Fermentation and Downstream Processing Equipment at ISU Center for Crops Utilization Research
At CCUR, we have a comprehensive list of equipment helping our customers to evaluate the fermentation process development and scaling up, from cryovial stocks/plate colonies culture to thousand liters scale, from initial cell-liquid separation to preparing finished formulated products up to tens of kilograms. We pack and ship products professionally and expeditiously to make sure the customers receive high quality products in a timely manner.
Bench-Top Fermentors
Eppendorf Bioflo 310 Fermentors (2-L; 10-L) (8x)
Manufacturer: Eppendorf
Make/Model: Bioflo 310
Capacity: 2-liter, 10-liter, working volume
Bsinss Biotech-7JG Fermentors (5-L) (4x)
Manufacturer: Baoxing Cells Pharmaceutical Engineering Co Ltd
Make/Model: Biotech-7JG
Capacity: 5-liter working volume
Small-Scale Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) Fermentors
Eppendorf Bioflo 415 Fermentors (15-L) (2x)
Manufacturer: Eppendorf
Make/Model: Bioflo 415
Capacity: 15-liter, maximum working volume
Eppendorf Bioflo 510 Fermenter (30L)
Manufacturer: Eppendorf
Make/Model: Bioflo 510
Capacity: 30-liter, maximum working volume
Welkin Parallel Fermentors (40-L) (2x)
Manufacturer: Welkin Industry System Engineering Co Ltd
Make/Model: Customer made
Capacity: 40-liter, maximum working volume
Pilot-Scale Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) Fermentors
Pilot-Scale Fermentor (500-L)
Manufacturer: Applikon
Make/Model: VE320100
Capacity: 500-liter, maximum working volume
Pilot-Scale Fermentor (1,000-L)
Manufacturer: Applikon
Make/Model: VE320100
Capacity: 1,000-liter, maximum working volume
Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) Feeding Tanks
Feeding Tank (75-L)
Capacity: 75-Liter, maximum working volume
Feeding Tank (125-L)
Capacity: 125-liter, maximum working volume
Feeding Tank (250-L)
Capacity: 250-liter, maximum working volume
Feeding Tank (400-L)
Capacity: 400-liter, maximum working volume
Centrifuges
Horizontal Decanter
Manufacturer: Centrisys
Make/Model: CS10-4
Capacity: 0.5 – 10 L/min
Disc-Stack Clarifier (Alfa-Laval PTX 205)
Manufacturer: ALFA-LAVAL
Make/Model: BTPX 205
Capacity: 0.5 – 6 L/min
Disc-Stack Clarifier (Alfa-Laval CLARA 200)
Manufacturer: ALFA-LAVAL
Make/Model: CLARA 200
Capacity: 20 – 60 L/min
Vertical Tubular Bowl Centrifuges (Sharple) (2X)
Manufacturer: Sharple
Make/Model: AS 26 SP
Capacity: 0.5 – 4 L/min
Cell Lysis System
Ultra-high Pressure Homogenizer (Avestin-EmulsiFlex-D20)
Manufacturer: Avestin
Make/Model: EmulsiFlex-D20
Capacity: 20 L/hr; Mininal volume: 50 ml
Ultra-high Pressure Homogenizer (Ariete-NS 2006)
Manufacturer: Ariete
Make/Model: NS 2006
Capacity: 120 L/hr
Evaporation System
Pilot-Scale Rotary Evaporator
Manufacturer: West Tune
Make/Model: WTRE-20
Capacity: 20-liter
Fall Film Evaporator
Manufacturer: Vendome Copper & Brass Work
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 20-40 L/hr
Membrane Separation (MF, UF, NF and RO) Systems
Small-Scale Spiral Wound Membrane System
Manufacturer: Customer built
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 0.5-liter holding volume
Pilot-Scale Spiral Wound Membrane System
Manufacturer: Membrane Process & Controls
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 30- 50 liter holding volume
Chromatography Purification System
Pilot-scale Chromatography Column
Manufacturer: Cytiva
Make/Model: BPG
Capacity: up to 30-liter
Pasteurization System
HTST/UHT Pasteurizer (Micro Thermics-Model 25HV Hybrid)
Manufacturer: Micro Thermics
Make/Model: Lab 25 EHV Hybrid
Capacity: 2-L/min, up tp 136oC
HTST/UHT Pasteurizer (EP2S)
Manufacturer: Micro Thermics
Make/Model: EP 2S
Capacity: 2-L/min, up tp 136oC
Spray Dryers
Mini Spray Dryer
Manufacturer: Buchi
Make/Model: B290
Capacity: 1-L/hr
Pilot-scale Spray Dryer with Cyclone Dust Collector
Manufacturer: APV
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 10- 20 L/hr
Pilot-scale Spray Dryer with Baghouse Dust Collector (Niro)
Manufacturer: Niro
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 10- 20 L/hr
Pilot-scale Spray Dryer with Baghouse Dust Collector (Spx)
Manufacturer: Spx
Make/Model: Customer built
Capacity: 3-5 L/hr
Vacuum Dryer
Pilot-scale Vacuum Dryer
Manufacturer: Binder
Capacity: 4-tray (up to 8 liters per batch)
Freeze Dryers
Bench-scale Freeze Dryer
Manufacturer: Labconco
Make/Model: FreeZone
Capacity: up to 1-liter per batch
Pilot-scale Freeze Dryer
Manufacturer: Virtis
Make/Model: Ultra 35-SL
Capacity: 8-tray (up to 15-liter per batch)
Supercritical CO2 Extractor
Supercritical CO2 Extractor
Manufacturer: IES
Make/Model: customer built
Capacity: 2 x 10-Liter extraction chamber
Packing Machine
Koch Vacuum, Modified Atmosphere Sealer
Manufacturer: Koch
Make/Model: X180
Capacity: 1-gallon and 2-gallon Mylar bags
