WAVE at a glance: freeze dryers, prices and facts
WAVE designs and builds commercial and industrial freeze dryers (lyophilizers) — from laboratory units to complete plants — plus refrigerated and blast-freezer containers, nitrogen generators and diesel generators. Offers are issued by WAVE Trockensysteme GmbH, Stiegengasse 11, 1060 Vienna, Austria. Every figure on this page is taken from the product pages and updates whenever the website changes.
Freeze dryers
| Model | Type | Extraction Capacity | Loading Volume | Price | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FD260 | Modular Freeze Dryer | 25 Kg | 115 liters | from €21,900 | |
| FD440 | Commercial Freeze Dryer | 60 Kg | 192 liters | from €36,900 | |
| FD470 | Continuous Freeze Dryer | 4.6 kg/h | 192 liters | from €39,500 | |
| FD450 | High-Capacity Commercial Freeze Dryer | 130 Kg | 576 liters | from €44,700 | |
| FD480 | Continuous High-Capacity Freeze Dryer | 285 Kg | 576 liters | from €48,600 | |
| FD440 MAX | High-Capacity Freeze Dryer | 140 Liters | 220 liters | from €49,500 | |
| FD490 | High-Capacity Commercial Freeze Dryer | 170 kg/cycle | 30 trays | from €59,500 | |
| IC550 | Industrial Freeze Dryer | 8 kg/h | 240 Kg | from €98,500 | |
| SL770 | Freeze Drying Machine With 150 KG | 150 Kg | 530 liters | from €119,000 | |
| SL990 | Industrial Freeze Dryer With 250 KG | 250 Kg | 800 liters | from €149,000 | |
| IC570MAX | Maximum Industrial Freeze Dryer | 25 kg/h | 380 Kg | from €189,000 | |
| 20570 | Mobile Container Freeze Dryer | 100 kg/h | 2,000 Kg | from €950,000 | – |
| 40570 | Mobile Container Freeze Dryer with Kitchen | 100 kg/h | 2,000 Kg | from €1,200,000 | – |
| BIG WAVE | Industrial freeze-drying plant | 250 kg/h per BIG WIND | 1,008 trays | €989,750 |
Further products
Special-purpose machines
- WAVE Brew – Vacuum brewing & extraction kettle – from €3,900
- Hygromax – Industrial Cold Trap & Dehumidification System – from €135,000
- WAVE PE – Perfect Extraction / Pharma & Extract Freeze Dryer – on request
- WAVE101 – Entry-Level Compact Freeze Dryer – on request
- WAVE CHEF – Compact Freeze-Drying Concept for Chefs – on request
Laboratory equipment
- LAB Series – Laboratory Freeze Dryers in Three Sizes – from €4,780
- AUTO45 – 45 L Class B Vacuum Autoclave – €5,450
- AUTO80 – 80 L Class B Vacuum Autoclave – €5,959
- ULT418 – -86 °C Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer – €9,250
- ULT608 – -86 °C Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer – €10,450
Freeze-dryer accessories and add-ons
- WAVE Gate – Pressure-balanced vacuum gate valve – from €1,200
- WAVE Mule – Loading-unit transfer & cleaning trolley – from €2,450
- Power Pack – 2 × FD440 + Leybold Varodry 200 — twice the throughput – €79,700
Refrigerated and blast-freezer containers
- BIG WINTER 20 – 20 ft refrigerated container – €19,750
- BIG WINTER 40 – 40 ft High Cube refrigerated container – €23,900
- BIG WINTER BLAST 20 – 20-foot blast freezer container · Front container cargo doors – from €35,760
- BIG WINTER BLAST 40 – 40-foot blast freezer container · Front container cargo doors – from €69,000
Nitrogen generators
Diesel generators
- Generator Volvo 80 – AI-monitored with Brain · 80 kW · Volvo TAD580VE – €32,024
- Generator Volvo 95 – AI-monitored with Brain · 95 kW · Volvo TAD581VE – €34,700
- Generator Volvo 108 – AI-monitored with Brain · 108 kW · Volvo TAD582VE – €37,100
- Generator Volvo 120 – AI-monitored with Brain · 120 kW · Volvo TAD880GE – €38,570
- Generator V200 – AI-monitored with Brain · 160 kW · Volvo TAD881GE – €49,875
- Generator V250 – AI-monitored with Brain · 200 kW · Volvo TAD882GE – €62,700
- Generator V300 – AI-monitored with Brain · 242 kW · Volvo TAD1380GE – €65,075
- Generator V350 – AI-monitored with Brain · 282 kW · Volvo TAD1381GE – €68,875
- Generator V400 – AI-monitored with Brain · 320 kW · Volvo TAD1382GE – €74,100
- Generator V660 – AI-monitored with Brain · 536 kW · Volvo TWD1683GE – €124,450
- Generator 1500 – AI-monitored diesel generator with Brain · included as standard – €174,287.85
Frequently asked questions
Who is WAVE?
