{"product_id":"blue-alpine-xl-commercial-freeze-dryer","title":"Blue Alpine XL Commercial Freeze Dryer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCommercial-Scale Freeze Drying, Up to 40 lbs. Per Batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove from home-size batches to real production with the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Alpine XL Commercial Freeze Dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ten 13\" × 18\" stainless steel trays, a temperature sensor on every shelf, and saved recipes let small food businesses and farms process \u003cstrong\u003eabout 40 lbs. of fresh food in a 24-hour cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than twice the size of Blue Alpine's Large freeze dryers, the XL Commercial is built for producers who run batch after batch. It comes with a commercial vacuum pump and is available in seven colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Batch Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40 lbs. of fresh food, or 5 gallons of liquid, per 24-hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen Stainless Steel Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes ten 13\" × 18\" trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Sensor on Every Shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e All ten shelves have their own temperature sensor for even results on full and partial batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaved Recipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save customizable recipes for repeatable results across different products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Cycles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control cycle settings, including pressure, to shorten drying times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Refrigeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice the refrigeration capacity of comparably sized machines, according to Blue Alpine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster Defrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heating elements in the chamber walls speed up defrosting between batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air Valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a sterile air inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Gas Inlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flush the chamber with nitrogen to help preserve food longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Vacuum Pump Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial oil vacuum pump comes standard, with a dry screw pump upgrade available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky Blue, Midnight Black, Blazing Orange, Alps White, Forest Green, Orchid Lavender, and Tropical Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240V Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a 30-amp breaker and an L6-30 outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Blue Alpine XL Commercial Freeze Dryer includes the equipment and starter supplies you need to begin production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Blue Alpine XL Commercial Freeze Dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Commercial Vacuum Pump with oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Fresh Air Valve Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Impulse Sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Stainless Steel Trays — 13\" × 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Silicone Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Mylar Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Oxygen Absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Electrical Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease confirm your electrical setup before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The XL Commercial does not run on a standard household outlet. It requires \u003cstrong\u003e240V, 60Hz power on a 30-amp breaker with an L6-30 outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn L6-30 is a 30-amp twist-lock outlet. Most homes and many shops will need an electrician to install one before the machine arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Alpine lists energy use at \u003cstrong\u003eabout 72 kWh per full load\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision on Every Shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the ten shelves has its \u003cstrong\u003eown temperature sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the machine monitors and controls every tray separately. A full 40 lb. batch dries evenly, and a partial batch runs without any special setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003cstrong\u003esave customizable recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e to run the same product the same way every time, and adjust cycle settings such as pressure to get the shortest drying time for each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Alpine designed the XL Commercial around \u003cstrong\u003e24-hour cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e and says it has twice the refrigeration capacity of comparably sized machines. Heating elements in the chamber walls speed up defrosting, so the machine is ready for the next batch sooner. Pre-freezing your food helps keep cycles short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun consistently, Blue Alpine says the XL Commercial can produce \u003cstrong\u003eup to 8,000 lbs. of freeze-dried food per year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Vacuum Pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Alpine XL Commercial is available with your choice of vacuum pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Oil Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe XL Commercial comes standard with a commercial oil vacuum pump, including oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Screw Vacuum Pump Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dry screw vacuum pump is available as an upgrade for an additional $8,112.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Service on the dry screw pump is handled directly by the pump's manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XL Commercial measures 34.25\" L × 31.9\" W × 44.75\" H and weighs about 300 lbs. without the pump. Blue Alpine calls for \u003cstrong\u003eat least 1 foot of open space on all sides\u003c\/strong\u003e and a room kept between 32°F and 90°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine runs at about 70–75 dB, so a workshop, garage, or production room suits it better than a living area. After it's moved into place, let it stand upright for 24 hours before the first run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Machine Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.25\" L × 31.9\" W × 44.75\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 300 lbs. without the pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" × 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40 lbs. of fresh food or 5 gallons of liquid per 24-hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V, 60Hz, 30-amp breaker, L6-30 outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 72 kWh per full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 70–75 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32°F to 90°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 1 foot on all sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Vacuum Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial oil vacuum pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky Blue, Midnight Black, Blazing Orange, Alps White, Forest Green, Orchid Lavender, Tropical Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Image Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Alpine product photography may show machines from different production revisions. Minor visual details, including touchscreen and hardware appearance, may vary. Product specifications and features listed on this page reflect the applicable model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOwner's Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6456\/9398\/files\/blue-alpine-xl-commercial-owners-manual.pdf?v=1791541545\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6456\/9398\/files\/blue-alpine-owners-manual.png?v=1786786345\" alt=\"Blue Alpine XL Commercial Freeze Dryer Owner's Manual\" style=\"width: 250px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual covers Blue Alpine's full freeze dryer line. Its specifications table and electrical instructions are written for the Medium and Large models, so please use the electrical requirements and specifications on this page for the XL Commercial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Growing Food Businesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're scaling up a freeze-dried product line, processing a farm's harvest, or filling larger orders, the Blue Alpine XL Commercial gives you the capacity to treat freeze drying as production instead of a side project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of ten trays, a sensor on every shelf, saved recipes, and refrigeration built for 24-hour cycles makes it especially well suited for producers who have \u003cstrong\u003eoutgrown a Large freeze dryer and need real production volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Alpine","offers":[{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Sky Blue","offer_id":67637468594486,"sku":"sku-55718892470563","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Midnight Black","offer_id":67651769958710,"sku":"sku-55718892503331","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Blazing Orange","offer_id":67651769991478,"sku":"sku-55718892536099","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Alps White","offer_id":67651770024246,"sku":"sku-55718892568867","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Forest Green","offer_id":67651770057014,"sku":"sku-55718892601635","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Orchid Lavender","offer_id":67651770089782,"sku":"sku-55718892634403","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Freeze Dryer and Vacuum Pump \/ Tropical Teal","offer_id":67651770122550,"sku":"sku-55718892667171","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Midnight Black","offer_id":67651770188086,"sku":"sku-55718892732707","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Blazing Orange","offer_id":67651770220854,"sku":"sku-55718892765475","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Alps White","offer_id":67651770253622,"sku":"sku-55718892798243","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Forest Green","offer_id":67651770286390,"sku":"sku-55718892831011","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Orchid Lavender","offer_id":67651770319158,"sku":"sku-55718892863779","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgraded +$8112.00 USD Dry Screw Vacuum Pump \/ Tropical Teal","offer_id":67651770351926,"sku":"sku-55718892896547","price":21607.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6456\/9398\/files\/blue-alpine-xl-commercial-sky-blue.jpg?v=1791540569","url":"https:\/\/fourleafcoop.com\/products\/blue-alpine-xl-commercial-freeze-dryer","provider":"Four Leaf Coop Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}