5- and 7-Shelf freeze dryers with the Commercial pump
The Standard chamber, fitted with the pump built for daily runs. Five trays at 1.6 in spacing for candy and general production, or seven trays at 1.2 in for herbs, greens and low-expansion candy.
From $3,360
5-Shelf $3,360, 7-Shelf $3,734, Commercial pump included. Shipping to the lower 48 states included. Also built for 220–240 V, 50 Hz.
Five shelves or seven?
Same chamber, same 14 lb of ice capacity, same pounds of fresh food per batch. The seven-tray insert spreads the load across more, thinner layers: 40% more tray area for $374, at the cost of headroom.
5-Shelf Commercial
$3,360
- Per batch
- 12–18 lb
- Tray area
- 800 sq in
- Shelf spacing
- 1.6 in
- Power
- 110 V, 15/20 A outlet
7-Shelf Commercial
$3,734
- Per batch
- 12–18 lb
- Tray area
- 1,120 sq in
- Shelf spacing
- 1.2 in
- Power
- 110 V, 15/20 A outlet
Choose the 5-Shelf for
Most candy, including gummies, taffy, caramels and marshmallows that need room to puff; general fruit, vegetable and meal production; and a mixed product line that may change.
Choose the 7-Shelf for
Herbs, leafy greens, yogurt drops and thin-sliced fruit, and low-expansion candy such as Skittles and Nerds clusters. Not for high-moisture loads beyond the 14 lb of ice, and not for candy that puffs. Already own a 5-Shelf? The 7-tray shelving unit is sold separately ($700).
Why the Commercial pump
Both pumps we offer on the Standard move 7.2 CFM, so batch times are comparable. What you buy with the Commercial pump is maintenance and service life, which is what matters once the machine runs every day.
| Commercial | Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | About every 30 batches | About every 5 batches |
| Ultimate vacuum | 3.75 micron | 15 micron |
| Oil capacity | 1,100 mL | 650 mL |
| Noise | 55 dB | 62 dB |
| Repair | Repairable in the field | Replaced, not repaired |
| Power | 400 W running, 1,000 W at start-up | 300 W running, 500 W at start-up |
| Inlet | KF25 | ½ in hose barb |
| Weight | 55 lb | 35 lb |
| Bought separately | $1,295 | $395 |
At two or three candy batches a day, the Premier would need fresh oil every couple of days; the Commercial pump goes 10 to 15 days. Choosing it with the machine costs $661 on the 5-Shelf and $635 on the 7-Shelf, against $1,295 to add the pump later.
Running a few batches a month rather than a business? The Premier-pump versions are the better buy, and they’re sold at stayfreshfreezedry.com.
- Model
- 4H11560US
- Price
- $3,360, pump included
- Fresh food per batch
- 12–18 lb
- Ice capacity
- 14 lb
- Trays
- 5 × 8 × 20 × 0.75 in
- Total tray area
- 800 sq in
- Shelf spacing
- 1.6 in
- Shelf temperature
- −50 °F to 180 °F
- Cold trap
- −40 °F
- Vacuum pump
- Commercial oil vacuum pump, 7.2 CFM
- Power, 110–120 V 60 Hz
- Dedicated 15/20 A outlet recommended
- Power, 220–240 V 50 Hz
- Dedicated 10 A outlet recommended
- Average draw while drying
- About 950 W
- Cabinet, W × D × H
- 20 × 26 × 31 in
- Weight without pump
- 165 lb
From the published specifications, checked November 12, 2026. User manual (PDF)
What it produces
Wet food. The 14 lb cold trap takes about 15 lb of strawberries or 16 lb of apples per load, and a full load runs roughly 50 to 65 hours. Running nonstop, that’s about 2.5 batches and 38 to 46 lb of fresh product a week, depending on the food.
Candy. A single layer of Skittles-size candy comes to about 80 oz finished on the 5-Shelf and 112 oz on the 7-Shelf, which suits low-expansion candy only. Candy batches run in hours, so two or three a day is realistic.
Run your own product through the business calculator.
Installing it
A dedicated 15 or 20 A outlet is recommended in North America, or a dedicated 10 A outlet for the 220 V version. The machine averages about 950 W while drying and 400 W while freezing.
The cabinet is 20 × 26 × 31 in and weighs 165 lb (170 lb with the seven-tray insert) without the pump. Air goes in on the left and out on the right, so leave 12 in clear on both sides: about 48 in of width in all. It ships on a 40 × 26 × 41 in pallet, about 265 lb with the Commercial pump, with curbside delivery booked by appointment.
In the box
- Commercial vacuum pump and vacuum hose
- Five or seven stainless steel trays, 8 × 20 in
- Oil filter and impulse sealer
- 50 mylar bags, 50 oxygen absorbers and a pack of silicone mesh
- The Stay Fresh recipe book, 125 recipes with settings, emailed as a PDF after shipping
Worth adding for production
- Standard trays ($95–$165)
- Standard tray dividers ($25)
- KF25 stainless steel vacuum hose ($95)
- Temperature probe ($25–$60)
- Commercial pump demister ($245)
Questions about the 5- and 7-Shelf
Is the 7-Shelf a good candy machine?
Only for low-expansion candy such as Skittles and Nerds clusters. Its 1.2 in shelf spacing is too tight for most candy to puff into: gummies, taffy and marshmallows reach the shelf above and stick. For a general candy line, choose the 5-Shelf, Large or Mega.
Is the Standard enough for a business?
For candy, often yes: candy runs in hours, and the 5-Shelf’s 1.6 in spacing handles most of it. For wet food it’s the smallest commercial option, at about 38 to 46 lb of fresh product a week running nonstop. Many businesses start here and add a second machine rather than replacing it.
Can I run it on a regular outlet?
A dedicated 15 or 20 A outlet is recommended, meaning nothing else heavy on the same circuit. The machine averages about 950 W while drying.
Need a written quote?
Buying two or more machines, shipping outside the US, or need a quote for a purchase order? Send the details and we’ll reply with a written quote.