions
- Energy Efficiency: Lower electrical demand compared to compressor systems
- Minimal Heat Output: Reduces strain on HVAC and other utility systems
This approach not only improves performance but also lowers long-term operating costs.
Consistent and Reliable Performance
Maintaining precise temperature control is critical in regulated environments. The PF-90 delivers:
- Tight temperature uniformity across all products
- Rapid recovery after door openings
- Stable operation even during high-throughput cycles
These capabilities help ensure compliance, protect valuable materials, and support consistent outcomes across every batch.
Built for Critical Applications
The PF-90 is specifically designed for industries where freezing performance directly impacts product quality and integrity.
Ideal Industries
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Blood banking and transfusion centers
- Cell and gene therapy facilities
- Research laboratories
In these environments, even small variations in freezing conditions can have significant consequences. The PF-90 provides the control and reliability needed to minimize risk.
PF-90 Capacity and Configuration
The PF-90 is optimized for freezing bagged materials commonly used in pharmaceutical and other vaccine/medication production environments.
Standard Specifications
- Bag Type: Sartorius Celsius FFTp 12 L bags or equivalent
- Fill Volume: 10 liters per bag
- Total Capacity: Up to 7 bags per freeze cycle
- Customization: Additional container configurations available
Custom configurations are available to support different bag types and operational requirements, ensuring the system can be tailored to your workflow.
Streamline Your Workflow
By combining blast and plate freezing into one system, the PF-90 simplifies operations and improves overall efficiency.
Operational Benefits
- Eliminate the need for multiple machines
- Reduce manual handling and transfers
- Improve throughput and cycle times
- Simplify validation and documentation processes
This streamlined approach allows teams to focus on productivity while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Reduce Maintenance and Downtime
Traditional mechanical freezers require ongoing maintenance due to their reliance on compressors, refrigerants, and complex components.
The PF-90’s LN2 design removes many of these issues, resulting in:
- Fewer breakdowns
- Lower service costs
- Reduced downtime
- Increased system reliability
For facilities operating 24/7, this reliability is essential to maintaining continuous operations.
Scalable for Growing Operations
As your facility grows, your freezing capacity needs will increase. The PF-90 is designed with scalability in mind.
Because it does not rely on large compressor systems, or circulation of refrigerants you can:
- Add additional units without major infrastructure changes
- Avoid overloading electrical systems
- Expand capacity quickly and efficiently
This makes the PF-90 a future-ready solution for growing organizations.
Improve Product Quality and Consistency
The combination of blast and plate freezing enables better control over the freezing process, which directly impacts product quality
Outcomes
- Reduced variability between batches
- Improved preservation of biological materials
- Enhanced consistency for regulated processes
For applications like cell therapy or plasma storage, these improvements can be critical to achieving desired outcomes.
The Future of Freezing Technology
The Cryometrix PF-90 represents a major advancement in ultra-low temperature freezing. By combining two essential technologies into one system, it provides a level of flexibility and performance that was previously unavailable.
Whether you need the speed of blast freezing, the precision of plate freezing, or both, the PF-90 delivers a complete solution.