Buyer's Guide
Holland Green Science: Complete Guide
How Do I Build a Holland Green Science Freeze-Drying Setup?
Every Holland Green Science product here belongs to one system. The Xiros Mikro Lyophilizer is the main unit; the rest decide how it runs: a vacuum pump, a shelf stack sized to the material, and trays cut to match. Pick the shelf layout first, because it fixes the tray height, then pick the pump based on how much maintenance the room can absorb.
The Xiros Mikro is a benchtop unit, 770 x 748 x 507 mm and 87 kg, with a 5-inch touchscreen for programmable cycles and a USB port for data logging and firmware updates. It plugs into a standard 110V circuit at 8.5A and is rated for 24/7 operation, so back-to-back batches are part of the design rather than a strain on it.
Which Shelf Configuration Fits My Material?
Shelf count trades vertical clearance for tray area. Thin layers such as extracts suit the 9-shelf stack, while bulkier pieces need the taller gaps of the 5-shelf stack.
The Xiros Mikro ships with nine stainless trays. Switching to another layout means adding the Xiros Mikro Shelving Units plus a matching set of Xiros Mikro Trays (sold separately; one stack cannot mix tray heights).
What Should I Look for in the Pump?
- Vacuum depth: The oil-sealed, dual-stage Aether Premier reaches 0.003 mbar and moves 142 L/min (5.0 CFM). The dry scroll Anemos reaches 0.008 mbar at 12 m³/h.
- Maintenance: The Aether Premier holds 330 ml of oil to change when it turns cloudy. The Anemos has no oil to change or dispose of.
- Room fit: The Aether Premier weighs 9 kg. The Anemos weighs 28 kg, draws 400 W and runs at 54 dB, quiet enough for overnight cycles in a shared lab.
To see how this lab unit compares with a home freeze dryer, read Xiros Mikro vs. Harvest Right. Other lab units sit among the pharmaceutical grade freeze dryers, and other pump options among the vacuum pumps for freeze dryers.
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