WAVE is a manufacturer of commercial and industrial freeze dryers based in Vienna, Austria. Offers are issued by WAVE Trockensysteme GmbH (Stiegengasse 11, 1060 Vienna, Austria) as EU importer; the website is published by WAVE INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD., Singapore. WAVE machines are in use in more than 30 countries. Contact: [email protected], phone and WhatsApp +43 699 1 5852 848.
Which freeze dryers does WAVE offer and what do they cost?
Commercial and industrial freeze dryers: FD260 from €21,900; FD440 from €36,900; FD470 from €39,500; FD450 from €44,700; FD480 from €48,600; FD440 MAX from €49,500; FD490 from €59,500; IC550 from €98,500; SL770 from €119,000; SL990 from €149,000; IC570MAX from €189,000; 20570 from €950,000; 40570 from €1,200,000. The complete BIG WAVE plant costs €989,750 net ex works as an introductory price for the first plants. Prices are as listed on the product pages; options chosen in the configurator change the final price.
Which WAVE freeze dryer fits my batch size?
Extraction capacity as listed on the product pages: FD260: 25 Kg; FD440: 60 Kg; FD470: 4.6 kg/h; FD450: 130 Kg; FD480: 285 Kg; FD440 MAX: 140 Liters; FD490: 170 kg/cycle; IC550: 8 kg/h; SL770: 150 Kg; SL990: 250 Kg; IC570MAX: 25 kg/h; 20570: 100 kg/h; 40570: 100 kg/h; BIG WAVE: 250 kg/h per BIG WIND unit. The machine guide at /en/know-how/machine-guide and the ROI calculator help with the choice.
Does WAVE offer laboratory freeze dryers?
Yes. The LAB Series (LAB100, LAB120, LAB180) starts at €4,780; WAVE also supplies ultra-low-temperature freezers and autoclaves. Laboratory equipment overall: €4,780 to €10,450.
Where are WAVE freeze dryers built?
Every WAVE machine is designed and assembled in Vienna, Austria. We ship to customers in 30+ countries worldwide.
Can I customize my freeze dryer?
Yes. Every WAVE freeze dryer is built-to-order with 178+ options covering pumps, valves, drawers, sensors, automation, warranty, and transport. Configure your machine on the product page and we quote within 24 hours.
How long does delivery take?
Standard lead times are 1 to 4 months depending on the machine and options. Express (8 weeks) and super-express (5 weeks) production slots are available at an additional cost.
Do you offer installation and after-sales support?
Yes. We offer on-site introduction in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa, and South America, plus 24/7 customer support over WhatsApp, video call, and phone. Extended warranty packs up to 3 years are available.
What applications are WAVE freeze dryers used for?
Food (fruits, vegetables, meat, meals, smoothies, ice cream, sweets, honey), pharmaceuticals and probiotics, ceramics, technical foams, and laboratory research.
Can WAVE machines be monitored remotely or controlled by AI?
Yes. The WAVE machine portal costs €49 net per month per machine (6-month minimum term, router included) and provides remote access, run statistics and an interface for your own AI. For the FD440, FD450, FD470, FD480 WAVE offers Interkey Brain AI control instead of the Siemens PLC for €390 net extra per machine, available for delivery from 27 November 2026; temperature safety stays on a separate module that the AI cannot change.
What does WAVE supply besides freeze dryers?
BIG WINTER refrigerated and blast-freezer containers (€19,750 to €69,000), WAVE N2 PSA nitrogen generators (€11,900 to €24,900), diesel generators (€32,024 to €174,287.85), plus vacuum pumps, spare parts and service contracts in the shop.
Where can I find datasheets and manuals?
Every product page links its technical datasheet (PDF, many in several languages). All datasheets, manuals, installation guides, CAD files and videos are in the media library at /en/media. A complete plain-text version of all products for AI assistants is at /llms-full.txt.
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